Categories in Horgen

AutomotiveCar partsCar repairGas stationNew car dealersParking lots and garagesGeneral chemical wholesaleOther wholesaleTractors and farm equipmentWholesale of construction suppliesWholesale of food, beverages and tobaccoWholesale of machineryWholesalersBridal shopsClothing accessoriesClothing storesJewelers and watchesLaundryRetail of textilesShoe storesWomen's clothingAll membership organizationsChild care and day careChurchesOther membership organizationsPost officePublic administrationRecycling centersReligionRetirement homesComputer programming, web designElectronics storesArchitectsConstructionConstruction of buildingsElectrical installationHardware storeHeating installation and repairKitchen and bath cabinets and remodelOther constructionPainting and paint contractorsPlumbing installation and repairRoofing contractorTechnical construction servicesCultural educationDriving schoolsEducationEducation otherPhysical educationPreschools and kindergartensPrimary and elementary schoolsSecondary educationArt galleriesArtists and musiciansDance clubs and discothequesMuseumsMusical instrumentsPhotographySpecialized designAll food and beverageBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesEvent cateringGrocery stores and supermarketsItalian restaurantsPizzaRestaurantsWine, beer and liquor storesAnimal and pet storesBeauty aidsCarpet storeFurniture storesHousehold appliances and goodsInterior decorationsLandscapingLighting storesLocksmithsNurseries and garden suppliesPet grooming and boardingRepair otherAccountantsAtm'sBanksFinance otherFinancial servicesHolding companiesLawyers legalLegal and financialLoan companiesTrusts and fundsAcupunctureAlternative medicineAssisted livingDentistsGeneral practitionersGynecologists and obstetriciansHealth and medicalHearingHomeopathyHospitalsMedical clinicNursing homesNutritionistsOpticians and eyewearOptometristsPharmacies and drug storesPhysicians and surgeonsPhysiotherapyPsychiatrists and psychotherapistsBeauty salonsDay spaFitness centersHairdressersManicures and pedicuresMassagePersonal servicesCorporate managementEmployment agenciesGeneral cleaning servicesPublic relations and communications agenciesResearch, development and testing servicesApartmentsBook stores and newsstandsBottled water and beveragesFloristsGifts, cards and party suppliesMail order and web storesRetail not in storesRetail of toys and gamesSecond hand storesShoppingShopping otherTobacco storesBicyclesBoatsPlaygroundPublic parksPublic swimming poolsSporting goodsSports and recreationSports clubsBuses and trainsCouriers and package deliveryFreight/commercial transportHoliday homes, cabins and resortsHotels and motelsMoving companiesOther accommodationOther transport activitiesPassenger boatsTaxisTransportation logisticsTravel agenciesWarehousing and storageUnreachable

Industries

Business Distribution by Industry in Horgen

Industry DescriptionNumber of EstablishmentsAverage Age of BusinessAverage Google Rating
Shopping17249 years4.3
Health and medical1484.3
Real estate624.6
Restaurants544.3
Education534.5
Electronics stores404.5
Beauty salons374.6
Corporate management3631 years4.2
Loan companies302.4
Hairdressers304.7
Construction of buildings282.2
Wholesalers284.7
Shopping other234.7
Wholesale of machinery2370 years4.4
Car repair234.4
General contractors214.5
Preschools and kindergartens214.5
All food and beverage204.1
Technical construction services2050 years5
Specialized design174.9
Household appliances and goods164.4
Other construction163.8
Electrical installation154.8
Clothing stores154.3
Dentists154.8
Grocery stores and supermarkets154.1
Architects145
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Horgen Facts

Area8.5 km²
Population14,703
Male Population7,202 (49.0%)
Female Population7,501 (51.0%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)+30.0%
Population change (2000 to 2020)+16.5%
Median Age42.1 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 43.1)
NeighborhoodsKreis 5, Holligen, Kreis 12, Mühlebach, Alt-Wiedikon
Local Time
TimezoneCentral European Summer Time
Lat & Lng47.25983, 8.59778
Postal Codes8801881088128813

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Horgen Population

Years 1975 to 2020

Data19751990200020152020
Population11,31111,81712,61714,16314,703
Population Density1,330.7 / km²1,390.2 / km²1,484.4 / km²1,666.2 / km²1,729.8 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Horgen Population change from 2000 to 2015

Increase of 12.3% from year 2000 to 2015

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change 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%
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Horgen Median Age

Median Age: 42.1 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Horgen42.1 yrs43.1 yrs41.1 yrs
Canton of Zürich40.8 yrs41.7 yrs39.9 yrs
Switzerland41.4 yrs42.3 yrs40.5 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Horgen Population Density

Population Density: 1,730 / km²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Horgen14,7038.5 km²1,730 / km²
Canton of Zürich1.5 million1,728.8 km²851 / km²
Switzerland8.3 million41,281.4 km²200 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Horgen Historical and Projected Population

Estimated Population from 0 to 2100

Sources:
  1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
  2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
  3. [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.

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

Horgen CO2 Emissions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Horgen186,122 tn12.66 tn21,896.7 tons/km²
Canton of Zürich18,651,067 tn12.68 tn10,788.5 tons/km²
Switzerland96,432,235 tn11.67 tn2,336 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
Horgen CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)186,122 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita12.66 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year)21,896.7 tons/km²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
FloodHigh (9)
EarthquakeLow (2)

* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.

Sources:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

DateTimeMagnitudeDistanceDepthLocationLink
3/6/178:12 PM4.142.2 km10,000 m8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerlandusgs.gov
7/20/133:30 AM3.657.4 km4,200 m3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerlandusgs.gov
2/11/1210:45 PM4.213.2 km32,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
1/4/093:30 PM4.558.5 km2,900 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
12/16/0812:34 AM3.150 km7,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
11/9/087:22 AM3.769.4 km3,600 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
7/12/0712:09 AM3.136.8 km1,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
11/12/057:31 PM4.440.2 km22,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
8/22/053:13 PM342.7 km2,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
7/10/056:44 PM3.159.6 km1,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.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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