Veltheim (Winterthur) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Veltheim District of the city of Winterthur
District
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Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zürich
City	Winterthur
Area
• Total	2.29 km2 (0.88 sq mi)
Population  (31 Dec 2012)
• Total	9,740
District number	5
Quarters	Rosenberg Blumenau

Veltheim is a district located in the city of Winterthur in Switzerland. It is known as district number 5 within Winterthur. A district is like a smaller neighborhood or area within a larger city.

Veltheim is made up of two main parts, called quarters. These are Rosenberg and Blumenau.

About Veltheim: A District in Winterthur

Veltheim is an important part of Winterthur, one of Switzerland's larger cities. It's located in the Canton of Zürich, which is like a state or province in other countries. Veltheim covers an area of about 2.29 square kilometers. In 2012, around 9,740 people lived there.

Veltheim's Past: From Village to District

Veltheim wasn't always a district of Winterthur. For a long time, it was its own separate community, called a municipality. A municipality is a town or area that manages its own local affairs.

However, in 1922, Veltheim joined Winterthur. This process is called incorporation. It means Veltheim became an official part of the bigger city. This often happens when cities grow and nearby smaller towns become part of them.

This aerial view from 1923 shows Veltheim shortly after it became part of Winterthur. It was taken by Walter Mittelholzer, a famous Swiss pilot and photographer.