Categories in Wolfenschiessen
Car repairWholesale of construction suppliesWholesale of machineryWholesalersClothing storesChurchesOther membership organizationsConstruction of buildingsHardware storeEducationAll food and beverageRestaurantsRepair otherBeauty salonsShoppingShopping otherPublic parksSki hillsSports and recreationHotels and motelsOther accommodationTravel agencies
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wolfenschiessen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 7 | 4.3 |
| Shopping | 6 | 4.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 | 4 |
Wolfenschiessen Facts
| Area | 109.7 km² |
| Population | 1,946 |
| Male Population | 1,008 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 938 (48.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -0.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.5% |
| Median Age | 38.7 years (Male: 39, Female: 38.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.90322, 8.39423 |
| Postal Codes | 6386, 6387 |
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Wolfenschiessen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,961 | 1,853 | 1,881 | 1,977 | 1,946 |
| Population Density | 17.9 / km² | 16.9 / km² | 17.1 / km² | 18 / km² | 17.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wolfenschiessen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfenschiessen | +0.8% | +6.7% | +5.1% |
| Nidwalden | +22% | +18.4% | +12.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wolfenschiessen Median Age
Median Age: 38.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfenschiessen | 38.7 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 39 yrs |
| Nidwalden | 43 yrs | 43.3 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wolfenschiessen Population Density
Population Density: 17.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfenschiessen | 1,946 | 109.7 km² | 17.7 / km² |
| Nidwalden | 42,503 | 275.8 km² | 154 / 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
Wolfenschiessen 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 Wolfenschiessen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Wolfenschiessen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wolfenschiessen
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
Wolfenschiessen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfenschiessen | 25,810 tn | 13.26 tn | 235.3 tons/km² |
| Nidwalden | 561,755 tn | 13.22 tn | 2,036.5 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
Wolfenschiessen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,810 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.26 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 235.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
* 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 | 32.1 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 82.4 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 29.5 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 63 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 29.1 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 74 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 68 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 0.6 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 47.6 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/05 | 1:38 AM | 4.2 | 68.7 km | 25,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wolfenschiessen
Wolfenschiessen is a village and municipality in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. Besides the village of Wolfenschiessen itself, the municipality includes the settlements of Altzellen, Büren ob dem Bach, Dörfli and Oberrickenbach, together wit..
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