Bachs facts for kids
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 Bachs
Location in Switzerland
Bachs
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Dielsdorf | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.13 km2 (3.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 613 | |
| • Density | 67.14/km2 (173.90/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8164
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| Surrounded by | Fisibach (AG), Neerach, Oberweningen, Schöfflisdorf, Siglistorf (AG), Stadel bei Niederglatt, Steinmaur, Weiach | |
Bachs is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Zürich. Bachs is part of the Dielsdorf district.
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A Look at Bachs' History
Bachs has a long history. It was first mentioned way back in the year 1100. At that time, it was known by names like Fusebach and Fuisipach. Later, in 1384, a part of the village was called Obern Fisibach. This part is now known as Altbachs, or Old Bachs.
Exploring Bachs' Geography
Bachs covers an area of about 9.1 square kilometers (about 3.5 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half (49%), is used for farming. Another big part (44.1%) is covered by forests.
About 6.8% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest is made up of things like rivers or mountains. The town is located where the Fisibach stream flows. Bachs has two main parts. After a big fire in 1763, these parts became known as Altbachs (Old Bachs) and Neubachs (New Bachs).
People and Life in Bachs
Bachs has a population of 613 people. A small part of the population, about 6%, are people from other countries. Most people in Bachs (95.8%) speak German. A few people speak French (1.0%) or Spanish (0.9%).
In 2007, the most popular political group in Bachs was the SVP. They received more than half of the votes (55.1%). Other popular groups included the SPS (11.6%) and the Green Party (10%).
When looking at ages, about 25% of the people in Bachs are children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Most people (62.4%) are adults between 20 and 64 years old. About 12.7% of the population are seniors, meaning they are over 64 years old.
Many adults in Bachs have completed higher education. About 77.8% of people aged 25-64 have finished either high school or a university-level program.
Bachs has a very low unemployment rate, which means almost everyone who wants a job has one. Only about 0.79% of people are looking for work. Many people work in different types of jobs. The "primary sector" (like farming) employs 92 people. The "secondary sector" (like manufacturing) employs 36 people. The "tertiary sector" (like services) employs 171 people.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Bachs has changed a lot over the years. In 1467, there were only 11 households and 36 adults. By 1634, the population grew to 391 people. It reached its highest point in 1860 with 673 people. After that, the population went down for a while, but it has been growing again in recent decades.
