Bonstetten, Switzerland facts for kids

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Bonstetten Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Bonstetten Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Affoltern
Area
• Total	7.43 km2 (2.87 sq mi)
Elevation	543 m (1,781 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	5,610
• Density	755.0/km2 (1,955.6/sq mi)
Postal code	8906
Surrounded by	Aesch bei Birmensdorf, Birmensdorf, Hedingen, Islisberg (AG), Stallikon, Wettswil am Albis
Twin towns	Bonstetten (Germany)

Bonstetten is a charming village located in Switzerland. It's part of the Zürich canton, specifically in the Affoltern district. It's a great place to live, with a mix of nature and modern life.

Village History: Bonstetten's Past

An old aerial view of Bonstetten from 1923

Bonstetten has a long and interesting history! It was first mentioned in old documents around the year 1120. Back then, it might have been called Buonstetin. Later, in 1184, its name appeared as Bowensteden. These old names show how long people have lived in this area.

Geography: What Bonstetten Looks Like

Bonstetten covers about 7.4 square kilometers (2.9 square miles). Imagine that area! A big part of it, about 57%, is used for farming. Nearly 30% is covered by forests, which is great for nature walks. About 13% of the land has buildings and roads where people live and work. A tiny bit, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or mountains.

People of Bonstetten: Demographics

Bonstetten is home to 5,610 people as of 31 December 2020. The number of people living here has grown quite a bit, about 32% in the last ten years!

Who Lives in Bonstetten?

About 11.5% of the people in Bonstetten are from other countries. Most people (about 90%) speak German, which is the main language in this part of Switzerland. English is the second most common language, spoken by about 2% of the population. Italian is the third most common, spoken by almost 2%.

Age Groups in the Village

In Bonstetten, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 24.5% of the population. Adults (from 20 to 64 years old) are the largest group, making up about 67%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 8% of the population.

Education in Bonstetten

Many adults in Bonstetten are well-educated. About 86% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university. This shows that education is important in the village.

Jobs and Businesses

Bonstetten has different types of jobs.

• Farming: About 101 people work in farming, with 25 businesses in this area.
• Manufacturing: About 95 people work in manufacturing and making things, with 26 businesses.
• Services: The biggest group is in the service sector, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 543 people work here, with 112 businesses.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Bonstetten has changed a lot over the years. Here’s a quick look:

Getting Around: Transport

Bonstetten has its own train station, called Bonstetten-Wettswil railway station. It's part of the Zürich S-Bahn network. You can take lines S5 and S14 from here. It takes only about 23 minutes to get to Zürich Hauptbahnhof, which is the main train station in Zürich. This makes it easy for people to travel for work or fun!

See also

In Spanish: Bonstetten para niños