Categories in Greifensee
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Greifensee
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 32 | 4.2 |
Greifensee Facts
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population | 2,393 |
| Male Population | 1,172 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 1,221 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -15.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -0.2% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 39.1, Female: 42.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Wiedikon |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.36717, 8.68115 |
Map of Greifensee
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Greifensee Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,825 | 2,475 | 2,397 | 2,301 | 2,393 |
| Population Density | 1,051.2 / km² | 920.9 / km² | 891.9 / km² | 856.2 / km² | 890.4 / km² |
Greifensee Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greifensee | -18.5% | -7% | -4% |
| Canton of Zürich | +50.9% | +35.6% | +21.7% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Greifensee Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greifensee | 40.9 yrs | 42.4 yrs | 39.1 yrs |
| Canton of Zürich | 40.8 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Greifensee Population Density
Population Density: 890 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greifensee | 2,393 | 2.688 km² | 890 / km² |
| Canton of Zürich | 1.5 million | 1,728.8 km² | 851 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Greifensee Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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 Greifensee
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Greifensee
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Greifensee CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greifensee | 30,204 tn | 12.62 tn | 11,238.9 tons/km² |
| Canton of Zürich | 18,651,067 tn | 12.68 tn | 10,788.5 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,204 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,238.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 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 | 51.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 48.6 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 26.5 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 55.6 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 40.1 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 75.2 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 46.9 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 39.2 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 56.1 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 67.5 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Greifensee
Greifensee (or "Lake Greifen" meaning griffin) is a lake in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
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