Hochfelden, Switzerland facts for kids
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Hochfelden
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 Hochfelden
Location in Switzerland
Hochfelden
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Bülach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.17 km2 (2.38 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 399 m (1,309 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,020 | |
| • Density | 327.4/km2 (847.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8182
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| Surrounded by | Bülach, Glattfelden, Höri, Neerach, Stadel bei Niederglatt | |
Hochfelden is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Bülach district. This district is part of the Zürich canton.
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A Look Back: History
Hochfelden is quite old! The first time it was ever written about was in the year 886. Back then, it was called Hofelda.
Where is Hochfelden?
Hochfelden covers an area of about 6.2 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). Imagine a square about 2.5 kilometers on each side.
Most of the land is covered by forests, about 45% of it. Another large part, about 43%, is used for farming. About 9% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest, a small part, is made up of rivers or other natural areas.
The town is located near the Glatt Valley and the town of Bülach. Hochfelden is made up of two main parts: the village of Hochfelden itself and a smaller village called Wilenhof.
Who Lives in Hochfelden?
Hochfelden has a population of 2,020 people. About 13% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Hochfelden has grown by about 23%.
Most people in Hochfelden speak German, which is about 88% of the population. The next most common languages are Albanian and Italian.
Age Groups and Education
In Hochfelden, about 27% of the people are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults (from 20 to 64 years old) make up about 65% of the population. Seniors (over 64 years old) are about 8% of the people.
Many adults in Hochfelden have a good education. About 78% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes universities or special colleges.
Jobs and Work
Hochfelden has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.
People in Hochfelden work in different kinds of jobs:
- Farming: About 37 people work in farming. There are about 16 businesses related to farming.
- Manufacturing: About 190 people work in factories or making things. There are 18 businesses in this area.
- Services: About 115 people work in service jobs, like shops, offices, or healthcare. There are 36 businesses in this sector.
How the Population Has Changed
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Hochfelden has changed over many years:
