Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn
Canton of Solothurn | Switzerland
| Area of Postal Code 2540 | 26 km² |
| Population | 15,696 |
| Male Population | 7,707 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 7,989 (50.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | -9.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +0.3% |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Male Median Age | 43.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 46.4 years |
| Area Codes | 32, 62 |
| Associated Cities | Grenchen |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 47.197171063849666° / 7.387624558738189° |
| Related Postal Codes | 2520, 2523, 2525, 2532, 2533, 2534, 2542, 2543, 2544, 2545 |
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Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,251 | 15,880 | 15,647 | 15,696 | 16,095 |
| Population Density | 664.3 / km² | 611.5 / km² | 602.5 / km² | 604.4 / km² | 619.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn | -9% | -1.2% | +0.3% |
| Canton of Solothurn | +9.9% | +11% | +7.8% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn Median Age
Median Age: 45 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn | 45 yrs | 46.4 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
| Canton of Solothurn | 43 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 42.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 2540 Population Density
Population Density: 604 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2540 | 15,696 | 26 km² | 604 / km² |
| Canton of Solothurn | 272,506 | 790.4 km² | 345 / 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
Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn 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 Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn
Business Concentration in Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty salons | 64 | — |
| Car repair | 60 | 48 years |
| Construction of buildings | 76 | 35.2 years |
| Corporate management | 193 | 32 years |
| Education | 41 | — |
| Hairdressers | 39 | — |
| Health and medical | 65 | — |
| Jewelers and watches | 42 | 53 years |
| Real estate | 51 | 49.7 years |
| Restaurants | 99 | — |
| Shopping | 122 | 49.3 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 36 | 53.6 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 2540 - Canton of Solothurn
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
Postal Code 2540 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 2540 | 185,695 tn | 11.83 tn | 7,150.5 tons/km² |
| Canton of Solothurn | 3,226,260 tn | 11.84 tn | 4,081.8 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
Postal Code 2540 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 185,695 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,150.5 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 2:36 PM | 3.1 | 63.8 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/1/17 | 1:10 AM | 4.1 | 80.4 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 7:44 AM | 4.4 | 87.5 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 2:45 PM | 4.2 | 88.3 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 12:48 PM | 3.4 | 99.5 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/09 | 6:39 PM | 3.6 | 58.6 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 12:48 PM | 3.5 | 97.5 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 9:45 AM | 3.1 | 45.5 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/07 | 7:54 PM | 3.6 | 46 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/07 | 4:09 PM | 3.6 | 45.5 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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