Sternenberg facts for kids
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 Sternenberg
Location in Switzerland
Sternenberg
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Pfäffikon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 870 m (2,850 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2013)
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| • Total | 351 | |
| • Density | 40.11/km2 (103.90/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8499
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| Surrounded by | Bauma, Fischingen (TG), Fischenthal, Mosnang (SG), Wila | |
Sternenberg was once a small town, or "municipality," located in Switzerland. It was part of the Zürich canton and the Pfäffikon district. On January 1, 2015, Sternenberg joined with the nearby town of Bauma. Now, it is part of the larger Bauma municipality.
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Where Was Sternenberg Located?
Before it merged, Sternenberg covered an area of about 8.7 square kilometers (3.3 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 38%, was used for farming. Forests covered an even bigger area, about 58% of the land.
Only a small portion, about 3.8%, had buildings or roads. The rest of the land, a tiny 0.2%, was made up of non-productive areas like rivers or mountains. In 1996, buildings and homes took up 2.3% of the total area. Roads and other transport paths made up 1.5%.
Who Lived in Sternenberg?
In 2013, Sternenberg had a population of 351 people. By 2007, about 4% of the people living there were from other countries. The population slowly decreased over ten years, by about 1.4%.
Most people in Sternenberg spoke German, about 98% of the population in 2000. A very small number spoke French or English.
Age and Education
In 2000, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up about 24.6% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) were the largest group, at 58.2%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 17.2%.
About 76.5% of adults aged 25 to 64 had finished higher education. This means they went to a special school or university after regular schooling. There were 140 homes in Sternenberg.
Work and Jobs
Sternenberg had a low unemployment rate of 1.8%. In 2005, many people worked in farming, which is called the "primary economic sector." There were 48 people working in this area, with 22 businesses.
The "secondary sector" involves making things, like in factories. In Sternenberg, 33 people worked in this sector, with 9 businesses. The "tertiary sector" includes jobs that provide services, like shops or offices. There were 46 people working in this sector, with 11 businesses. In 2007, 41% of the working people had full-time jobs, and 59% worked part-time.
Religion
In 2008, there were 59 Catholics and 206 Protestants in Sternenberg. A census in 2000 showed that about 65.6% of the people were Protestant. Most of these belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
About 13.5% of the population was Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other religions or did not state a religion. About 16% of the people said they were atheist or agnostic.
