Bauma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Bauma
Location in Switzerland
Bauma
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Pfäffikon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 29.53 km2 (11.40 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,881 | |
| • Density | 165.29/km2 (428.10/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8484
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| Localities | Saland, Dillhaus, Dürstelen, Neuthal, Wolfensberg, Wellenau, Lipperschwändi, Schindlet | |
| Surrounded by | Fischenthal, Sternenberg, Wila, Wildberg, Pfäffikon, Hittnau, Bäretswil | |
Bauma is a cool town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Zurich, which is like a state or region. Bauma is part of the Pfäffikon district.
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History of Bauma
Bauma has been around for a long time! The first time it was written about was in 1470. Back then, it was called Boumen.
In 2015, Bauma joined together with another nearby village called Sternenberg. Now, they are one bigger municipality named Bauma.
Exploring Bauma's Geography
Bauma is located in a beautiful spot. It sits in the upper part of the Töss Valley. This valley is at the bottom of a mountain ridge called Hörnli.
The area of Bauma is about 20.91 square kilometers (about 8 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half, is covered by forests. About 35% of the land is used for farming. The rest of the land has buildings, roads, or natural features like rivers.
Besides the main villages of Bauma and Saland, there are about 80 smaller areas. These are called hamlets or individual houses. They are spread out across the valley and hillsides.
People of Bauma
Bauma is home to many people! As of 2013, about 4,307 people live here. Most people in Bauma speak German. It's the most common language spoken in the area.
People in Bauma work in different kinds of jobs. Some work in farming, which is called the primary sector. Others work in factories or making things, which is the secondary sector. Many people also work in services, like shops, schools, or offices. This is known as the tertiary sector.
Most adults in Bauma have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This means they are well-educated.
Population Over Time
This chart shows how the number of people living in Bauma and Sternenberg has changed over many years. You can see how the population grew or shrunk at different times.
Weather in Bauma
Bauma gets a good amount of rain each year. On average, it rains about 151 days a year. The wettest month is usually June. The driest month is typically February.
Getting Around Bauma
Bauma has its own train stations! Both Bauma railway station and Saland railway station are located in the municipality. These stations are part of the Zurich S-Bahn train system. They make it easy for people to travel around the area.
Images for kids
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Gasthaus Tanne is a traditional guesthouse in Bauma.
