Hedingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hedingen
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 Hedingen
Location in Switzerland
Hedingen
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Affoltern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.53 km2 (2.52 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,795 | |
| • Density | 581.2/km2 (1,505.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8908
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| Surrounded by | Affoltern am Albis, Arni (AG), Bonstetten, Islisberg (AG), Jonen (AG), Stallikon | |
Hedingen is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Affoltern district. It is part of the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
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History of Hedingen
Hedingen was first mentioned in official records way back in 1116. This means its name appeared in a document from that year, showing it was an established place even then.
Geography of Hedingen
Hedingen covers an area of about 6.6 square kilometers (about 2.5 square miles).
Most of the land in Hedingen is used for nature and farming. Almost half of the land (48%) is used for agricultural purposes, like growing crops or raising animals. About a third (32.6%) is covered by beautiful forests. The rest of the land (18.6%) has buildings and roads where people live and work. A very small part (0.8%) is made up of rivers or other natural areas that aren't used for farming or building.
The municipality includes the main village of Hedingen. It also has smaller settlements called hamlets, like Fromoos and Ismatt, plus some scattered houses.
People and Life in Hedingen
Hedingen has a population of 3,795 people (as of 31 December 2020). About 13.5% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Hedingen has grown quite a bit, by about 18.2%.
Most people in Hedingen speak German (88.7%). Italian is the second most common language (3.0%), and Serbo-Croatian is third (2.0%).
In 2007, the most popular political party in local elections was the SVP, which got 34% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SPS (19.4%), the FDP (13.8%), and the CSP (11.8%).
Looking at the age groups in Hedingen (as of 2000):
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 28.1% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) make up 60.9%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 11%.
Many adults in Hedingen are well-educated. About 83% of people aged 25-64 have finished either advanced high school education or gone on to higher education, like university.
Hedingen has a low unemployment rate of 1.59%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.
- In 2005, 43 people worked in the primary economic sector, which includes farming and forestry. There were about 16 businesses in this area.
- 712 people worked in the secondary sector, which involves manufacturing and construction. There were 24 businesses in this sector.
- 547 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops, schools, and healthcare. There were 78 businesses in this sector.
Getting Around Hedingen
Hedingen railway station is an important stop for the Zürich S-Bahn train lines S5 and S14. You can reach Zürich Hauptbahnhof, a major train station in Zurich, in just 27 minutes from Hedingen.
Images for kids
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A peaceful pond near Hedingen.
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An aerial view of Hedingen from 500 meters up, taken in 1923 by Walter Mittelholzer.
See also
In Spanish: Hedingen para niños
