Dietikon (district) facts for kids
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Dietikon District
Bezirk Dietikon
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Zürich |
| Capital | Dietikon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.06 km2 (23.19 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 94,533 |
| • Density | 1,573.98/km2 (4,076.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 11 |
The Dietikon District is a special area in Switzerland. It's like a county or a region within the larger Canton of Zürich. Think of a canton as a state, and a district as a smaller part of that state. The main city and capital of this district is Dietikon.
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What is a District?
In Switzerland, a district is a way to organize different towns and villages. It helps with things like local government and services. The Dietikon District brings together several communities that work together.
Where is Dietikon District?
The Dietikon District is located in the Canton of Zürich, which is one of the 26 cantons in Switzerland. It's in the northern part of the country. The district is known for its mix of busy towns and quieter, green areas.
Towns and Villages in Dietikon District
The Dietikon District is made up of 11 different towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each of these places has its own unique character. The biggest town in the district is Dietikon itself.
Here's a list of the municipalities in the Dietikon District:
| Coat of arms | Postal code and municipality | People (Dec. 2007) |
Area in km² |
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8904 Aesch |
994 | 5.24 |
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8903 Birmensdorf |
5540 | 11.38 |
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8953 Dietikon |
22497 | 9.33 |
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8954 Geroldswil |
4470 | 1.91 |
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8102 Oberengstringen |
6167 | 2.13 |
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8955 Oetwil an der Limmat |
2222 | 2.76 |
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8952 Schlieren |
13753 | 6.58 |
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8142 Uitikon |
3754 | 4.38 |
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8103 Unterengstringen |
3058 | 3.32 |
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8902 Urdorf |
9102 | 7.62 |
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8104 Weiningen |
4118 | 5.41 |
| Total (11) | 75'675 | 60.06 |
Quick Facts
- The Dietikon District covers an area of about 60 square kilometers (about 23 square miles).
- As of December 2007, over 75,000 people lived in the district.
- The district uses Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during the warmer months.
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