Semsales Facts
| Area | 34.8 km² |
| Population | 1,392 |
| Male Population | 686 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 706 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +80.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +34.1% |
| Median Age | 38.9 years (Male: 38.1, Female: 39.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.57375, 6.93018 |
Map of Semsales
Interactive Map
Semsales Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 773 | 882 | 1,038 | 1,371 | 1,392 |
| Population Density | 22.2 / km² | 25.3 / km² | 29.8 / km² | 39.4 / km² | 40 / km² |
Semsales Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 32.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semsales | +77.4% | +55.4% | +32.1% |
| Canton of Fribourg | +78.6% | +52.1% | +31% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Semsales Median Age
Median Age: 38.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semsales | 38.9 yrs | 39.8 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| Canton of Fribourg | 39.3 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Semsales Population Density
Population Density: 40 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semsales | 1,392 | 34.8 km² | 40 / km² |
| Canton of Fribourg | 302,983 | 1,670.7 km² | 181 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Semsales 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 Semsales
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Semsales
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Semsales
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Semsales CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semsales | 15,941 tn | 11.45 tn | 457.9 tons/km² |
| Canton of Fribourg | 3,470,153 tn | 11.45 tn | 2,077 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 15,941 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 457.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.1 | 7.9 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 41.5 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/07 | 12:22 AM | 3 | 54.3 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/06 | 3:05 PM | 3.3 | 56.4 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 38.8 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/04 | 4:47 PM | 3 | 36.8 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/04 | 9:46 AM | 3.2 | 36.8 km | 9,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/04 | 7:20 AM | 3.1 | 36.8 km | 9,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 3:29 PM | 3.1 | 6.1 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 2:31 PM | 3.8 | 6.1 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Semsales
Semsales is a municipality in the district of Veveyse in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.
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