Dägerlen facts for kids

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Dägerlen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Dägerlen Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Winterthur
Area
• Total	7.95 km2 (3.07 sq mi)
Elevation	474 m (1,555 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,037
• Density	130.44/km2 (337.8/sq mi)
Postal code	8471
Surrounded by	Adlikon, Dinhard, Henggart, Hettlingen, Humlikon, Seuzach, Thalheim an der Thur

Dägerlen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Zürich, which is like a state or region. Dägerlen is part of the Winterthur district. It's a quiet place with a mix of farms, forests, and homes.

A Glimpse into Dägerlen's Past

An old aerial photo of Dägerlen from 1923.

Dägerlen was first mentioned in old writings in the 1300s. Back then, it was known as Tegerlo. One of its villages, Rutschwil, was mentioned even earlier, in 1219.

In the 1200s, Rutschwil was a "fief." This means it was land given by a powerful lord to someone else. It belonged to the Kyburg family. They had special knights, called ministerialis, who served them. These knights managed much of the land that is now Dägerlen.

In 1264, the Kyburg family line ended. Dägerlen then came under the control of the Habsburgs. The Habsburgs were a very important royal family in Europe for many centuries.

Dägerlen's Landscape and Land Use

Dägerlen covers an area of about 8 square kilometers (about 3 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming. About 67% of Dägerlen's area is farmland. This means you'll see many fields and farms around.

Forests cover about 25% of the municipality. These green areas are important for nature and recreation. Buildings and roads make up about 7% of the land. The rest, a very small part, includes rivers and other non-farmed areas.

Dägerlen is located near the Zürcher Weinland, which is a wine-growing region. It sits south of the Thur river. The municipality includes several small settlements. These are Dägerlen, Oberwil, Rutschwil, Berg, and Bänk.

Who Lives in Dägerlen?

As of 2022, Dägerlen has a population of about 1,000 people. A small part of the population, about 7.8%, are people from other countries. The population has been growing steadily over the last ten years.

Most people in Dägerlen speak German, which is the main language. About 96% of the residents speak German. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by about 2% of the people. Italian is the third most common.

Age and Education

Dägerlen has a good mix of age groups. Children and teenagers, up to 19 years old, make up about 30% of the population. Adults, aged 20 to 64, are the largest group, making up about 59%. Seniors, over 64 years old, are about 10% of the population.

Most adults in Dägerlen are well-educated. About 82% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes universities or special colleges.

Work and Jobs

Dägerlen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work have jobs. In 2005, many people worked in farming. This is called the "primary economic sector." Others worked in manufacturing or construction, which is the "secondary sector." A growing number of people work in services, like shops or offices. This is known as the "tertiary sector."

Many people in Dägerlen work part-time. About 59% of the working population has part-time jobs. The rest work full-time.

Religious Backgrounds

In Dägerlen, most people are Christian. In 2008, there were more Protestants than Catholics. About 74% of the population identified as Protestant. Around 12% were Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other religions, or did not state a religion. Some people also identified as atheist or agnostic.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Dägerlen has changed a lot over the centuries. Here's a quick look: