Categories in Fribourg
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Fribourg
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 749 | 39 years |
| Health and medical | 381 | — |
| Restaurants | 377 | 35 years |
| Shopping | 372 | 43 years |
| Real estate | 322 | 52 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 265 | 43 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 240 | 44 years |
| All food and beverage | 239 | 46 years |
| Hotels and motels | 235 | 43 years |
| Lawyers legal | 217 | 41 years |
| Other construction | 205 | 47 years |
| Architects | 191 | 35 years |
| Construction of buildings | 174 | 44 years |
| Finance other | 164 | 47 years |
| Electronics stores | 163 | 32 years |
| Clothing stores | 152 | 40 years |
| Cafes | 152 | 44 years |
| Hairdressers | 146 | 26 years |
| Education | 146 | 52 years |
| Beauty salons | 143 | — |
Fribourg Facts
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Population | 34,346 |
| Male Population | 16,823 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 17,523 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +56.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.3% |
| Median Age | 38.1 years (Male: 36.6, Female: 39.9) |
| Area Codes | 26 |
| Neighborhoods | Charmey, Innere Stadt, Altstadt-Mitte, Salvenach, Charmey (Gruyère) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.80237, 7.15128 |
| Postal Codes | 1700, 1701, 1702, 1704, 1705, More |
Map of Fribourg
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Fribourg Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,965 | 23,618 | 25,763 | 30,137 | 34,346 | 36,780 | 39,063 |
| Population Density | 2,510.3 / km² | 2,699.2 / km² | 2,944.3 / km² | 3,444.2 / km² | 3,925.3 / km² | 4,203.4 / km² | 4,464.3 / km² |
Fribourg Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 33.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fribourg | +56.4% | +45.4% | +33.3% |
| Canton of Fribourg | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Fribourg Median Age
Median Age: 38.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fribourg | 38.1 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| Canton of Fribourg | 39.3 yrs | 39.9 yrs | 38.7 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Fribourg Population Density
Population Density: 3,925 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fribourg | 34,346 | 8.8 km² | 3,925 / km² |
| Canton of Fribourg | 302,983 | 1,670.7 km² | 181 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Fribourg Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Neighborhoods in Fribourg
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Fribourg
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Fribourg
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Fribourg
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Fribourg
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Fribourg CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fribourg | 391,653 tn | 11.4 tn | 44,760.3 tons/km² |
| Canton of Fribourg | 3,470,153 tn | 11.45 tn | 2,077 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 391,653 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 44,760.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/17 | 8:10 AM | 4.1 | 32.9 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 53.5 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 55.2 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/06 | 8:18 AM | 3.1 | 46.5 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 25.1 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/19/05 | 2:46 PM | 3.1 | 57.6 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 6/12/04 | 4:47 PM | 3 | 56 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/04 | 9:46 AM | 3.2 | 56 km | 9,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/04 | 7:20 AM | 3.1 | 56 km | 9,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 3:29 PM | 3.1 | 25.3 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Fribourg railway station
Fribourg railway station (French: Gare de Fribourg; German: Bahnhof Freiburg im Üechtland) serves the municipality of Fribourg, capital of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Opened in 1862, it is owned and operated by SBB-CFF-FFS. station forms pa..
Fribourg railway station Wikipedia Page
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