Buch am Irchel facts for kids

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Buch am Irchel Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Buch am Irchel Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Andelfingen
Area
• Total	10.21 km2 (3.94 sq mi)
Elevation	534 m (1,752 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,022
• Density	100.10/km2 (259.25/sq mi)
Postal code	8414
Localities	Oberbuch, Unterbuch, Bebikon, Desibach, Wiler
Surrounded by	Berg am Irchel, Dättlikon, Dorf, Freienstein-Teufen, Neftenbach, Volken

Buch am Irchel is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Andelfingen district in the canton of Zürich.

Discovering Buch am Irchel

Buch am Irchel is a lovely place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings. It's known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly community.

The History of Buch am Irchel

An aerial view of Buch am Irchel from 1923.

The first time Buch am Irchel was written about in official records was around the year 1238. Back then, it was called Buoch. A few years later, in 1244, another part of the area was mentioned as Bebinchon. This shows that the area has been settled for a very long time!

Geography and Nature

Buch am Irchel covers an area of about 10.2 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). A big part of this land, about 56%, is used for farming. This means you'll see lots of fields and farms around.

Another large portion, about 38%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 6%, has buildings and roads. The town is located on the north-east side of the Irchel hill.

The municipality of Buch am Irchel includes several smaller areas. These are Oberbuch, Unterbuch, Wiler, Bebikon, Desibach, and Oberhueb. In 1855, a village called Gräslikon became part of a nearby town, Berg am Irchel.

People and Life in Buch am Irchel

As of 2022, Buch am Irchel has a population of about 900 people. A small part of the population, around 5%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 17.5%.

Most people in Buch am Irchel speak German, which is the main language in this part of Switzerland. A very small number of people also speak English or Spanish.

In the 2007 local election, the most popular political party was the SVP. They received almost half of all the votes. Other popular parties included the CSP, the FDP, and the SPS.

Most adults in Buch am Irchel are well-educated. About 87% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.

The unemployment rate in Buch am Irchel is very low, at less than 1%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.

How People Work in Buch am Irchel

The jobs people do in Buch am Irchel can be grouped into three main types:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming and forestry. About 89 people work in this area, with 31 businesses.
• Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. There are 31 people working in this sector, with five businesses.
• Tertiary sector: This covers jobs that provide services, like shops, offices, or schools. About 50 people work in this sector, with 15 businesses.

Population Changes Over Time

The table below shows how the population of Buch am Irchel has changed throughout history:

Please note: The numbers up to 1850 include the village of Gräslikon, which later became part of Berg am Irchel in 1855.

See also

In Spanish: Buch am Irchel para niños