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 Turbenthal
Location in Switzerland
Turbenthal
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Winterthur | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.22 km2 (9.74 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 554 m (1,818 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,983 | |
| • Density | 197.58/km2 (511.73/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8488
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| Surrounded by | Aadorf (TG), Bichelsee-Balterswil (TG), Fischingen (TG), Hofstetten bei Elgg, Schlatt, Wila, Wildberg, Zell | |
Turbenthal is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Zurich and is part of the Winterthur district.
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Geography of Turbenthal
Turbenthal covers an area of about 25.2 square kilometers (9.7 square miles). A large part of this area, about 57.6%, is covered by forests. Around 34.7% of the land is used for farming.
About 7.1% of Turbenthal is made up of buildings and roads. The town is located in the upper part of the Töss Valley.
People Living in Turbenthal
Turbenthal has a population of about 4,900 people. Around 16.2% of the people living here are from other countries. The population has grown slowly, by about 0.3% over the last ten years.
Most people in Turbenthal speak German, which is about 88.1% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 3.8% of residents. Albanian is third, spoken by 1.8%.
Age Groups and Education
In Turbenthal, about 28.6% of the population are children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Adults, aged 20 to 64, make up 59.1% of the population. People over 64 years old make up 12.3%.
Many adults in Turbenthal have a good education. About 69.6% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.
Work and Jobs
Turbenthal has a low unemployment rate of 2.39%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.
Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 150 people work in farming, with 59 businesses in this area.
- Manufacturing: Around 368 people work in factories and production, with 49 businesses.
- Services: The largest group, 834 people, work in service jobs like shops, offices, and healthcare. There are 133 businesses in this sector.
About 39.6% of working people have full-time jobs, while 60.4% work part-time.
Religions
In Turbenthal, many people are Christian. In 2008, there were about 840 Catholics and 2,031 Protestants.
A survey in 2000 showed that:
- 54.1% of people were Protestant. Most of these belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- 23.3% of the population were Catholic.
- About 9.6% of people said they did not have a religion.
Getting Around Turbenthal
Turbenthal has its own train station, called Turbenthal railway station. It is a stop on the Zurich S-Bahn train service S26. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the town.
What Turbenthal is Known For
Turbenthal is home to Schlossberg Textil AG. This company is famous for making high-quality bed linen.
See also
In Spanish: Turbenthal para niños
