Volken facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Volken
Location in Switzerland
Volken
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Andelfingen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 383 | |
| • Density | 119.7/km2 (310/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8459
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| 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.
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Exploring Volken's Land and Nature
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.
