Horgen (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Horgen District
Bezirk Horgen
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Zürich |
| Capital | Horgen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 104.16 km2 (40.22 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 127,263 |
| • Density | 1,221.80/km2 (3,164.46/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 12 |
The Horgen District is an important area in Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Zürich. In Switzerland, a canton is like a large state or region. The main town, or capital, of the Horgen District is Horgen.
What is Horgen District?
A district is a smaller area within a canton. It helps to organize different towns and villages. The Horgen District is located in the canton of Zürich. It is home to many communities.
Towns and Villages
The Horgen District has 12 different municipalities. A municipality is a local government area. It is like a town or a group of villages that work together. Here are the municipalities in Horgen District:
- Adliswil
- Hirzel
- Horgen (which includes the village of Sihlbrugg Dorf)
- Hütten
- Kilchberg
- Langnau am Albis
- Oberrieden
- Richterswil (which includes the village of Samstagern)
- Rüschlikon
- Schönenberg
- Thalwil
- Wädenswil
These municipalities work together to manage the district. The total area of the Horgen District is about 104.16 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small city.
People Living in Horgen District
Many people live in the Horgen District. The total number of people living here is updated regularly. You can see the exact number in the information box at the top of this page. This population count helps us understand how many people call this district home.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Horgen para niños
