Birmensdorf facts for kids

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Birmensdorf Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Birmensdorf Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Dietikon
Area
• Total	11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi)
Elevation	518 m (1,699 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	6,909
• Density	604.99/km2 (1,566.9/sq mi)
Postal code	8903
Surrounded by	Aesch (ZH), Berikon (AG), Bonstetten, Oberwil-Lieli (AG), Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg (AG), Stallikon, Uitikon, Urdorf, Wettswil am Albis

Birmensdorf is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Zürich. Birmensdorf is part of the Dietikon district.

History of Birmensdorf

Birmensdorf has a long history! It was first mentioned way back in the year 876. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Piripoumesdorf.

Exploring Birmensdorf's Geography

Birmensdorf church

An aerial view of Birmensdorf from 1932

Birmensdorf covers an area of about 11.5 square kilometers (4.4 square miles). A big part of this area, about 41%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 38.3% of the land.

The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 20.2% of the area. A very small part, about 0.5%, is made up of rivers or other natural areas.

Where is Birmensdorf Located?

The town is located in the Reppischtal, which is a valley. It includes a small village called Landikon. You can also find many scattered farmhouses around the area.

The main village of Birmensdorf includes several older parts. These used to be separate small settlements. Some of these old areas are Wullikon, Schüren, Güpf, Uf Dorf, and Risi. The Wüeribach stream flows into the Reppisch river near Birmensdorf.

People and Life in Birmensdorf

Birmensdorf is home to many people. As of 2023, about 26.8% of the people living here are from other countries. The population has been growing, increasing by 11.5% between 2018 and 2023.

Most people in Birmensdorf speak German, which is about 87.1% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 2.6% of residents. French is third, spoken by 1.4%.

Who Lives in Birmensdorf?

In 2019, there were almost 3,000 households in Birmensdorf. On average, each household had about 2.23 people living in it.

The population's age groups in 2019 were:

• Children and teenagers (0–19 years old): 20.9%
• Adults (20–64 years old): 60%
• Seniors (65 years old and over): 19.2%

Education and Jobs in Birmensdorf

People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Birmensdorf, about 80.3% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished upper secondary education. Many have also gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college (a Fachhochschule).

Birmensdorf has a low unemployment rate, around 2.02%. Most people who live in Birmensdorf actually work outside the town. As of 2024, there are only about 417-432 jobs available within the municipality itself.

Most jobs in Birmensdorf are in the service sector. This includes jobs like retail, healthcare, and education. Fewer people work in manufacturing or farming.

How Has Birmensdorf's Population Changed?

The number of people living in Birmensdorf has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:

Getting Around Birmensdorf

Birmensdorf has good transport links. The Birmensdorf railway station is a stop on the Zürich S-Bahn train lines S5 and S14. You can reach Zürich Hauptbahnhof, a main train station, in about 18 minutes by train.

The town is also located near the A3 motorway. This makes it easy to travel by car to other places.

See also

In Spanish: Birmensdorf para niños