Neftenbach facts for kids

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Neftenbach Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Neftenbach Location in Canton of Zurich Show map of Canton of Zurich
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zurich
District	Winterthur
Area
• Total	15.07 km2 (5.82 sq mi)
Elevation	415 m (1,362 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	5,756
• Density	381.95/km2 (989.2/sq mi)
Postal code	8413
Surrounded by	Buch am Irchel, Dättlikon, Dorf, Henggart, Hettlingen, Humlikon, Pfungen, Winterthur

Neftenbach is a municipality (which is like a town or district) in Switzerland. It is located in the Winterthur area, within the Zürich canton (a canton is like a state). Besides the main village of Neftenbach, this municipality also includes smaller settlements. These are called Hünikon, Aesch, Riet and Irchelhöfen.

History of Neftenbach

Neftenbach was first mentioned in official records in the year 1209. Back then, it was known as Neftinbach.

The village used to be owned by powerful noblemen called barons from a family named Wart. In 1921, the people of Neftenbach decided to use the coat of arms (a special symbol or emblem) of these barons as their own municipal symbol.

An aerial view of Neftenbach from 1962.

Geography and Land Use

Neftenbach covers an area of about 15 square kilometers (which is about 5.8 square miles). This area is used in different ways:

• About 55% of the land is used for farming. This means fields for crops or pastures for animals.
• Nearly 30% of the land is covered by forests.
• Around 14% of the area has buildings or roads. This is where people live and move around.
• A small part, about 1%, is non-productive land. This includes rivers or other natural features.

The municipality is located in a valley called the lower Töss Valley. It includes the main village of Neftenbach and several smaller communities. These smaller communities are called hamlets. They are Hünikon, Aesch, Riet, and Irchelhöfen.

People and Population

Neftenbach is home to many people. As of the latest information, the population is 5,756. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 8.3%.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Neftenbach speak German. About 94.4% of the population uses German as their main language. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 1.3% of the people. Albanian is the third most common, spoken by 1.1%.

Age Groups

The population of Neftenbach includes people of all ages.

• Children and teenagers (from 0 to 19 years old) make up 28.6% of the population.
• Adults (from 20 to 64 years old) make up 62.1% of the population.
• Seniors (people over 64 years old) make up 9.3% of the population.

Education Levels

Many adults in Neftenbach have completed a good level of education. About 83.6% of people aged 25-64 have finished either:

• Non-mandatory upper secondary education: This is like high school, but not always required.
• Higher education: This means they went to a university or a specialized college called a Fachhochschule.

Work and Economy

Neftenbach has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. The economy is divided into three main parts:

• Primary sector: This involves jobs that get raw materials from nature. About 225 people work in this sector, mainly in farming. There are 56 businesses related to this.
• Secondary sector: This involves making things. About 350 people work in this sector, in 52 businesses.
• Tertiary sector: This involves providing services to people. About 781 people work in this sector, in 129 businesses. This includes things like shops, schools, and healthcare.

Many people in Neftenbach work full-time, but a good number also work part-time.

Religious Beliefs

In Neftenbach, people have different religious beliefs.

• About 61.7% of the population are Protestant. Most of these belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• Around 21.8% of the population are Catholic.
• Some people belong to other religions, or they do not follow any religion. About 10.6% of the population are atheist or agnostic, meaning they do not believe in a god or are unsure.

Historical Population Growth

The number of people living in Neftenbach has changed a lot over the years. Here is a table showing how the population has grown:

Transportation in Neftenbach

Neftenbach has its own railway station called Pfungen-Neftenbach railway station. This station is part of the Zurich S-Bahn network. Specifically, it is served by line S41. This train line connects the city of Winterthur with Waldshut. It makes it easy for people to travel to nearby towns and cities.

Images for kids

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  Neftenbach in 1781.

See also

In Spanish: Neftenbach para niños