Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Le Brassus
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 19 |
| Corporate management | 9 |
Le Brassus Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 2,156 |
| Male Population | 1,070 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,086 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -16.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -18.7% |
| Median Age | 42.8 years (Male: 40.8, Female: 44.6) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.58411, 6.21225 |
| Postal Codes | 1348 |
Map of Le Brassus
Interactive Map
Le Brassus Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,575 | 2,627 | 2,651 | 2,848 | 2,156 | 2,284 | 2,368 |
| Population Density | 1,248.5 / km² | 1,273.7 / km² | 1,285.3 / km² | 1,380.8 / km² | 1,045.3 / km² | 1,107.4 / km² | 1,148.1 / km² |
Le Brassus Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 18.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Brassus | -16.3% | -17.9% | -18.7% |
| Vaud | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Le Brassus Median Age
Median Age: 42.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Brassus | 42.8 yrs | 44.6 yrs | 40.8 yrs |
| Vaud | 39.6 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 38.4 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Le Brassus Population Density
Population Density: 1,045 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Brassus | 2,156 | 2.063 km² | 1,045 / km² |
| Vaud | 776,756 | 3,211.7 km² | 242 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Le Brassus Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Le Brassus CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Brassus | 25,919 tn | 12.02 tn | 12,566.8 tons/km² |
| Vaud | 9,251,676 tn | 11.91 tn | 2,880.6 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 25,919 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.02 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,566.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (3) |
* 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 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 | 61.1 km | 1,590 m | 7km E of Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/13 | 8:49 PM | 3.4 | 75.8 km | 2,000 m | 1km SSW of Poisy, France | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/06 | 9:49 AM | 3.6 | 62.6 km | 4,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 9/1/05 | 5:28 AM | 3 | 29 km | 200 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/04 | 4:25 PM | 3 | 85.1 km | 4,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/04 | 11:05 PM | 3.2 | 85.5 km | 3,000 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/04 | 5:31 PM | 4.4 | 76.6 km | 17,400 m | France | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 3:29 PM | 3.1 | 60.4 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 2:31 PM | 3.8 | 60.4 km | 11,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/04 | 2:26 PM | 3.5 | 60.4 km | 12,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Le Brassus
Le Brassus is a village in the Vallée de Joux in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is part of the municipality Le Chenit.
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