Henggart facts for kids

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Henggart Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Henggart Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Andelfingen
Area
• Total	3.03 km2 (1.17 sq mi)
Elevation	440 m (1,440 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	2,293
• Density	756.8/km2 (1,960/sq mi)
Postal code	8444
Surrounded by	Dägerlen, Hettlingen, Humlikon, Neftenbach

Henggart is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is found in the Andelfingen district within the canton of Zürich.

A Look at Henggart's Past

Henggart was first mentioned in official records in the year 1228. Back then, it was known as de Hengart. This shows that the town has a long history, going back many centuries.

Exploring Henggart's Geography

An aerial view of Henggart from 300 meters up, taken in 1923.

Henggart covers an area of about 3.1 square kilometers (which is about 1.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 56.5%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms around.

Forests cover almost 20% of the area, providing green spaces and natural beauty. The remaining land, about 23.5%, is where buildings and roads are located.

Who Lives in Henggart?

Henggart is home to 2,293 people. A small part of the population, about 7.9%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Henggart has grown quite a bit, by over 31%.

Languages Spoken in Henggart

Most people in Henggart speak German. About 94.4% of the population uses German as their main language. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by about 1.5% of the people. Italian is the third most common, spoken by about 1.0%.

Age Groups in the Community

In Henggart, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 26.3% of the population. Adults, aged 20 to 64, are the largest group, making up 61.9%. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, make up 11.8% of the population.

Education and Jobs in Henggart

Many adults in Henggart have a good education. About 85.6% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either high school or gone on to higher education, like university.

Henggart has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find a job. The unemployment rate is about 1.57%.

The town has different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 35 people work in this area.
• Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 67 people work in these types of jobs.
• Tertiary sector: This covers services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. This is the biggest job sector in Henggart, with 248 people working in it.

How Henggart's Population Has Changed Over Time

Here's a look at how the number of people living in Henggart has changed through history:

Getting Around: Transportation

Henggart has its own train station, called Henggart railway station. This station is part of the S-Bahn Zürich network, specifically on the S33 line. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from Henggart by train.