Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gersau
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 17 |
| Hotels and motels | 17 |
| Corporate management | 16 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Real estate | 15 |
| Construction of buildings | 10 |
| Churches | 7 |
| Health and medical | 7 |
| Other construction | 6 |
Gersau Facts
| Area | 27.8 km² |
| Population | 2,180 |
| Male Population | 1,143 (52.4%) |
| Female Population | 1,037 (47.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +33.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.0% |
| Median Age | 44.9 years (Male: 44.3, Female: 45.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.99419, 8.52500 |
| Postal Codes | 6442 |
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Gersau Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,637 | 1,764 | 1,912 | 2,222 | 2,180 |
| Population Density | 58.9 / km² | 63.4 / km² | 68.7 / km² | 79.9 / km² | 78.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gersau Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 16.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gersau | +35.7% | +26% | +16.2% |
| Canton of Schwyz | +50.4% | +35.4% | +21.7% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gersau Median Age
Median Age: 44.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gersau | 44.9 yrs | 45.4 yrs | 44.3 yrs |
| Canton of Schwyz | 41.4 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gersau Population Density
Population Density: 78.4 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gersau | 2,180 | 27.8 km² | 78.4 / km² |
| Canton of Schwyz | 154,501 | 907.8 km² | 170 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gersau Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gersau
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gersau
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gersau CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gersau | 30,986 tn | 14.21 tn | 1,114.1 tons/km² |
| Canton of Schwyz | 2,184,426 tn | 14.14 tn | 2,406.3 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gersau CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,986 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,114.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 24 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 73.9 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 76.7 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 17 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 66.5 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 71.8 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 56.4 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 74.7 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 19.3 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 61.4 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gersau
Gersau is a municipality and district in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland, sitting on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Gersau was for many centuries an independent micro-state in permanent alliance with the Swiss Confederation.
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