Rifferswil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rifferswil
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 Rifferswil
Location in Switzerland
Rifferswil
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Affoltern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.51 km2 (2.51 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 579 m (1,900 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,148 | |
| • Density | 176.34/km2 (456.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8911
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| Surrounded by | Aeugst am Albis, Hausen am Albis, Kappel am Albis, Mettmenstetten | |
Rifferswil is a charming village located in Switzerland. It is part of the Affoltern district within the Zürich canton. This peaceful village offers a mix of natural beauty and community life.
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What Rifferswil Looks Like
Rifferswil covers an area of about 6.6 square kilometers (2.5 square miles). A large part of this land, about 66%, is used for farming. This means you will see many fields and farms around the village.
About 23% of Rifferswil is covered by forests. These green areas are great for nature and offer places to explore. Around 9% of the land is built up with buildings and roads. The remaining 2% includes things like rivers or other natural features that are not used for farming or building.
People Living in Rifferswil
Rifferswil has a population of 1,148 people as of 31 December 2020. In 2007, about 5.7% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Rifferswil has grown by about 14%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Rifferswil speak German. In 2000, about 97.5% of the population spoke German. French was the second most common language, spoken by 0.7% of people. Italian was third, spoken by 0.4%.
Age Groups in the Village
In 2000, the population of Rifferswil was divided into different age groups. About 28.6% were children and teenagers, aged 0 to 19 years old. Adults, aged 20 to 64, made up 58.4% of the population. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, made up 13%.
Education and Jobs
Many adults in Rifferswil have completed a good level of education. About 88.5% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either upper secondary education or higher education, like university.
The unemployment rate in Rifferswil is quite low, at 1.59%. This means most people who want to work have jobs.
How People Work
In 2005, people in Rifferswil worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 58 people worked in this sector, with 21 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. There were 67 people working in this sector, with 15 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services like shops, schools, and healthcare. About 61 people worked in this sector, with 21 businesses.
Political Choices
In the 2007 election, the most popular political group in Rifferswil was the SVP. They received 32.7% of the votes. The next most popular groups were the SPS (22.8%), the Green Party (14.8%), and the CSP (14%).
