Steinmaur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Steinmaur
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 Steinmaur
Location in Switzerland
Steinmaur
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Dielsdorf | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.39 km2 (3.63 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 451 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,583 | |
| • Density | 381.58/km2 (988.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8162
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| Surrounded by | Bachs, Dielsdorf, Neerach, Niederglatt, Niederhasli, Oberweningen, Regensberg, Schöfflisdorf | |
Welcome to Steinmaur! This lovely place is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Dielsdorf area. It's part of the canton of Zürich in the beautiful country of Switzerland.
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Exploring Steinmaur's Landscape
Steinmaur is nestled in a valley known as the Wehntal. It covers an area of about 9.5 square kilometers (which is about 3.7 square miles). Imagine a map of Steinmaur:
- More than half of the land, about 57%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and farms!
- Almost 30% of the area is covered by forests. These are great places for nature and wildlife.
- About 13% of the land has buildings and roads. This is where people live and move around.
- Only a tiny bit, less than 1%, is made up of things like rivers or mountains that aren't used for anything else.
Who Lives in Steinmaur?
As of 2022, Steinmaur has a population of about 3,600 people. It's a growing community! Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has increased by more than 10%.
Most people in Steinmaur speak German. It's the main language, spoken by nearly 90% of the residents. Other languages you might hear include Italian and Albanian.
Age Groups in Steinmaur
In 2000, here's how the population was divided by age:
- Young people, from babies to teenagers (0-19 years old), made up about 22% of the population.
- Adults (20-64 years old) were the largest group, making up about 67%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up about 10% of the population.
Education and Jobs in Steinmaur
Many adults in Steinmaur are well-educated. About 77% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Steinmaur also has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find a job. The town has different types of jobs:
- Farming and Nature: About 150 people work in farming or other jobs related to nature. There are around 32 businesses in this area.
- Making Things: Around 185 people work in factories or businesses that make products. There are 36 such businesses.
- Services: The largest group, about 387 people, work in service jobs. This includes things like shops, offices, and healthcare. There are 84 businesses in this sector.
Getting Around Steinmaur
Steinmaur has its own train station, called Steinmaur. It's part of the Zürich S-Bahn network, which is a system of local trains. You can take the S15 line from Steinmaur station. It's a quick and easy way to get to Zürich Hauptbahnhof, the main train station in Zurich, in just about 26 minutes!
