Andelfingen (district) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andelfingen District Bezirk Andelfingen
District
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zürich
Capital	Andelfingen
Area
• Total	166.64 km2 (64.34 sq mi)
Population  (31 December 2020)
• Total	31,959
• Density	191.785/km2 (496.720/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Municipalities	24

The Andelfingen District is one of the twelve special areas called districts in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It's located in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Think of a district like a county or a region within a larger state.

What is the Andelfingen District?

The Andelfingen District is an important administrative area in the canton of Zürich. It helps manage local services and government for the people living there. The district covers an area of about 166.64 square kilometers.

Where is Andelfingen located?

The district is in the northern part of the canton of Zürich. It's known for its beautiful countryside and charming small towns. The main town and capital of the district is also called Andelfingen.

Towns and Villages: Municipalities

The Andelfingen District is made up of 24 smaller areas called municipalities. A municipality is like a local town or village with its own local government. These municipalities work together within the district.

Here are the 24 municipalities that are part of the Andelfingen District:

• Adlikon
• Andelfingen (This is the capital town!)
• Benken
• Berg am Irchel
• Buch am Irchel
• Dachsen
• Dorf
• Feuerthalen
• Flaach
• Flurlingen
• Henggart
• Humlikon
• Kleinandelfingen
• Laufen-Uhwiesen
• Marthalen
• Oberstammheim
• Ossingen
• Rheinau
• Thalheim an der Thur
• Trüllikon
• Truttikon
• Unterstammheim
• Volken
• Waltalingen

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Andelfingen para niños