Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Menznau
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Corporate management | 13 |
| Construction of buildings | 9 |
| Car repair | 8 |
| Public administration | 8 |
| Churches | 7 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Shopping | 6 |
| Other construction | 5 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 5 |
| Travel and transportation | 5 |
Menznau Facts
| Area | 35.8 km² |
| Population | 2,936 |
| Male Population | 1,514 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,422 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.5% |
| Median Age | 38 years (Male: 37.5, Female: 38.4) |
| Neighborhoods | City |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.08364, 8.03971 |
| Postal Codes | 6122 |
Map of Menznau
Interactive Map
Menznau Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,575 | 2,469 | 2,498 | 2,510 | 2,936 | 3,012 | 3,072 |
| Population Density | 71.9 / km² | 68.9 / km² | 69.8 / km² | 70.1 / km² | 82 / km² | 84.1 / km² | 85.8 / km² |
Menznau Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menznau | +14% | +18.9% | +17.5% |
| Canton of Lucerne | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Menznau Median Age
Median Age: 38 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menznau | 38 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 37.5 yrs |
| Canton of Lucerne | 40.5 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Menznau Population Density
Population Density: 82 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menznau | 2,936 | 35.8 km² | 82 / km² |
| Canton of Lucerne | 394,269 | 1,493.5 km² | 264 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Menznau 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Menznau CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menznau | 34,427 tn | 11.73 tn | 961.3 tons/km² |
| Canton of Lucerne | 4,625,783 tn | 11.73 tn | 3,097.2 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,427 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.73 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 961.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 9:36 PM | 3.1 | 84.3 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 62.1 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 81.7 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 39.3 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 69.3 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 57.5 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 66.2 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 63.7 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 64.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 64.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Menznau
Menznau is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. February 27, 2013, a gunman opened fire in a Kronospan wood-processing plant, killing three.
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