Categories in Horgen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Horgen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 172 | 49 years | 4.3 |
| Health and medical | 148 | — | 4.3 |
| Real estate | 62 | — | 4.6 |
| Restaurants | 54 | — | 4.3 |
| Education | 53 | — | 4.5 |
| Electronics stores | 40 | — | 4.5 |
| Beauty salons | 37 | — | 4.6 |
| Corporate management | 36 | 31 years | 4.2 |
| Loan companies | 30 | — | 2.4 |
| Hairdressers | 30 | — | 4.7 |
| Construction of buildings | 28 | — | 2.2 |
| Wholesalers | 28 | — | 4.7 |
| Shopping other | 23 | — | 4.7 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 23 | 70 years | 4.4 |
| Car repair | 23 | — | 4.4 |
| General contractors | 21 | — | 4.5 |
| Preschools and kindergartens | 21 | — | 4.5 |
| All food and beverage | 20 | — | 4.1 |
| Technical construction services | 20 | 50 years | 5 |
| Specialized design | 17 | — | 4.9 |
| Household appliances and goods | 16 | — | 4.4 |
| Other construction | 16 | — | 3.8 |
| Electrical installation | 15 | — | 4.8 |
| Clothing stores | 15 | — | 4.3 |
| Dentists | 15 | — | 4.8 |
Horgen Facts
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Population | 14,703 |
| Male Population | 7,202 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 7,501 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +30.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.5% |
| Median Age | 42.1 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 43.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Kreis 5, Holligen, Kreis 12, Mühlebach, Alt-Wiedikon |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.25983, 8.59778 |
| Postal Codes | 8801, 8810, 8812, 8813 |
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Horgen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,311 | 11,817 | 12,617 | 14,163 | 14,703 |
| Population Density | 1,330.7 / km² | 1,390.2 / km² | 1,484.4 / km² | 1,666.2 / km² | 1,729.8 / km² |
Horgen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horgen | +25.2% | +19.9% | +12.3% |
| Canton of Zürich | +50.9% | +35.6% | +21.7% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Horgen Median Age
Median Age: 42.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horgen | 42.1 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canton of Zürich | 40.8 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Horgen Population Density
Population Density: 1,730 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horgen | 14,703 | 8.5 km² | 1,730 / km² |
| Canton of Zürich | 1.5 million | 1,728.8 km² | 851 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Horgen 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 Horgen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Horgen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Horgen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Horgen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horgen | 186,122 tn | 12.66 tn | 21,896.7 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) | 186,122 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 21,896.7 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 | 42.2 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 57.4 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 13.2 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 58.5 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 50 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 69.4 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 36.8 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 40.2 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 42.7 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 59.6 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Horgen
Horgen is a municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. is one of the larger towns along the south bank of the Lake of Zurich.
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