Stadel bei Niederglatt facts for kids
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Stadel bei Niederglatt
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 Stadel bei Niederglatt
Location in Switzerland
Stadel bei Niederglatt
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Dielsdorf | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.89 km2 (4.98 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,336 | |
| • Density | 181.23/km2 (469.37/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8174
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| Localities | Stadel, Windlach, Raat, Schüpfheim | |
| Surrounded by | Glattfelden, Hochfelden, Neerach, Bachs, Weiach | |
Stadel is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Dielsdorf area of Switzerland. It's part of the canton of Zürich, which is like a state or region in Switzerland. To help people know which Stadel it is, its full name is Stadel bei Niederglatt, which means "Stadel near Niederglatt" in German.
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Exploring Stadel's Landscape
Stadel covers an area of about 12.9 square kilometers (that's about 5 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 60%, is used for farming. About 30% of Stadel is covered in forests, making it a green and natural place. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads (about 10%), with a tiny bit (less than 1%) being rivers or other non-farmable areas.
Besides the main village of Stadel, the municipality also includes three smaller communities. These are called Windlach, Raat, and Schüpfheim.
Who Lives in Stadel?
Stadel is home to about 2,336 people. A small part of the population, about 10.5%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Stadel has grown quite a bit, by about 21.8%.
Languages Spoken in Stadel
Most people in Stadel speak German, which is the main language there (about 93.7%). English is the second most common language, spoken by about 1.2% of the people. French is the third most common, spoken by about 0.6%.
Education and Learning
Education is important in Stadel. About 80% of adults aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a special college called a Fachhochschule.
How People Make a Living
Stadel has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Farming and Nature: About 132 people work in farming or other jobs related to nature. There are around 44 businesses in this area.
- Making Things: About 80 people work in manufacturing or building things. There are 25 businesses that do this.
- Services: The largest group, 253 people, work in service jobs. This includes things like shops, offices, and other services. There are 43 businesses in this sector.
