Wettswil am Albis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wettswil am Albis
|
||
|---|---|---|
 |
||
|
||
 Wettswil am Albis
Location in Switzerland
Wettswil am Albis
Location in Canton of Zurich
|
||
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Affoltern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.77 km2 (1.46 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 563 m (1,847 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
|
||
| • Total | 5,281 | |
| • Density | 1,400.8/km2 (3,628/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8907
|
|
| Surrounded by | Aesch bei Birmensdorf, Birmensdorf, Bonstetten, Stallikon | |
Wettswil am Albis is a town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Affoltern district. This district is part of the Zürich canton, one of the many regions in Switzerland.
Contents
About Wettswil am Albis
Wettswil am Albis is a small area, about 3.8 square kilometers (1.5 square miles) in size. A big part of the land, about 42%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost a quarter of the area, about 24%.
Around 31% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest, about 3%, includes rivers or other natural areas. The name "am Albis" means "on the Albis," which refers to the hills nearby.
A Look at History
The first time Wettswil am Albis was written about was in the year 1184. It was called Wettesweilare back then. People believe the village was settled a very long time ago, between 500 and 700 CE. This was during a time when a group of people called the Alemanni moved into Switzerland.
It is thought that a leader named 'Wetto' or 'Wettin' might have settled here with his group. He might have given the village its name.
Who Lives in Wettswil am Albis?
Wettswil am Albis has a population of 5,281 people. About 11% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Wettswil am Albis has grown by over 21%.
Most people in the town speak German, about 92%. French is the second most common language, and Italian is third.
Education and Work
In Wettswil am Albis, about 89% of adults aged 25 to 64 have finished their education beyond basic schooling. This includes high school or even university.
The unemployment rate in the town is low, at 1.44%. This means most people who want to work have a job.
Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 61 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves making things, like in factories. About 357 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This is about providing services, like in shops or offices. About 454 people work in this sector.
Getting Around
The Bonstetten-Wettswil railway station is a train stop in Wettswil am Albis. It is part of the Zürich S-Bahn train system. You can take lines S5 and S14 from this station. A train ride from Zürich Hauptbahnhof, a main station in Zurich, takes about 23 minutes.
Famous People
- Ines Torelli (born 1931) is a well-known Swiss comedian. She has also been on the radio and acted in plays, movies, and voice roles.
See also
In Spanish: Wettswil am Albis para niños
