Schlatt bei Winterthur facts for kids
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Schlatt bei Winterthur
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 Schlatt bei Winterthur
Location in Switzerland
Schlatt bei Winterthur
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Winterthur | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.97 km2 (3.46 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 656 m (2,152 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 779 | |
| • Density | 86.85/km2 (224.93/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8418
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| Surrounded by | Elsau, Hofstetten bei Elgg, Turbenthal, Winterthur, Zell | |
Schlatt bei Winterthur is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Winterthur district, which is part of the Zürich canton. Switzerland has many cantons, which are like states or provinces.
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About Schlatt bei Winterthur
Schlatt bei Winterthur covers an area of about 9.1 square kilometers (3.5 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming. About half of the area is covered by forests.
Land Use in Schlatt
Most of Schlatt's land is either used for farming or covered by trees.
- About 48% of the land is used for farms.
- About 45% of the land is covered by forests.
- A smaller part, about 5.6%, has buildings or roads.
- The rest, about 1%, is made up of non-productive areas like rivers.
People Living in Schlatt
Schlatt is home to about 1,600 people. A small number of these residents, about 5%, are from other countries.
Population Details
In Schlatt, there are slightly more males than females. The population has been growing steadily over the past ten years.
Most people in Schlatt speak German. It is the main language for about 96% of the residents. A small number of people also speak Italian or Dutch.
Age Groups and Education
The population of Schlatt includes people of all ages.
- Children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 27% of the population.
- Adults (20 to 64 years old) make up about 60%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 13%.
Many adults in Schlatt have completed higher education. About 85% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either advanced high school or a university degree. There are about 224 households in Schlatt.
Work and Economy
Schlatt has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.
- Some people work in the primary sector, which includes farming.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which involves manufacturing.
- Many people work in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops and offices.
Political Choices
In the 2007 election, the most popular political party in Schlatt was the SVP. They received almost half of all the votes. Other popular parties included the CSP, the SPS, and the Green Party.
Religious Beliefs
Most people in Schlatt are Christian.
- About 75% of the population are Protestant, with most belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 12% of the population are Catholic.
- A small number of people follow other religions or do not have a religion.
See also
In Spanish: Schlatt (Zúrich) para niños
