Rorbas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rorbas
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 Rorbas
Location in Switzerland
Rorbas
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Bülach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.44 km2 (1.71 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 395 m (1,296 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,885 | |
| • Density | 649.8/km2 (1,682.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8427
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| Surrounded by | Bülach, Eglisau, Embrach, Freienstein-Teufen | |
Rorbas is a charming small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Bülach district. It's part of the Zürich canton in beautiful Switzerland.
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Exploring Rorbas's Geography
Rorbas covers an area of about 4.5 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half, is covered by forests. About one-third is used for farming, growing crops or raising animals.
Around 15% of Rorbas is made up of buildings and roads where people live and work. The rest, a small part, includes natural features like rivers. Rorbas is nestled in the lower part of the Töss Valley, a lovely river valley.
Who Lives in Rorbas?
Rorbas is home to over 2,000 people. In 2007, about 18.8% of the people living here were from other countries. The town's population has been growing steadily over the past ten years.
Most people in Rorbas speak German, which is the main language. Italian is the second most common language spoken, followed by Portuguese.
Education and Work in Rorbas
In 2000, young people aged 0 to 19 made up about 26.8% of the population. Adults between 20 and 64 years old were the largest group, at 64.6%. People over 64 made up 8.7%.
Many adults in Rorbas have completed a good level of education. About 77.6% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Rorbas has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. The town has many different types of businesses. Some people work in farming, while others work in manufacturing or service industries.
Getting Around Rorbas
Getting to and from Rorbas is easy! The town has its own train station, called Embrach-Rorbas railway station. This station is part of the Zurich S-Bahn network.
You can catch the S41 train line from here. This line connects Rorbas to bigger towns like Winterthur and Waldshut. It makes traveling for school, work, or fun very convenient.
