Buchs, Zürich facts for kids

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Buchs Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Buchs Location in Canton of Zürich Show map of Canton of Zürich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zürich
District	Dielsdorf
Area
• Total	5.84 km2 (2.25 sq mi)
Elevation	442 m (1,450 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	6,555
• Density	1,122.4/km2 (2,907.1/sq mi)
Postal code	8107
Surrounded by	Boppelsen, Dällikon, Dänikon, Dielsdorf, Niederhasli, Otelfingen, Regensberg, Regensdorf

Kryptoportikus

Buchs is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Dielsdorf district. This district is part of the Zürich canton. Buchs is a small but interesting place to learn about Swiss life.

History of Buchs

Aerial view of Buchs from 1922

Buchs was first mentioned a very long time ago. This was in the year 870. Back then, it was called Pusaha. Later, in 1219, its name changed to Buhsa. This shows that Buchs has a long history.

Geography and Nature

Buchs covers an area of about 5.9 square kilometers. A big part of this land is used for farming. About half of the area is farmland. Forests cover a good portion too, about 27%.

Buildings and roads take up about 22% of the land. The rest is made up of rivers or other natural areas. Buchs is located in a valley called the Furttal. It sits on the southern side of the Lägern ridge.

People and Population

Buchs has a population of around 6,000 people. About 19% of the people living here are from other countries. The town's population has grown quite a bit. It grew by over 27% in the last ten years.

Most people in Buchs speak German. This is about 88.6% of the population. Italian is the second most common language. Albanian is the third most spoken language.

Age Groups in Buchs

The population of Buchs is divided into different age groups. Children and teenagers, from 0 to 19 years old, make up 26.2% of the population. Adults, aged 20 to 64, are the largest group. They make up 66.9% of the population. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, make up 7% of the population.

Education and Jobs

People in Switzerland are generally well educated. In Buchs, many adults have finished high school. A good number have also gone on to college or a special technical school. This shows a strong focus on learning.

Buchs has a low unemployment rate. This means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, many people worked in different areas. Some worked in farming. Others worked in factories, making things. Many more worked in service jobs. These include things like shops, offices, and healthcare.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Buchs has changed a lot. Here is a look at how the population has grown:

Transportation in Buchs

Buchs has a train station called Buchs-Dällikon railway station. This station is part of the Zürich S-Bahn network. The S6 train line stops here. This line connects Buchs to other towns.

Long ago, Buchs had another train station. This was part of a different railway line. That line closed down in 1937. The old station building is still there. It is in the upper part of the village. But the train tracks were removed in 1969.