Schwamendingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schwamendingen
District of the city of Zürich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zürich | |
| City | Zürich | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.97 km2 (2.31 sq mi) | |
| Population
(31. Dec. 2005)
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| • Total | 28,314 | |
| • Density | 4,743/km2 (12,280/sq mi) | |
| District Number | 12 | |
| Quarters | Schwamendingen Mitte Saatlen Hirzenbach |
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Schwamendingen is a lively district in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. It used to be its own village. In 1934, it became part of Zürich and is now known as District 12.
This district is made up of three smaller areas called quarters: Schwamendingen Mitte, Saatlen, and Hirzenbach. Schwamendingen, along with District 11, is often called Zurich North because both are located in the Glatt Valley.
What is the History of Schwamendingen?
Schwamendingen started as an old settlement founded by a group of people called the Alemanni. We know this from things found by archaeologists that date back to the 400s AD. The village was named after a person called Swuamund.
In the 800s, the village was given to a big church called the Grossmünster. Records from 915 show that Schwamendingen had ten houses back then. The Grossmünster even gave the village a church bell in 1461.
During a big religious change in Switzerland, called the Swiss Reformation, Schwamendingen got its first Protestant pastor, Hans Schmid, in 1526. Later, in 1872, Schwamendingen and a nearby place called Oerlikon became independent towns. However, in 1934, they joined the city of Zürich. Other towns like Seebach, Affoltern, Witikon, Höngg, Altstetten, and Albisrieden also became part of Zürich at the same time.
How Many People Live in Schwamendingen?
Around 32,500 people call Schwamendingen home. A good number of people living here have moved from other countries. About 37% of the population are from other places, which is higher than the average for Zürich.
Many people choose to live in Schwamendingen because it can be more affordable than other parts of the city. Many residents come from countries like Turkey, Eritrea, Somalia, Congo, Tunisia, and Sri Lanka.
How Do People Travel in Schwamendingen?
Schwamendingen is a busy place for travel. The A1 motorway, a major highway, goes right through the district. To help reduce noise and air pollution from the highway, the city, canton (like a state), and country agreed in 2006 and 2011 to build a 900-meter-long cover over part of the road. This project helps make the area quieter and cleaner for residents.
Public transport is also very important here. You can catch tram lines 7 and 9 in Schwamendingen. There are also many bus lines, including 61, 62, 75, 79, 94, and 787, that connect the district to other parts of Zürich.
The Stettbach railway station is located in the eastern part of Schwamendingen, close to the town of Dübendorf. This train station makes it easy for people to travel further by train.
