Winkel, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Winkel
Location in Switzerland
Winkel
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Bülach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.11 km2 (3.13 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,648 | |
| • Density | 573.1/km2 (1,484.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8185
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| Surrounded by | Bachenbülach, Bülach, Embrach, Kloten, Lufingen, Oberglatt, Rümlang | |
Winkel is a town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Bülach district in the Zürich area.
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Where is Winkel Located?
Winkel covers an area of about 8.1 square kilometers (3.1 square miles). A large part of this land, about 45%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 27% of the area. Around 21% of Winkel is built up with buildings and roads. The remaining 6% includes natural features like rivers.
Who Lives in Winkel?
As of 2022, Winkel has a population of about 4,800 people. Around 11% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Winkel has grown by about 23%.
Most people in Winkel speak German, which is about 91% of the population. French and English are also spoken, each by about 1.4% of the people.
In the 2007 local election, the most popular political group was the SVP. They received about 42% of the votes. Other popular groups included the FDP (16.9%), the SPS (11.7%), and the CSP (10.4%).
Looking at the age of people in Winkel (as of 2000):
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 21% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) make up 69% of the population.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 9% of the population.
Many adults in Winkel, about 86%, have finished higher education. This means they have completed either high school or gone on to a university or a special college called a Fachhochschule.
Winkel has a low unemployment rate of about 1.5%. This means most people who want to work have jobs. In 2005, many people worked in different types of jobs:
- About 144 people worked in farming and related businesses.
- About 88 people worked in manufacturing and construction.
- About 420 people worked in service jobs, like shops, offices, or healthcare.
Learning and Schools in Winkel
Younger students in Winkel attend their local primary school, called primarschule. For students who are older or need more advanced education, they go to schools in the nearby town of Bülach.
See also
- In Spanish: Winkel para niños
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