Otelfingen facts for kids
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 Otelfingen
Location in Switzerland
Otelfingen
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Dielsdorf | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.15 km2 (2.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,943 | |
| • Density | 411.6/km2 (1,066.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8112
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| Surrounded by | Boppelsen, Buchs, Dänikon, Hüttikon, Niederweningen, Schleinikon, Wettingen (AG), Würenlos (AG) | |
Otelfingen is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Dielsdorf area, within the Zürich canton. The center of Otelfingen has many traditional timber-framed houses. These special buildings are so important that they are listed in a national inventory of Swiss sites.
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A Look at Otelfingen's Past
Otelfingen was first mentioned in old records in the year 1044. At that time, it was called Otilingun. Later, in 1079, a person named Notkerus de Otelfingen was mentioned. This shows the town's name was already well-known.
Where is Otelfingen?
Otelfingen covers an area of about 7.2 square kilometers (2.8 square miles). A large part of this land, about 47%, is used for farming. Another 37% is covered by forests. The remaining land is used for buildings and roads (14.8%), or it's non-productive land like rivers (1%).
The main part of Otelfingen is a village. It's known as a Haufendorf, which means it's an irregular, unplanned village with houses built close together around a central area. Otelfingen is located in the Furttal valley, right on the border with the Canton of Aargau.
People of Otelfingen
Otelfingen has a population of about 2,900 people. Around 16% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the town's population has grown quite a bit, by about 33%. Most people in Otelfingen speak German (91.7%). Italian is the second most common language (3.0%), followed by French (1.1%).
In the 2007 local election, the most popular political party was the SVP. They received 41.9% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SPS (15.9%), the FDP (12.6%), and the CSP (10.8%).
Looking at the age of the people in Otelfingen:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 24.6% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) make up 65.4%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 10%.
About 80% of adults (aged 25-64) in Otelfingen have finished higher education. This means they have completed either advanced secondary education or a university degree.
Otelfingen has an unemployment rate of 2.51%. This means a small percentage of people who want to work are currently looking for jobs.
- About 61 people work in the primary economic sector. This includes jobs like farming. There are 17 businesses in this sector.
- About 381 people work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing and construction. There are 44 businesses in this sector.
- About 1677 people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. There are 103 businesses in this sector.
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Otelfingen's Weather
Otelfingen experiences about 132 days of rain each year. On average, it receives about 1091 millimeters (43 inches) of rain annually. The wettest month is June, with about 116 millimeters (4.6 inches) of rain over 12.7 days. The driest month is October, with about 72 millimeters (2.8 inches) of rain over 8.2 days.
Getting Around Otelfingen
Otelfingen has two train stations: Otelfingen railway station and Otelfingen Golfpark railway station. Both are stops on the S-Bahn Zürich S6 line, making it easy to travel by train.
See also
In Spanish: Otelfingen para niños
