Categories in Brig-Glis
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Brig-Glis
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 156 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 101 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 97 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 79 | 42 years |
| Real estate | 66 | — |
| Health and medical | 66 | — |
| Other accommodation | 52 | 49 years |
| Clothing stores | 50 | 29 years |
| Hairdressers | 45 | — |
| Beauty salons | 42 | — |
| Other construction | 40 | — |
| Buses and trains | 35 | — |
| Cafes | 35 | 31 years |
Brig-Glis Facts
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population | 8,278 |
| Male Population | 3,995 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 4,283 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +50.5% |
| Median Age | 42.5 years (Male: 41.4, Female: 43.6) |
| Neighborhoods | Gamsen, Monbijou |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.31667, 7.98333 |
Map of Brig-Glis
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Brig-Glis Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,686 | 5,897 | 5,499 | 5,820 | 8,278 | 8,236 | 8,326 |
| Population Density | 3,962.1 / km² | 3,494.5 / km² | 3,258.7 / km² | 3,448.9 / km² | 4,905.5 / km² | 4,880.6 / km² | 4,933.9 / km² |
Brig-Glis Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 50.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brig-Glis | +23.8% | +40.4% | +50.5% |
| Valais | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Brig-Glis Median Age
Median Age: 42.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brig-Glis | 42.5 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 41.4 yrs |
| Valais | 41.1 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Brig-Glis Population Density
Population Density: 4,906 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brig-Glis | 8,278 | 1.688 km² | 4,906 / km² |
| Valais | 340,468 | 5,223.3 km² | 65.2 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Brig-Glis Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 Brig-Glis
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Brig-Glis
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Brig-Glis
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Brig-Glis CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brig-Glis | 92,634 tn | 11.19 tn | 54,894.1 tons/km² |
| Valais | 3,785,473 tn | 11.12 tn | 724.7 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 92,634 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 54,894.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 33.4 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 28.8 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 36.2 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/10 | 9:16 PM | 3.6 | 62.9 km | 7,100 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/08 | 6:04 PM | 3 | 70.3 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 50.6 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/06 | 2:19 PM | 3 | 26.1 km | 0 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/18/06 | 10:49 PM | 3 | 39.1 km | 3,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/05 | 2:59 AM | 3.3 | 71.2 km | 14,900 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 72.3 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Brig-Glis
Brig, officially Brig-Glis (French: Brigue-Glis, Italian: Briga-Glis) is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. official language of Brig is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language..
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