Kappel am Albis facts for kids
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Kappel am Albis
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 Kappel am Albis
Location in Switzerland
Kappel am Albis
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Affoltern-am-Albis | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.91 km2 (3.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,245 | |
| • Density | 157.40/km2 (407.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8926
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| Surrounded by | Baar (ZG), Hausen am Albis, Knonau, Mettmenstetten, Rifferswil, Steinhausen (ZG) | |
Kappel am Albis is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Zürich. The town is part of the Affoltern district.
The name 'Kappel' means 'chapel' in German. The 'am Albis' part helps tell it apart. This is because there are two other villages named Kappel in Switzerland.
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Discovering Kappel am Albis History
Kappel am Albis was first written about in the year 1185. It started as a monastery in 1185. A monastery is a place where monks live and work.
Today, this old monastery is still important. It is now a seminar center, a hotel, a cafe, and a restaurant.
The Kappel Wars and Reformation
Kappel am Albis was the site of important events. These were the Wars of Kappel in 1529 and 1531. These wars happened during a time of big changes in Switzerland. This period was called the Reformation.
A famous leader of the Reformation was Huldrych Zwingli. A monument to Zwingli is located nearby. It is in a small area called Näfenhäuser.
Exploring Kappel am Albis Geography
Kappel am Albis covers an area of about 7.8 square kilometers (3 square miles). A large part of this land, about 70%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 21% of the area.
About 7% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest, about 1%, includes rivers or other natural features.
Understanding Kappel am Albis Population
Kappel am Albis has a population of 1,245 people. About 8.9% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the population has slightly decreased.
Most people in Kappel am Albis speak German. About 96% of the population uses German as their main language. English is the second most common language, followed by French.
Education and Work in Kappel am Albis
The people in Kappel am Albis are generally well educated. About 83% of adults aged 25-64 have finished higher education. This includes university or other advanced schools.
The town has a low unemployment rate, around 1%. Many people work in different types of jobs. Some work in farming, others in manufacturing. Many also work in service jobs like hotels or restaurants.
The population of Kappel am Albis has changed over time:
| year | population |
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| 1634 | 256 |
| 1799 | 438 |
| 1850 | 743 |
| 1900 | 697 |
| 1950 | 676 |
| 1980 | 567 |
| 2000 | 865 |
Famous People from Kappel am Albis
- Josias Simmler (1530–1576): He was a theologian and a classicist. He wrote the first book specifically about the Alps mountains.
- Ernst Nievergelt (1910–1999): He was a cyclist. He competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Images for kids
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An aerial view of Kappel am Albis from 1953.
See also
In Spanish: Kappel am Albis para niños
