Zufikon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zufikon
Coat of arms
Zufikon Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Zufikon Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Bremgarten
Area
• Total	4.81 km2 (1.86 sq mi)
Elevation	405 m (1,329 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	4,548
• Density	945.5/km2 (2,448.9/sq mi)
Postal code	5621
Surrounded by	Berikon, Bremgarten, Eggenwil, Hermetschwil-Staffeln, Oberwil-Lieli, Unterlunkhofen, Widen

Zufikon is a town in Switzerland.

Zufikon is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Bremgarten district within the canton of Aargau.

History of Zufikon

People have lived in the area around Zufikon for a very long time. Archeologists found signs of human life from the Bronze Age. The first time Zufikon was written about was in the year 1150.

Geography and Land Use

A view of Zufikon village.

Zufikon from above (1970).

Zufikon covers an area of about 4.8 square kilometers (1.85 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half (49.9%), is used for farming. About 27.1% of the land is covered by forests. The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up 20.7% of the area. A small part (2.3%) is made up of rivers or other natural areas that are not used for farming or building.

Zufikon's Coat of Arms

The blazon (official description) of Zufikon's coat of arms is quite special. It shows a silver shield with a black stripe down the middle. On either side of the stripe, there are two blue keys pointing downwards and inwards.

People and Population

Zufikon has a population of about 4,083 people. A small part of the population, about 17.4%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Zufikon has grown by about 14.3%.

Most people in Zufikon speak German (90.1%). Italian is the second most common language (2.2%), followed by Turkish (1.5%).

The town has a mix of ages. About 9.3% of the population are children aged 0-9 years old, and 11.7% are teenagers aged 10-19. Many adults live in Zufikon too, with a good number of people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. About 12.2% of the people are aged 60-69, and a smaller number are older than 70.

In 2000, there were many different types of homes. About 134 homes had 1 or 2 people, 651 homes had 3 or 4 people, and 575 homes had 5 or more people. On average, each home had about 2.48 people living in it.

Education in Zufikon

Many adults in Zufikon have a good education. About 76.1% of people aged 25-64 have finished either a non-mandatory upper secondary education or a higher education, like a university or a specialized college.

In the 2008/2009 school year, 265 students attended primary school in Zufikon. There were also 148 students attending secondary school in the municipality.

The number of people living in Zufikon has changed over time:

Economy and Jobs

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Zufikon was low, at 2.39%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.

Jobs in Zufikon are divided into three main types:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 32 people work in this area, with 14 businesses.
• Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 141 people work here, with 17 businesses.
• Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. This is the largest sector, with 579 people working and 99 businesses.

Many people who live in Zufikon work outside the town. About 84.8% of residents travel to other places for work. However, 398 people come into Zufikon to work. For getting to work, about 17.8% of people use public transportation, and 53% use a private car.

Religion

The village of Zufikon and its church.

According to a survey in 2000, most people in Zufikon are Christian. About 51.8% of the population are Roman Catholic, and 28.9% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Transportation

Zufikon has good public transportation. It is a stop on the S-Bahn Zürich train system, specifically on the S17 line. This line is operated by the Bremgarten-Dietikon-Bahn.

See also

In Spanish: Zufikon para niños