Neerach facts for kids

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Neerach Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Neerach Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Dielsdorf
Area
• Total	6.04 km2 (2.33 sq mi)
Elevation	449 m (1,473 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	3,229
• Density	534.6/km2 (1,384.6/sq mi)
Postal code	8173
Surrounded by	Bachs, Hochfelden, Höri, Niederglatt, Stadel bei Niederglatt, Steinmaur
Twin towns	Präz (Switzerland)

Neerach is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Dielsdorf district, which is part of the canton of Zürich. Neerach is a lovely place to live, with a mix of nature and community life.

Neerach's Past: A Look at History

Neerach was first written about a very long time ago. This happened between the years 1160 and 1169. Back then, its name was spelled Neracho.

Another part of Neerach, called Ried, was mentioned even earlier. It appeared in records around the year 1149. These old mentions help us learn about how the town has grown over many centuries.

An aerial view of Neerach from 1950.

Exploring Neerach's Geography

An aerial view showing the town of Neerach.

Neerach covers an area of about 6 square kilometers (about 2.3 square miles). A big part of this land is used for farming. About 64% of Neerach's land is used for growing crops or raising animals.

A smaller part, about 6%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for nature and offer places to explore. About 18% of the land has buildings and roads. The rest, about 12%, is made up of natural features like rivers.

The municipality of Neerach is actually made of two main parts. These are the two villages named Neerach and Ried.

Understanding Neerach's Population

Neerach has a population of about 3,400 people. This number changes over time as people move in and out. In recent years, the population has grown quite a bit, by about 30%. This means more people are choosing to live in Neerach.

Languages Spoken in Neerach

Most people in Neerach speak German. About 93% of the population uses German as their main language. A smaller number of people speak French or English. Each of these languages is spoken by about 1.6% of the residents.

Age Groups in Neerach

The people living in Neerach are from all age groups. About 21% of the population are children and teenagers, from birth up to 19 years old. The largest group is adults, aged 20 to 64 years old, making up about 70% of the population. People over 64 years old, who are seniors, make up about 9% of the population.

Education and Jobs in Neerach

Many adults in Neerach have a good education. About 87% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school. Many have also gone on to higher education, like university.

Neerach has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want jobs can find them. Only about 1.3% of people are looking for work.

People in Neerach work in different types of jobs:

• Primary Sector: About 63 people work in farming. This sector includes jobs that use natural resources.
• Secondary Sector: About 111 people work in manufacturing or construction. These jobs involve making things.
• Tertiary Sector: The largest group, about 310 people, work in service jobs. This includes things like shops, offices, and healthcare.

Historical Population Changes

The number of people living in Neerach has changed a lot over the centuries. Here is a table showing how the population has grown and shrunk at different times in history: