Rafz facts for kids
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 Rafz
Location in Switzerland
Rafz
Location in Canton of Zürich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zürich | |
| District | Bülach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.68 km2 (4.12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 419 m (1,375 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,628 | |
| • Density | 433.33/km2 (1,122.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8197
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| Surrounded by | Buchberg (SH), Dettighofen (DE-BW), Eglisau, Jestetten (DE-BW), Lottstetten (DE-BW), Rüdlingen (SH), Wil | |
| Twin towns | Hetvehely (Hungary) | |
Rafz is a town in Switzerland. It is a municipality located in the canton of Zürich. You can find Rafz in the northwest part of the canton. It is part of the Bülach district.
The first time Rafz was ever written about was in the year 1413. Back then, it was called Rafsa.
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Discovering Rafz: Location and Land Use
Rafz covers an area of about 10.7 square kilometers (4.1 square miles). A big part of this land is used for farming, about 52%. Forests cover 33.1% of the area. The remaining 14.9% is where buildings and roads are.
Rafz is right on the border with Germany. There are a few places where you can cross into Germany. These include:
- Schluchenberg, which connects to Baltersweil in Germany.
- Rafz town itself, which borders Lottstetten in Germany.
- Solgen, another crossing point to Lottstetten.
People and Life in Rafz
As of 31 December 2020, Rafz has a population of 4,628 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by 18.3%. This means more families are choosing to live in Rafz.
Languages Spoken in Rafz
Most people in Rafz speak German, about 91.1% of the population. Other languages spoken include Italian (2.5%) and Albanian (2.5%). This shows that Rafz is home to people from different backgrounds.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Rafz are spread across different age groups:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 28.5% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) make up 59.9%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 11.7%.
Education and Jobs in Rafz
Many adults in Rafz are well-educated. About 79.5% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a specialized college called a Fachhochschule.
The unemployment rate in Rafz is low, at 1.95%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.
Rafz has different types of jobs:
- Farming Sector: About 150 people work in farming, with 38 businesses in this area.
- Industrial Sector: This sector employs 459 people, with 40 businesses. These jobs often involve making things.
- Service Sector: The largest sector, employing 536 people across 91 businesses. This includes jobs like retail, healthcare, and tourism.
How Rafz's Population Has Changed Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Rafz has changed through history:
Getting Around: Transport in Rafz
The Rafz railway station is an important stop for trains. It is the last stop for the Zürich S-Bahn line S9 coming from Zürich. It is also a stop on the S22 line, which runs between Bülach and Schaffhausen. A train ride from Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zürich's main train station) to Rafz takes about 38 minutes.
See also
In Spanish: Rafz para niños
