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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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[[Image:Hirzel Drumlins.jpg|thumb|left|[[Drumlin]]s in Hirzel]] |
[[Image:Hirzel Drumlins.jpg|thumb|left|[[Drumlin]]s in Hirzel]] |
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Hirzel spans an area of {{convert|9.6|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 68.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.5% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 9.3% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (3.3%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).<ref name=SFSO/> {{as of|1996|alt=In 1996}} housing and buildings made up 7.2% of the total area, while transportation infrastructure made up the rest (2.2%).<ref name=StatZurich/> Of the total unproductive area, water (streams and lakes) made up 1.1% of the area. {{as of|2007}} 4% of the total municipal area was undergoing some type of construction.<ref name=StatZurich/> |
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The municipality includes the sections of Hirzel-Kirche, Hirzel-Spitzen and Hirzel-Höchi. In 1878 the municipality borders were surveyed and moved. As a result, several individual farm houses came to Hirzel from [[Wädenswil]], with four more from [[Horgen]]. |
The municipality includes the sections of Hirzel-Kirche, Hirzel-Spitzen and Hirzel-Höchi. In 1878 the municipality borders were surveyed and moved. As a result, several individual farm houses came to Hirzel from [[Wädenswil]], with four more from [[Horgen]]. |
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Hirzel has a population (as of {{Swiss populations date|CH-ZH}}) of {{Swiss populations|CH-ZH|0132}}.{{Swiss populations ref|CH-ZH}} {{as of|2007}}, 8.2% of the population was made up of foreign nationals. {{as of|2008}} the gender distribution of the population was 49.6% male and 50.4% female. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -1.9%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (93.8%), with English being second most common ( 1.7%) and French being third ( 0.9%). |
Hirzel has a population (as of {{Swiss populations date|CH-ZH}}) of {{Swiss populations|CH-ZH|0132}}.{{Swiss populations ref|CH-ZH}} {{as of|2007}}, 8.2% of the population was made up of foreign nationals. {{as of|2008}} the gender distribution of the population was 49.6% male and 50.4% female. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -1.9%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (93.8%), with English being second most common ( 1.7%) and French being third ( 0.9%). |
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In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] which received 39.6% of the vote. The next two most popular parties were the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (15.7%), the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (11.3%). |
In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]], which received 39.6% of the vote. The next two most popular parties were the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (15.7%), the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (11.3%). |
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The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) |
The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) comprises children and teenagers (0–19 years old) who make up 27.7% of the population, adults (20–64 years old) make up 59.3% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 12.9%. The entire Swiss population is generally well-educated. In Hirzel about 84.8% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory [[Education in Switzerland#Secondary|upper secondary education]] or additional higher education (either university or a ''[[Fachhochschule]]''). There are 727 households in Hirzel.<ref name=StatZurich/> |
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Hirzel has an unemployment rate of 0.7%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 101 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 43 businesses involved in this sector. 105 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 22 businesses in this sector. 296 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 66 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/02/key.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 07-Aug-2009</ref> {{as of|2007}} 49.6% of the working population were employed full-time, and 50.4% were employed part-time.<ref name=StatZurich>[https://data.statistik.zh.ch/infospc/geport/gemeinde.jsp?bfs=79 Statistics Zurich] {{de icon}} accessed 4 August 2009</ref> |
Hirzel has an unemployment rate of 0.7%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 101 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 43 businesses involved in this sector. 105 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 22 businesses in this sector. 296 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 66 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/02/key.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 07-Aug-2009</ref> {{as of|2007}} 49.6% of the working population were employed full-time, and 50.4% were employed part-time.<ref name=StatZurich>[https://data.statistik.zh.ch/infospc/geport/gemeinde.jsp?bfs=79 Statistics Zurich] {{de icon}} accessed 4 August 2009</ref> |
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==Notable residents== |
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[[Johanna Spyri]], the author of children's book ''[[Heidi]]'', was born in Hirzel in 1827. There is a museum |
[[Johanna Spyri]], the author of the children's book ''[[Heidi]]'', was born in Hirzel in 1827. There is a museum dedicated to her life located in the village. |
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== Transportation == |
== Transportation == |
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Revision as of 22:37, 9 April 2013
Hirzel | |
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Location of Hirzel  | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Zurich |
| District | Horgen |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.68 km2 (3.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 678 m (2,224 ft) |
| Population (2017-12-31)[2] | |
• Total | 2,179 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 8816 |
| SFOS number | 0132 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-ZH |
| Surrounded by | Hausen am Albis, Horgen, Menzingen (ZG), Neuheim (ZG), Schönenberg, Wädenswil |
| Website | www SFSO statistics |
Hirzel is a municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
History
Hirzel is first mentioned in 1269 as Hirsol.[3]
Geography
Hirzel spans an area of 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi). Of this area, 68.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.5% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 9.3% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (3.3%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).[4] In 1996[update] housing and buildings made up 7.2% of the total area, while transportation infrastructure made up the rest (2.2%).[5] Of the total unproductive area, water (streams and lakes) made up 1.1% of the area. As of 2007[update] 4% of the total municipal area was undergoing some type of construction.[5]
The municipality includes the sections of Hirzel-Kirche, Hirzel-Spitzen and Hirzel-Höchi. In 1878 the municipality borders were surveyed and moved. As a result, several individual farm houses came to Hirzel from Wädenswil, with four more from Horgen.
Demographics
Hirzel has a population (as of 31 December 2020) of 2,179.[6] As of 2007[update], 8.2% of the population was made up of foreign nationals. As of 2008[update] the gender distribution of the population was 49.6% male and 50.4% female. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -1.9%. Most of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (93.8%), with English being second most common ( 1.7%) and French being third ( 0.9%).
In the 2007 election the most popular party was the SVP, which received 39.6% of the vote. The next two most popular parties were the SPS (15.7%), the FDP (11.3%).
The age distribution of the population (as of 2000[update]) comprises children and teenagers (0–19 years old) who make up 27.7% of the population, adults (20–64 years old) make up 59.3% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 12.9%. The entire Swiss population is generally well-educated. In Hirzel about 84.8% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either university or a Fachhochschule). There are 727 households in Hirzel.[5]
Hirzel has an unemployment rate of 0.7%. As of 2005[update], there were 101 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 43 businesses involved in this sector. 105 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 22 businesses in this sector. 296 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 66 businesses in this sector.[4] As of 2007[update] 49.6% of the working population were employed full-time, and 50.4% were employed part-time.[5]
As of 2008[update] there were 535 Catholics and 1063 Protestants in Hirzel. In the 2000 census, religion was broken down into several smaller categories. From the census[update], 56.7% were some type of Protestant, with 54.3% belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church and 2.4% belonging to other Protestant churches. 27.7% of the population were Catholic. Of the rest of the population, 0% were Muslim, 2.3% belonged to another religion (not listed), 3.5% did not give a religion, and 9.7% were atheist or agnostic.[5]
The historical population is given in the following table:[3]
| Year | Population |
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| 1678 | c. 800 |
| 1786 | c. 1,300 |
| 1850 | 1,219 |
| 1900 | 1,154 |
| 1941 | 977 |
| 1950 | 1,094 |
| 2000 | 1,900 |
Notable residents
Johanna Spyri, the author of the children's book Heidi, was born in Hirzel in 1827. There is a museum dedicated to her life located in the village.
Transportation
The Zimmerberg bus line (Zimmerbergbus), provided by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU), connects the Zimmerberg region and parts of the Sihl valley.
References
- ^ a b "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "Bilanz der ständigen Wohnbevölkerung nach institutionellen Gliederungen, Staatsangehörigkeit (Kategorie), Geschlecht und demographischen Komponenten". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ a b Hirzel in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- ^ a b Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 07-Aug-2009
- ^ a b c d e Statistics Zurich Template:De icon accessed 4 August 2009
- ^ "Ständige und nichtständige Wohnbevölkerung nach institutionellen Gliederungen, Geburtsort und Staatsangehörigkeit". bfs.admin.ch (in German). Swiss Federal Statistical Office - STAT-TAB. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
External links
- Official website Template:De icon
- Johanna Spyri museum Template:De icon
- Hirzel in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
