Hausen am Albis facts for kids

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Hausen am Albis Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Hausen am Albis Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Affoltern
Area
• Total	13.6 km2 (5.3 sq mi)
Elevation	611 m (2,005 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	3,801
• Density	279.5/km2 (723.9/sq mi)
Postal code	8915
Surrounded by	Aeugst am Albis, Baar (ZG), Hirzel, Horgen, Kappel am Albis, Langnau am Albis, Neuheim (ZG), Rifferswil

Hausen am Albis is a charming village in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Zürich. This village is part of the Affoltern district. It is a great place to learn about Swiss life and culture.

A Look at Its Past

Hausen am Albis has a long and interesting history. It might have been first mentioned in the year 869. Back then, it was possibly called Husun. Later, in 1242, it was definitely known as Husen.

The village's name changed slightly over time. Before 1911, it was simply called Hausen. The "am Albis" part was added later. This helps to show its location near the Albis hills.

Where Is Hausen am Albis?

Hausen am Albis seen from the Albis hills, with Zugersee (lake) in the background.

Aerial view from 500 meters by Walter Mittelholzer (1924)

Hausen am Albis covers an area of about 13.7 square kilometers (5.3 square miles). A large part of this land, about 58%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 29% of the area. About 10.7% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest is made up of rivers or other natural features.

The village is located on the southern side of the Albis pass. This is a mountain pass in Switzerland. Hausen am Albis includes smaller parts like Heisch and Ebertswil. It also has many small hamlets and individual houses spread out.

People and Life in Hausen am Albis

Hausen am Albis has a population of about 3,800 people. A small part of the population, about 10.5%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 7.1%.

Most people in Hausen am Albis speak German. About 93.6% of the population uses German as their main language. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 1.2% of people. English is also spoken by about 1.2% of the population.

Age Groups in the Village

The population is divided into different age groups. Children and teenagers, from 0 to 19 years old, make up 27.6% of the population. Adults, aged 20 to 64, are the largest group at 61.9%. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, make up 10.5% of the population.

Education and Work

People in Switzerland generally have a good education. In Hausen am Albis, about 84.8% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished upper secondary education. Many have also gone on to higher education, like university.

The unemployment rate in Hausen am Albis is quite low, at 1.18%. This means most people who want to work have jobs.

People in Hausen am Albis work in different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 139 people work in this area. There are about 51 businesses in this sector.
• Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 262 people work in these types of jobs. There are 36 businesses in this sector.
• Tertiary sector: This covers services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 373 people work in this sector. There are 96 businesses providing services.

Population Over Time

The table below shows how the population of Hausen am Albis has changed over many years:

See also

In Spanish: Hausen am Albis para niños