Wangen-Brüttisellen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wangen-Brüttisellen
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Town center of Wangen bei Dübendorf, part of Wangen-Brüttisellen
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 Wangen-Brüttisellen
Location in Switzerland
Wangen-Brüttisellen
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Uster | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.92 km2 (3.06 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 8,000 | |
| • Density | 1,010/km2 (2,620/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8602 Wangen, 8306 Brüttisellen
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| Surrounded by | Bassersdorf, Dietlikon, Dübendorf, Lindau, Volketswil | |
Wangen-Brüttisellen is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Glatt Valley in the canton of Zürich. This municipality is part of the Uster area.
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Discovering Wangen-Brüttisellen's Past
The town of Brüttisellen was first written about in the year 1148. Its name was spelled Britisseldon back then. Wangen was mentioned later, in 1242, as Wangen apud Glatto.
Today, Wangen-Brüttisellen includes what used to be a separate town called Wangen bei Dübendorf. The two areas joined together to form one municipality.
Exploring Wangen-Brüttisellen's Land
Wangen-Brüttisellen covers an area of about 7.9 square kilometers (3 square miles). A large part of this land, 46.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover 26.7% of the area, providing green spaces.
Buildings and roads make up 26.4% of the land. This includes homes, shops, and ways to get around. A very small part, 0.3%, is made up of rivers or other natural areas. In 1996, about 13.3% of the total area had houses and other buildings.
Understanding Wangen-Brüttisellen's People
Wangen-Brüttisellen has a population of 8,000 people. About 24.3% of the people living here are from other countries. The population has grown by 30% over the last 10 years.
Most people in Wangen-Brüttisellen speak German, about 81.5% of them. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 5.3% of the people. Albanian is the third most common, spoken by 2.8%.
Who Lives Here? Age and Education
Children and teenagers, from 0 to 19 years old, make up 25.8% of the population. Adults, aged 20 to 64, are the largest group at 66.2%. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, make up 8% of the population.
Many adults in Wangen-Brüttisellen have completed higher education. About 74.4% of people aged 25-64 have finished advanced schooling. This includes university or other specialized colleges. There are 2498 homes in Wangen-Brüttisellen.
Working in Wangen-Brüttisellen
The unemployment rate in Wangen-Brüttisellen is 2.88%. This means a small number of people who want to work are looking for jobs.
Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: 84 people work in farming or other basic industries. There are 24 businesses in this area.
- Secondary sector: 1,061 people work in manufacturing or construction. There are 86 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: 2,184 people work in services, like shops, offices, or healthcare. This is the largest sector with 242 businesses.
In 2007, most working people (69.2%) had full-time jobs. The rest (30.8%) worked part-time.
Beliefs and Religions
In 2008, there were 2,173 Catholics and 2,397 Protestants in Wangen-Brüttisellen. A census in 2000 showed that 40.2% of people were Protestant. This included 37.8% who belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
About 32.7% of the population was Catholic. Some people belonged to other religions (10.6%). A small number did not share their religion (3.5%). About 12.2% of the people said they were atheist or agnostic.
How the Population Grew Over Time
This timeline shows how the number of people living in Wangen-Brüttisellen has changed over many years. You can see the population has grown quite a lot, especially in recent times.
Wangen-Brüttisellen's Economy
The company Skyguide has an air traffic control center in Wangen bei Dübendorf. This center helps manage airplanes flying in the sky.
See also
In Spanish: Wangen-Brüttisellen para niños
