Urdorf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Urdorf
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 Urdorf
Location in Switzerland
Urdorf
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Dietikon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.58 km2 (2.93 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 10,019 | |
| • Density | 1,321.8/km2 (3,423.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8902
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| Surrounded by | Bergdietikon (AG), Birmensdorf, Dietikon, Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg (AG), Schlieren, Uitikon, Zurich | |
Urdorf is a town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Dietikon district in the Zürich area. You can find Urdorf in the beautiful Limmat Valley, which is known as Limmattal in German.
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Exploring Urdorf's Landscape
Urdorf covers an area of about 7.6 square kilometers (around 2.9 square miles). A big part of this land, about 32.2%, is used for farming. This means there are fields where crops are grown or animals graze.
Another large section, 32.6%, is covered by forests. These are natural areas with many trees. About 34.5% of Urdorf's land is developed. This includes buildings like homes and shops, as well as roads for cars and buses.
A very small part, 0.7%, is non-productive land. This means it's not used for farming, building, or forests. It might include rivers or other natural features. In 1931, two smaller areas, Niederurdorf and Oberurdorf, joined together to form the municipality of Urdorf.
Who Lives in Urdorf?
Urdorf has a population of about 10,000 people. A small part of the population, around 18.9%, are people from other countries. The number of people living in Urdorf has grown slowly over the last ten years.
Most people in Urdorf speak German, which is about 85.7% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 3.6% of residents. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common, spoken by 2.1%.
When it comes to age, about 21.7% of the people are children and teenagers (0-19 years old). Adults, aged 20-64, make up the largest group at 64.4%. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, make up 13.9% of the population.
Many adults in Urdorf are well-educated. About 77.4% of people aged 25-64 have finished higher education. This could be a special school or a university. There are over 4,200 households in Urdorf.
Urdorf has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people work in different types of jobs. Some work in farming (primary sector). Others work in factories or construction (secondary sector). The largest number of people work in services, like shops, offices, or healthcare (tertiary sector).
In Urdorf, there are many people who are Catholic and Protestant. About 42.1% of the population are Protestant, with most belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 37.4% of the population are Catholic. A small number of people follow other religions or do not have a religion.
Getting Around Urdorf
Urdorf is easy to reach because it's located right on the A3 motorway. This is a major highway in Switzerland.
The town also has two train stations: Urdorf and Urdorf-Weihermatt. These stations are part of the Zürich S-Bahn network. You can get to Zürich Hauptbahnhof, the main train station in Zurich, in just 13 minutes from Urdorf station.
There are also several bus lines (302, 303, 308, 311, and 314) that connect Urdorf to nearby towns like Dietikon, Schlieren, and Altstetten.
What's New in Urdorf?
The Spitzacker Shopping Center in Urdorf has been updated and improved. It now offers a wider variety of shops and products for people to enjoy. New homes are also being built in the area, with construction continuing until 2015.
Famous People from Urdorf
Urdorf is the hometown of some talented people!
- Alina Pätz (born 1990 in Urdorf) is a two-time World champion in curling, a sport played on ice.
- Marco Schönbächler (born 1990 in Urdorf) is a professional football (soccer) player from Switzerland.
See also
In Spanish: Urdorf para niños
