Categories in Faido
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceChapelChurchesArchitectsElectricianBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsPizzaRestaurantsBanksHair SalonBusiness to Business ServiceCorporate Entities & OfficesSupermarketWholesale storeSports ComplexBed and breakfastsHotelsHotels and motelsTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Faido
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Buses and trains | 22 |
| Churches | 20 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Other accommodation | 17 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Health and medical | 10 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 |
| Beauty salons | 6 |
| Construction of buildings | 5 |
| Electrical installation | 5 |
| Car repair | 5 |
Faido Facts
| Area | 155.4 km² |
| Population | 3,571 |
| Male Population | 1,959 (54.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,612 (45.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -4.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.8% |
| Median Age | 46.4 years (Male: 45, Female: 48.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $31,369 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.47700, 8.80125 |
| Postal Codes | 6746, 6760, 6763, 6764 |
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Faido Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,741 | 3,269 | 3,253 | 3,760 | 3,571 | 3,507 | 3,435 |
| Population Density | 24.1 / km² | 21 / km² | 20.9 / km² | 24.2 / km² | 23 / km² | 22.6 / km² | 22.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridFaido Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faido | -4.5% | +9.2% | +9.8% |
| Ticino | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Faido Median Age
Median Age: 46.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faido | 46.4 yrs | 48.8 yrs | 45 yrs |
| Ticino | 44.2 yrs | 45.3 yrs | 43.1 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Faido Population Density
Population Density: 23 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faido | 3,571 | 155.4 km² | 23 / km² |
| Ticino | 348,914 | 2,811.7 km² | 124 / 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
Faido 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Faido
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
Faido Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $28,721 | $31,125 | $35,746 | $30,782 | $34,052 | $29,495 | $30,164 | $31,369 |
| Total GDP | $65.4M | $74.8M | $86.7M | $76.1M | $90.1M | $82.6M | $83.9M | $86.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Faido CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faido | 41,984 tn | 11.76 tn | 270.1 tons/km² |
| Ticino | 4,063,588 tn | 11.65 tn | 1,445.2 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
Faido CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,984 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.76 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 270.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.9) |
| 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 | 48.2 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 83.2 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 76.8 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 88.5 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 46.7 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 58.7 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/07 | 11:15 AM | 3.1 | 90.9 km | 0 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 52.6 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/05 | 3:13 PM | 3 | 56.2 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 39 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Faido
Faido is the capital of the district of Leventina in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in southern Switzerland. 29 January 2006, Faido grew by incorporating the villages of Chiggiogna, Rossura, and Calonico. 1 April 2012, Faido grew again when ..
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