Flaach facts for kids

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Flaach Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Flaach Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Andelfingen
Area
• Total	10.17 km2 (3.93 sq mi)
Elevation	360 m (1,180 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,430
• Density	140.6/km2 (364.2/sq mi)
Postal code	8416
Surrounded by	Andelfingen, Berg am Irchel, Buchberg (SH), Kleinandelfingen, Marthalen, Rüdlingen (SH), Volken

Flaach is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Zürich area, which is called a canton, and belongs to the Andelfingen district. Flaach is known for its mix of farming land and beautiful forests.

History of Flaach

An aerial view of Flaach in 1954.

Flaach is a very old place! It was first mentioned in official papers way back in the year 1044. This shows that people have been living and building here for a very long time.

Over the centuries, Flaach grew bigger. It expanded several times by adding land from a nearby place called Berg am Irchel. For example, parts like Oberdorf joined Flaach in 1619. Later, Schloss Schollenberg joined in 1775, and Ziegelhütte in 1788.

Geography and Nature

Flaach covers an area of about 10.2 square kilometers (which is about 4 square miles). This area is used in different ways:

• About half of the land (51.4%) is used for farming.
• A large part (34.2%) is covered by forests.
• Some land (8.2%) is used for buildings and roads.
• The rest (6.2%) includes rivers and other natural areas.

The town is located south of where the Thur river meets another river. This area is known for its natural beauty.

Schloss Flaach

Flaach is home to a special old building called Schloss Flaach. A "Schloss" is a type of castle or manor house. This building is considered a very important historical site in Switzerland. It is recognized as a "heritage site of national significance," meaning it's a valuable part of the country's history and culture.

People and Life in Flaach

Flaach has a population of about 1,430 people. About 11% of the people living in Flaach are from other countries. The number of people living here has grown by about 10.5% over the last ten years.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Flaach speak German, which is the main language (91.6%). Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian (2.4%) and Albanian (2.2%).

Education and Jobs

People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Flaach, about 80% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.

Flaach has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work have jobs. The town has different types of jobs:

• Farming: About 123 people work in farming, with 37 businesses in this area.
• Manufacturing: 118 people work in manufacturing and production, with 19 businesses.
• Services: The largest number of people, 426, work in service jobs (like shops, offices, and healthcare), with 52 businesses.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Flaach has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look:

Famous People from Flaach

One notable person born in Flaach is Richard Fehr. He was born on July 15, 1939. He became the seventh Chief Apostle of the New Apostolic Church, which is a Christian church.

See also

In Spanish: Flaach para niños