Hirzel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Hirzel
Location in Switzerland
Hirzel
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Horgen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.68 km2 (3.74 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 678 m (2,224 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2020)
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| • Total | 2,179 | |
| • Density | 225.10/km2 (583.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8816
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| Surrounded by | Hausen am Albis, Horgen, Menzingen (ZG), Neuheim (ZG), Schönenberg, Wädenswil | |
Hirzel was once a small town, or municipality, located in the Horgen district of the Zürich canton in Switzerland. On January 1, 2018, Hirzel joined with the larger town of Horgen. So, it is now part of Horgen.
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History of Hirzel
Hirzel is quite old! It was first written about in documents way back in 1269. At that time, its name was spelled Hirsol.
Where is Hirzel?
Hirzel covers an area of about 9.6 square kilometers (around 3.7 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 69%, is used for farming. About 18.5% of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land has buildings, roads, or natural features like rivers.
The town of Hirzel includes a few different areas. These are Hirzel-Kirche (which means Hirzel-Church), Hirzel-Spitzen, and Hirzel-Höchi. In 1878, the borders of the town were officially measured and changed. Because of this, some farmhouses from nearby Wädenswil and Horgen became part of Hirzel.
People of Hirzel
Hirzel has a population of about 2,179 people. Most people in Hirzel speak German, which is the main language in this part of Switzerland. A smaller number of people speak English or French.
The people of Hirzel are generally well-educated. Many adults have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
In 2007, the most popular political party in Hirzel was the SVP. Other popular parties included the SPS and the FDP.
Hirzel has a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people work in farming, while others work in factories or in service jobs like shops and offices.
Most people in Hirzel are either Protestant or Catholic.
Famous People from Hirzel
Hirzel is known as the birthplace of Johanna Spyri. She was born there in 1827. Johanna Spyri wrote the famous children's book Heidi. If you visit Hirzel, you can find a museum dedicated to her life and work.
Another notable person from Hirzel was Hans Landis. He was an Anabaptist leader who lived in the late 1500s.
Getting Around
The Zimmerberg bus line helps people travel around the Hirzel area and the nearby Sihl valley. This bus service is run by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU).
See also
In Spanish: Hirzel para niños
