Categories in Megève

Car repairGas stationParking lots and garagesTractors and farm equipmentChildren and baby clothingClothing accessoriesClothing storesJewelers and watchesLaundryMen's clothingRetail of textilesShoe storesWomen's clothingAll membership organizationsChurchesOther membership organizationsPost officeElectronics storesArchitectsConstruction of buildingsElectrical installationGeneral contractorsHardware storeHeating installation and repairKitchen and bath cabinets and remodelOther constructionPainting and paint contractorsCultural educationEducationHigher education (colleges and universities)Physical educationArt galleriesDance clubs and discothequesMuseumsPhotographySpecialized designAll food and beverageAmerican restaurantsBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesCandy storesEvent cateringFast food restaurantsFrench restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsItalian restaurantsPizzaRestaurantsWine, beer and liquor storesAntiquesCarpet storeFurniture storesHousehold appliances and goodsInterior decorationsRepair otherAccountantsAtm'sBanksFinance otherAlternative medicineDentistsGeneral practitionersHealth and medicalMedical clinicNursesOpticians and eyewearPharmacies and drug storesPhysiotherapyBeauty salonsDay spaFitness centersHairdressersMassageCorporate managementGeneral cleaning servicesApartmentsReal estateConvenience storesGifts, cards and party suppliesRetail of toys and gamesSecond hand storesShoppingShopping otherPublic swimming poolsSki hillsSporting goodsSports and recreationSports clubsSports otherBed and breakfastsBuses and trainsHoliday homes, cabins and resortsHotels and motelsOther accommodationOther transport activitiesTaxisTour operatorsTravel agenciesTravel and transportation

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Megève Facts

Area44.1 km²
Population3,640
Male Population1,754 (48.2%)
Female Population1,886 (51.8%)
Population change (1975 to 2020)-45.8%
Population change (2000 to 2020)-20.2%
Median Age44.4 years (Male: 42.2, Female: 46.7)
NeighborhoodsMegève
Local Time
TimezoneCentral European Summer Time
Lat & Lng45.85233, 6.61286
Postal Codes74120

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Megève Population

Years 1975 to 2020

Data19751990200020152020
Population6,7155,4394,5613,5923,640
Population Density152.2 / km²123.3 / km²103.4 / km²81.4 / km²82.5 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Megève Population change from 2000 to 2015

Decrease of 21.2% from year 2000 to 2015

LocationChange since 1975Change since 1990Change since 2000
Megève-46.5%-34%-21.2%
France+22.7%+13.8%+8.8%
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Megève Median Age

Median Age: 44.4 years

LocationMedian AgeMedian Age (Female)Median Age (Male)
Megève44.4 yrs46.7 yrs42.2 yrs
France39.6 yrs41 yrs38.1 yrs
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)

Megève Population Density

Population Density: 82.5 / km²

LocationPopulationAreaDensity
Megève3,64044.1 km²82.5 / km²
France65.9 million638,022.5 km²103 / km²
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid

Megève 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 Megève

Price Distribution

Business distribution by price for Megève

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

Megève CO2 Emissions

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

LocationCO2 EmissionsCO2 Emissions Per CapitaCO2 Emissions Intensity
Megève32,538 tn8.94 tn737.4 tons/km²
France485,797,691 tn7.38 tn761.4 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
Megève CO2 Emissions
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year)32,538 tn
2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita8.94 tn
2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year)737.4 tons/km²

Natural Hazards Risk

Relative risk out of 10

HazardRisk Level
FloodHigh (8)
EarthquakeMedium (4)
LandslideMedium (6)

* 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, 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
11/17/1712:10 PM3.247 km5,000 m10km SSE of Aiton, Franceusgs.gov
10/1/1611:17 PM3.828.9 km2,000 m11km WNW of Evionnaz, Switzerlandusgs.gov
6/30/1011:53 AM4.350.3 km2,000 mFranceusgs.gov
11/20/081:20 PM3.429.5 km2,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
7/24/084:14 AM3.329.7 km2,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
2/17/0812:41 PM443.3 km8,400 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
4/1/0712:22 AM346.7 km2,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov
1/3/071:14 PM3.446.2 km2,000 mFranceusgs.gov
11/22/063:54 PM3.311.6 km14,000 mFranceusgs.gov
8/16/063:05 PM3.345.5 km7,000 mSwitzerlandusgs.gov

Megève

Megève (French pronunciation: ​[məʒɛv]) is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France with a population of over 4,000 residents. The town is well-known due its popularity as a ski resort near the Mont-B..

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