Fischenthal facts for kids

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Kirche (Church) in Fischenthal
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Fischenthal Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Fischenthal Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Hinwil
Area
• Total	30.24 km2 (11.68 sq mi)
Elevation	840 m (2,760 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	2,501
• Density	82.705/km2 (214.21/sq mi)
Postal code	8000
Localities	Steg, Fischenthal and Gibswil
Surrounded by	Bäretswil, Bauma, Fischingen (TG), Goldingen (SG), Hinwil, Mosnang (SG), Sternenberg, Wald

Fischenthal is a village and a municipality in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Zürich, within the Hinwil district. Besides the main village of Fischenthal, this area also includes the villages of Gibswil and Steg. There are also almost 100 smaller settlements scattered around.

A Look at Fischenthal's History

Aerial view of Fischenthal from 200 meters up, taken by Walter Mittelholzer in 1919.

Fischenthal has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 878. At that time, its name was Fiskinestal. This shows that people have been living and working in this area for a very long time.

Exploring Fischenthal's Geography

Fischenthal is located in the upper part of the Töss Valley. It is the largest municipality in the canton of Zurich when you look at its land area. The Jona river actually starts its journey near Fischenthal.

Villages and Settlements

The municipality includes the mountain villages of Fischenthal, Gibswil, and Steg. You can also find almost 100 smaller settlements spread out across the Tössbergland, which means "Töss mountain land."

Fun Activities in Gibswil

Gibswil is a well-known spot for winter sports. It has the Bachtelblick-Schanze, which is a ski jumping hill. It also offers the Panoramaloipe Gibswil, a great trail for cross-country skiing.

Land Use in Fischenthal

Fischenthal covers an area of about 30.2 square kilometers (11.7 square miles). A big part of this land, about 31.6%, is used for farming. Even more, 63.1%, is covered by forests. About 4% of the land has buildings or roads on it. The remaining 1.3% is made up of things like rivers or mountains that are not used for farming or building.

People and Population in Fischenthal

Fischenthal has a population of 2,501. About 11.8% of the people living here are from other countries. The population is almost evenly split between males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).

Age Groups in Fischenthal

Looking at the age of the people in Fischenthal (as of 2000):

• Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 31.1% of the population.
• Adults (20–64 years old) make up 57.1%.
• Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 11.8%.

Education in Fischenthal

Most people in Switzerland are well-educated. In Fischenthal, about 70.9% of adults (between 25 and 64 years old) have finished higher education. This means they have completed either upper secondary education (like high school) or even more advanced studies at a university or a Fachhochschule (a type of professional university). There are 743 households, or homes, in Fischenthal.

Work and Employment

As of 2005, the unemployment rate in Fischenthal was 2.19%. This means only a small percentage of people who wanted to work could not find a job. In 2007, about 28.8% of working people had full-time jobs, while 71.3% worked part-time.

Religious Beliefs

As of 2008, there were 476 Catholics and 1278 Protestants in Fischenthal. A census in 2000 showed that 60.5% of the people were Protestant, with most belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 20.8% of the population was Catholic. Some people belonged to other religions, or did not state a religion, or were atheist or agnostic.

Historical Population Changes

The table below shows how the population of Fischenthal has changed over many years:

Getting Around Fischenthal: Transport

Road 16, also known as the Tösstalstrasse, goes through Fischenthal's three main villages: Steg, Fischenthal, and Gibswil.

Train Connections

A railway line called the Tösstal railway line runs alongside the road. Fischenthal has three train stations: Steg station, Fischenthal station, and Gibswil station. All these stations are part of the Zurich S-Bahn service S26, which is a local train network.

Closest Airport

The nearest airport is the Wangen Airport. It is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) away from Gibswil.

See also

In Spanish: Fischenthal para niños