Unterengstringen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Unterengstringen
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 Unterengstringen
Location in Switzerland
Unterengstringen
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Dietikon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.34 km2 (1.29 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,984 | |
| • Density | 1,192.8/km2 (3,089/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8103
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| Surrounded by | Dietikon, Oberengstringen, Regensdorf, Schlieren, Weiningen | |
Unterengstringen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Limmat Valley, which is a beautiful area in the canton of Zürich. This town is part of the Dietikon district.
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Exploring Unterengstringen's Land
Unterengstringen covers an area of about 3.3 square kilometers. A big part of this land, about 36.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 26.9% of the area.
About one-third of the town's land, 33.2%, is built up with buildings and roads. The rest of the land, 3.3%, includes natural features like rivers.
Historical Sites in Unterengstringen
The Ruine Glanzenberg is a very old castle ruin in Unterengstringen. It is considered a very important historical site in Switzerland. This means it's a special place that helps us learn about the past.
People and Life in Unterengstringen
Unterengstringen has a population of about 3,800 people. In 2007, nearly 20% of the people living here were from other countries. The number of people living in Unterengstringen has grown by about 12% over the last ten years.
Most people in the town speak German, which is the main language. Italian is the second most common language, and French is the third.
Age Groups and Education
In Unterengstringen, about 19.2% of the population are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults, aged 20 to 64, make up the largest group at 67.3%. People over 64 years old make up 13.5% of the population.
Many adults in Unterengstringen have completed higher education. About 79.5% of people aged 25-64 have finished advanced schooling. This could be a university or a special technical college.
Jobs and Work in the Town
Unterengstringen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, a small number of people worked in farming. More people worked in manufacturing and construction.
The largest number of jobs are in the service industry. This includes things like shops, offices, and healthcare. Most people in Unterengstringen work full-time.
Religions in Unterengstringen
The two main religions in Unterengstringen are Catholicism and Protestantism. In 2008, there were slightly more Protestants than Catholics. Some people belong to other religions, and some do not follow any religion.
See also
In Spanish: Unterengstringen para niños
