Fehraltorf facts for kids

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Fehraltorf Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Fehraltorf Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Pfäffikon
Area
• Total	9.47 km2 (3.66 sq mi)
Elevation	530 m (1,740 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	6,574
• Density	694.2/km2 (1,797.9/sq mi)
Postal code	8320
Surrounded by	Illnau-Effretikon, Pfäffikon, Russikon, Uster, Volketswil

Fehraltorf is a town, also called a municipality, located in the Pfäffikon district. It's part of the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. It's a place where many people live and work, and it has an interesting history.

History of Fehraltorf

Fehraltorf has been known by different names over time. It was first mentioned between the years 1265 and 1287. Back then, it was called Rueggesaltorf and also Altorf de Chiburg.

Later, around 1670, people started calling it Rüeggis-Altdorff and Feer-Altdorff. These old names show how the town's name slowly changed into what we know today as Fehraltorf.

Geography and Landscape

Fehraltorf covers an area of about 9.5 square kilometers (which is about 3.7 square miles). A big part of this land, about 55.8%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms around the town.

About 27.3% of the area is covered by forests, providing green spaces and natural habitats. The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 15.9% of the land. The remaining small part, about 1.1%, includes things like rivers or other natural areas that aren't used for farming or building.

Fehraltorf is located in a valley called the upper Kempt valley. It includes the main village of Fehraltorf and a part of a smaller settlement called Mesikon. A hamlet is a very small village.

People and Population

Fehraltorf is home to a good number of people. As of the latest count, the town has 6,574 residents. About 15.2% of the people living here are from other countries.

The population has been growing steadily over the past 10 years, increasing by about 15.1%. This means more people are choosing to live in Fehraltorf.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Fehraltorf speak German, which is the main language for about 88.6% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 2.6% of residents. Albanian is the third most common, spoken by 1.9%.

Age Groups and Education

The population of Fehraltorf includes people of all ages. Children and teenagers, from 0 to 19 years old, make up about 26.1% of the population. Adults, aged 20 to 64, are the largest group, making up 66.3%. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, make up 7.7%.

Education is important in Fehraltorf. About 79.9% of adults between 25 and 64 years old have completed higher education. This means they have gone to a special school after high school, like a university or a technical college.

There are 1916 households in Fehraltorf. A household is a group of people living together in one home.

Work and Economy

Fehraltorf has a low unemployment rate of 2.58%, which means most people who want to work have jobs. The town's economy is divided into three main parts:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming and natural resources. About 153 people work in this area, with 31 businesses.
• Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and making things. There are 884 people employed in this sector, with 78 businesses.
• Tertiary sector: This is the largest sector and includes service jobs, like working in shops, offices, or healthcare. About 1472 people work in services, with 192 businesses.

Most of the working population, about 71.8%, works full-time, while 28.2% work part-time.

Religious Beliefs

In Fehraltorf, many people have different religious beliefs. As of 2008, there were 1433 Catholics and 2414 Protestants.

Looking back at the year 2000, about 50.1% of the population identified as Protestant. Most of these belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 29.4% of the population was Catholic. The remaining people belonged to other religions, or chose not to state a religion, or were atheist or agnostic.

Population Growth Over Time

The table below shows how the population of Fehraltorf has changed throughout history:

Transportation

Fehraltorf has good transportation links. The Fehraltorf railway station is a stop on the S-Bahn Zürich train line, specifically line S3. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the town by train.

South of the town, there is a small airfield called Speck-Fehraltorf Airfield. It has a 600-meter long grass runway.

Images for kids

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  An aerial view of Fehraltorf from 1920.

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  The church in Fehraltorf.

See also

In Spanish: Fehraltorf para niños