Wila, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Wila
Location in Switzerland
Wila
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Pfäffikon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.19 km2 (3.55 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 566 m (1,857 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,998 | |
| • Density | 217.41/km2 (563.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8492
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| Surrounded by | Bauma, Fischingen (TG), Sternenberg, Turbenthal, Wildberg | |
Wila is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Pfäffikon district. It is part of the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. As of 2007, about 1,903 people lived there. Wila is known for its beautiful natural surroundings in the upper Töss Valley.
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What is Wila Like?
Wila covers an area of about 9.2 square kilometers (3.5 square miles). A big part of this area, about 51.5%, is covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees and green spaces!
About 38.4% of Wila's land is used for farming. This includes fields where crops are grown or animals graze. The remaining land is used for buildings, roads, or natural features like rivers.
Wila is located in the upper part of the Töss Valley. This valley is known for its scenic views and natural beauty.
Who Lives in Wila?
As of 2007, Wila had a population of 1,903 people. About 9.4% of these residents were from other countries. The population has grown by about 7.4% over ten years.
Most people in Wila speak German, which is spoken by 92.4% of the population. Other languages spoken include Albanian (1.9%) and Italian (1.1%).
Age Groups in Wila
In 2000, the population of Wila was divided into different age groups:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 28.8% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 59%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 12.3%.
This shows that Wila has a good mix of people of all ages.
Education and Jobs
Many adults in Wila have a good education. About 76.6% of people aged 25–64 have completed either advanced high school education or higher education, like university.
Wila has a low unemployment rate of 1.52%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.
People in Wila work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In 2005, 75 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. There were 243 people working in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 226 people worked in this sector.
Many people work full-time (46.7%), while others work part-time (53.3%).
Religious Beliefs
In 2008, there were 331 Catholics and 1074 Protestants in Wila.
According to a 2000 survey:
- 63.3% of the population were Protestant, with most belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- 18.9% of the population were Catholic.
- About 10.2% of people said they did not have a religion or were unsure.
How to Get Around Wila
Wila has its own train station, called Wila railway station. This station is part of the S-Bahn Zürich network, specifically on the S26 line. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from Wila by train.
See also
In Spanish: Wila para niños
