Dürnten facts for kids

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Dürnten Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Dürnten Location in Canton of Zürich Show map of Canton of Zürich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zürich
District	Hinwil
Area
• Total	10.22 km2 (3.95 sq mi)
Elevation	511 m (1,677 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	7,645
• Density	748.0/km2 (1,937.4/sq mi)
Postal code	8635
Localities	Tann, Dürnten, Oberdürnten, Breitenmatt
Surrounded by	Bubikon, Hinwil, Rüti, Wald
Twin towns	Szentbékkálla (Hungary)

Dürnten is a town, also called a municipality, located in the Hinwil district of the Zürich canton in Switzerland. It's a lovely place to live!

A Look Back in Time: Dürnten's History

Dürnten is quite old! It was first mentioned in official records between the years 743 and 747. Back then, it was known by the name Tunriude.

Exploring Dürnten's Geography

Dürnten village and church

Dürnten covers an area of about 10.2 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). A big part of this land, around 60%, is used for farming. Forests make up about 17% of the area.

About 21% of Dürnten is covered by buildings and roads. The rest, a small part, includes natural features like rivers. For example, the Jona river flows right through the municipality.

Dürnten is nestled on the southwest side of the Bachtel mountain. It includes a few smaller villages like Dürnten, Oberdürnten, and Tann.

Who Lives in Dürnten: Population and People

Dürnten is home to thousands of people. As of the latest count, about 15% of the people living here are from other countries. The population has been growing steadily over the past ten years.

Languages Spoken in Dürnten

Most people in Dürnten speak German, which is about 89% of the population. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Italian.

Education and Work in Dürnten

Many adults in Dürnten are well-educated. About 76% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a specialized college.

Dürnten has many households, which are basically homes where people live. There are 2464 households in the municipality.

People in Dürnten work in different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 155 people work in this area.
• Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. Around 268 people work here.
• Tertiary sector: This covers service jobs, like working in shops or offices. About 847 people are employed in this sector.

Many people work full-time, but a good number also work part-time.

Religious Life in Dürnten

Dürnten has a mix of religions. Many residents are Protestant, especially from the Swiss Reformed Church. A good number are also Catholic. There are also people who follow other religions or no religion at all. A special place of worship, the Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple, opened in Dürnten in 2010.

Historical Population Growth

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

Dürnten's International Friends: Twin Towns

Dürnten has a special friendship with another town in a different country. This is called being "twinned" or having a "sister city."

• Dürnten is twinned with Szentbékkálla in Hungary. This partnership started in 2001.