Fällanden facts for kids

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Fällanden Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Fällanden Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Uster
Area
• Total	6.38 km2 (2.46 sq mi)
Elevation	491 m (1,611 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	8,934
• Density	1,400.3/km2 (3,626.8/sq mi)
Postal code	8117
Localities	Fällanden, Benglen, Pfaffhausen
Surrounded by	Dübendorf, Greifensee, Maur, Schwerzenbach, Zurich

Fällanden is a town in Switzerland. It's located in the Canton of Zürich, which is like a state or region. Fällanden is part of the Uster district and sits in the Glatt Valley, also known as Glattal in German.

History of Fällanden

Fällanden has a long history! The town was first mentioned in old writings around the year 820. Back then, it was called Fenichlanda.

Geography and Landscape

Fällanden as seen from the Glatt river

An aerial view of Fällanden from 1923

Fällanden covers an area of about 6.4 square kilometers (2.5 square miles). A large part of this land, about 40%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost 30% of the area.

About 26% of Fällanden is covered by buildings and roads. The rest of the land includes rivers and other natural areas. In 1996, buildings made up 20% of the town's total area. Roads and other transport areas made up 6.1%.

Fällanden is a group of villages that grew together. These include the main village of Fällanden, plus Benglen, Pfaffhausen, and Neuhausen. The town is located on the northeast side of the Pfannenstiel mountain chain. The beautiful Greifensee lake is also very close by.

Getting Around Fällanden

Fällanden has good public transport. Bus lines connect the town to nearby places like Schwerzenbach, Duebendorf, and Maur. You can also take a bus directly uphill to Zurich. This makes it easy for people to travel to work in central Zurich. Fällanden even has special bus lanes. These lanes help buses run on time, even when there is a lot of traffic.

People and Population

Fällanden is home to many people. As of 2023, the town has about 9,000 residents. Around 18% of the people living here are from other countries. The population has been growing steadily over the past 10 years.

Most people in Fällanden speak German, which is the main language. A smaller number of people speak French or English.

Education in Fällanden

Swiss people are generally well-educated. In Fällanden, about 84% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school. Many have also gone on to higher education, like university.

Community and Beliefs

In 2008, there were about 2,178 Catholics and 2,887 Protestants in Fällanden. A census in 2000 showed that about 44% of the people were Protestant. This included those from the Swiss Reformed Church. About 29% of the population was Catholic. Some people belonged to other religions, while others did not state a religion. About 18% of the people said they were atheist or agnostic.

Historical Population Growth

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

Industries in Fällanden

Fällanden has a small area for industries. A major company here is Bruker. They make special medical scanners called NMR scanners. These scanners help doctors see inside the body. Bruker bought a Swiss company called Trüb-Täuber in 1964.

Another important company is Bucher Leichtbau AG. They make parts for aircraft, like seats and tables. They also make medical equipment. There is also a glass factory and other businesses in the town. A large power line, which carries electricity, ends near Fällanden.

Famous People from Fällanden

• Rudolf Wolf (1816-1893) was a famous astronomer and mathematician.
• Albert Meyer (1870-1953) was a politician who was a member of the Swiss Federal Council. This is like being a government minister in Switzerland.

See also

In Spanish: Fällanden para niños