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Coat of arms of Volken
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Volken is located in Switzerland
Volken
Volken
Location in Switzerland
Volken is located in Canton of Zurich
Volken
Volken
Location in Canton of Zurich
Country Switzerland
Canton Zurich
District Andelfingen
Area
 • Total 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation
406 m (1,332 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 383
 • Density 119.7/km2 (310/sq mi)
Postal code
8459
Surrounded by Andelfingen, Berg am Irchel, Buch am Irchel, Dorf, Flaach

Volken is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Andelfingen area in the Zürich region.

Exploring Volken's Land and Nature

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Volken from above in 1948

Volken covers an area of about 3.3 square kilometers. Imagine a square with sides just under 2 kilometers long! A big part of this land, about 64%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms.

Another large part, about 29%, is covered by forests. These are great places for nature and wildlife. The remaining small part, about 7%, is where buildings and roads are located.

Who Lives in Volken?

Volken is home to a number of people. As of the latest count, the population is 383 people. In recent years, the number of people living in Volken has grown by about 15%.

Most people in Volken speak German, which is the main language. Some people also speak Albanian, and a smaller number speak Portuguese.

Age Groups in Volken

The people in Volken are split into different age groups:

  • Young people, from babies to teenagers (0-19 years old), make up about 29% of the population.
  • Adults (20-64 years old) make up the largest group, about 59%.
  • Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 12% of the population.

Education and Jobs in Volken

Many adults in Volken have a good education. About 90% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.

Volken has a very low unemployment rate, which means almost everyone who wants a job has one. The jobs in Volken are divided into three main types:

  • Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 46 people work in this area, with 18 businesses focused on it.
  • Secondary sector: This involves making things, like in factories. There are a few people and businesses in this sector.
  • Tertiary sector: This is about services, like shops, offices, or schools. About 22 people work in this area, with 7 businesses.
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