Seen (Winterthur) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seen
District of the city of Winterthur
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| Country | Switzerland | ||
| Canton | Zürich | ||
| City | Winterthur | ||
| first mentioned | 774 | ||
| Incorporated | 1922 | ||
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| • Total | 11.01 km2 (4.25 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(31 Dec 2012)
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| • Total | 17,630 | ||
| • Density | 1,555/km2 (4,030/sq mi) | ||
| Postal code |
8405, 8482
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| District number | 3 | ||
| Quarters | Waser Büelwiesen Waldegg Ganzenbühl Sonnenberg Oberseen Gotzenwil Eidberg Iberg Sennhof |
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Seen is a district in the Swiss city of Winterthur. It is known as district number 3. Seen is located in the beautiful Canton of Zürich.
This district is made up of several smaller areas called quarters. These include Waser, Büelwiesen, Waldegg, Ganzenbühl, Sonnenberg, Ricketwil, Oberseen, Gotzenwil, Eidberg, Iberg and Sennhof.
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What is Seen?
Seen is a part of the larger city of Winterthur. Think of it like a neighborhood or a borough within a big city. It's one of the main areas that make up Winterthur.
The district covers an area of about 11 square kilometers (4.2 square miles). As of 2012, around 17,630 people lived in Seen. This means it's a lively place with many residents.
A Look at Seen's History
Seen wasn't always a part of Winterthur. It used to be its own separate town or "municipality." This means it had its own local government and was independent.
However, in 1922, Seen officially became part of Winterthur. This process is called "incorporation." It's common for smaller towns to join larger cities over time. This helps the city grow and makes services easier to manage.
Getting Around Seen
Seen has good public transport options, making it easy for people to travel.
Train Connections
The Winterthur-Seen railway station is an important stop for trains. It's part of the S-Bahn Zürich network. This network connects many towns and cities in the Zürich area.
Two main train lines, the S11 and S26, stop at Winterthur-Seen station. These lines help people commute for work or school. They also make it easy to visit other places in Switzerland.
Trolleybus Services
Besides trains, Seen also has a trolleybus system. A trolleybus is like a bus, but it runs on electricity from overhead wires.
The Winterthur trolleybus system has several lines. Line 2 ends its journey at the Winterthur-Seen station. This provides a convenient way for residents to travel within the district and to other parts of Winterthur.
