Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Weesen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 20 | 4.3 |
| Restaurants | 13 | 4.1 |
| Health and medical | 11 | 4.5 |
Weesen Facts
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Population | 1,670 |
| Male Population | 796 (47.7%) |
| Female Population | 874 (52.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +42.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.1% |
| Median Age | 43.4 years (Male: 43.1, Female: 43.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.13447, 9.09644 |
| Postal Codes | 8872 |
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Weesen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,175 | 1,275 | 1,391 | 1,668 | 1,670 |
| Population Density | 170.9 / km² | 185.5 / km² | 202.3 / km² | 242.6 / km² | 242.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Weesen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 19.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weesen | +42% | +30.8% | +19.9% |
| Canton of St. Gallen | +19.4% | +16.8% | +11.2% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Weesen Median Age
Median Age: 43.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weesen | 43.4 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 43.1 yrs |
| Canton of St. Gallen | 40.5 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.5 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Weesen Population Density
Population Density: 243 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weesen | 1,670 | 6.9 km² | 243 / km² |
| Canton of St. Gallen | 493,582 | 2,025.6 km² | 244 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Weesen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Weesen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Weesen
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
Weesen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weesen | 19,116 tn | 11.45 tn | 2,780.6 tons/km² |
| Canton of St. Gallen | 5,642,940 tn | 11.43 tn | 2,785.8 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 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
Weesen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 19,116 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,780.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 32.8 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 31.4 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 36.1 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 41.5 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 20.5 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 35.8 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 38.8 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 49.1 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/07 | 11:15 AM | 3.1 | 40.4 km | 0 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 32.2 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Weesen
Weesen is a village in See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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