Wil, Zürich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wil
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 Wil
Location in Switzerland
Wil
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Bülach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.94 km2 (3.45 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,488 | |
| • Density | 166.44/km2 (431.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8196
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| Surrounded by | Dettighofen (DE-BW), Eglisau, Hüntwangen, Klettgau (DE-BW), Rafz, Wasterkingen | |
Wil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Bülach district within the canton of Zürich.
About Wil's Land
Wil covers an area of about 9 square kilometers (about 3.5 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half (54.2%), is used for farming. Forests cover about 30.4% of the area.
Around 14.5% of Wil's land has buildings or roads. The rest, a small part (0.9%), is made up of rivers or other natural areas.
Wil is located right next to the border with Germany. There are places where you can cross into Germany from near Wil. These crossings lead to towns like Bühl and Dettighofen in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
People of Wil
Wil has a population of about 1,488 people. A small part of the population, about 7.3%, are people from other countries.
Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Wil has slightly decreased. Most people in Wil (95.5%) speak German. Spanish is the second most common language (0.8%), followed by Italian (0.7%).
Age and Education
In Wil, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 28.1% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) are the largest group, making up 60.2%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 11.7% of the population.
About 82% of adults in Wil (aged 25 to 64) have finished high school. Many have also gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
Jobs and Work
Wil has a low unemployment rate of 1.57%. This means most people who want to work can find a job.
Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 76 people work in farming, with 26 businesses in this area.
- Manufacturing: Around 161 people work in factories or making things. There are 21 businesses in this sector.
- Services: About 147 people work in service jobs, like shops, offices, or healthcare. There are 39 businesses in this area.
Getting Around Wil
Wil has its own train station called Hüntwangen-Wil railway station. This station is part of the Zürich S-Bahn train network. You can catch trains like the S5 and S22 from here. A train ride from Wil to Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich's main train station) takes about 33 minutes.
