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'''Stäfa''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Meilen (district)|Meilen]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Zurich (canton)|Zürich]] in [[Switzerland]]. |
'''Stäfa''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Meilen (district)|Meilen]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Zurich (canton)|Zürich]] in [[Switzerland]]. |
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==Geography== |
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[[File:Zürichsee - Stäfa IMG 3092.jpg|thumb|left|Stäfa and [[Pfannenstiel (Zürich)|Pfannenstiel]] as seen from [[Lake Zürich]]]] |
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Stäfa has an area of {{km2 to mi2|8.6|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 46.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.8% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 34% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (1%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).<ref name=SFSO/> {{as of|1996|alt=In 1996}} housing and buildings made up 26.7% of the total area, while transportation infrastucture made up the rest (7.2%).<ref name=StatZurich/> Of the total unproductive area, water (streams and lakes) made up 0.5% of the area. {{as of|2007}} 35.8% of the total municipal area was undergoing some type of construction.<ref name=StatZurich/> |
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It is located near [[Rapperswil]] on the north bank of the [[Lake Zürich]] in the [[Pfannenstiel (Zürich)|Pfannenstiel]] region.<ref>[http://www.statistik.zh.ch/gpzh/zh/index.php?p=gp Kanton Zürich, Statistisches Amt: Region Pfannenstiel] {{de icon}}</ref> |
It is located near [[Rapperswil]] on the north bank of the [[Lake Zürich]] in the [[Pfannenstiel (Zürich)|Pfannenstiel]] region.<ref>[http://www.statistik.zh.ch/gpzh/zh/index.php?p=gp Kanton Zürich, Statistisches Amt: Region Pfannenstiel] {{de icon}}</ref> |
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The villages of [[Kehlhof]] and [[Uerikon]] are politically part of the town. Stäfa is linked with the [[Germany|German]] poet [[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe|Goethe]] who once stayed overnight in the town. It was named after the [[Scotland|Scottish]] island of [[Staffa]] by a monk from [[Iona]].<ref>Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) ''The Scottish Islands''. Edinburgh. Canongate.</ref> |
The villages of [[Kehlhof]] and [[Uerikon]] are politically part of the town. Stäfa is linked with the [[Germany|German]] poet [[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe|Goethe]] who once stayed overnight in the town. It was named after the [[Scotland|Scottish]] island of [[Staffa]] by a monk from [[Iona]].<ref>Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) ''The Scottish Islands''. Edinburgh. Canongate.</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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Stäfa has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 13,452, of which 16.0% are foreign nationals. {{as of|2008}} the gender distribution of the population was 48.6% male and 51.4% female. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 22%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (88.6%), with Italian being second most common ( 3.3%) and Albanian being third ( 1.4%). |
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In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] which received 32.8% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (20.1%), the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (16.2%) and the [[Christian Social Party (Switzerland)|CSP]] (11%). |
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The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 20.7% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 63.1% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 16.2%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Stäfa about 80.5% 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 5179 households in Stäfa.<ref name=StatZurich/> |
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Stäfa has an unemployment rate of 2.14%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 153 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 34 businesses involved in this sector. 1592 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 103 businesses in this sector. 2551 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 508 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/regionalportraets/gemeindesuche.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 10-Aug-2009</ref> {{as of|2007}} 55.3% of the working population were employed full-time, and 44.7% 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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{{as of|2008}} there were 3545 [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholics]] and 6005 [[Protestant Reformation|Protestants]] in Stäfa. In the 2000 census, religion was broken down into several smaller categories. From the {{as of|2000|alt=census}}, 50.9% were some type of Protestant, with 47.5% belonging to the [[Swiss Reformed Church]] and 3.4% belonging to other protestant churchs. 27.2% of the population were Catholic. Of the rest of the population, 3.2% were Muslim, 4.3% belonged to another religion (not listed), 3.6% did not give a religion, and 13.6% were atheist or agnostic.<ref name=StatZurich/> |
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== Transportation== |
== Transportation== |
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Stäfa is a stop of the [[S-Bahn Zürich]] on the line [[S7 (ZVV)|S7]]. In the summer there are regular boats to Zurich as well as along the lake to [[Rapperswil]], run by the [[Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft]] (ZSG). |
Stäfa is a stop of the [[S-Bahn Zürich]] on the line [[S7 (ZVV)|S7]]. In the summer there are regular boats to Zurich as well as along the lake to [[Rapperswil]], run by the [[Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft]] (ZSG). |
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==Sights== |
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[[File:Stäfa Vitejo (Foto Dietrich Michael Weidmann) 345.jpg|thumb|Vineyards near Stäfa]] |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Cities in Switzerland]] |
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[[Category:Municipalities of the canton of Zurich|Stafa]] |
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Revision as of 02:02, 11 August 2009
Stäfa | |
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Location of Stäfa  | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Zurich |
| District | Meilen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.59 km2 (3.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 408 m (1,339 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,494 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 8712 |
| SFOS number | 0158 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-ZH |
| Surrounded by | Freienbach (SZ), Hombrechtikon, Männedorf, Oetwil am See, Richterswil, Wädenswil |
| Website | www SFSO statistics |
Stäfa is a municipality in the district of Meilen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
Geography
Stäfa has an area of Template:Km2 to mi2. Of this area, 46.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18.8% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 34% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (1%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).[3] In 1996[update] housing and buildings made up 26.7% of the total area, while transportation infrastucture made up the rest (7.2%).[4] Of the total unproductive area, water (streams and lakes) made up 0.5% of the area. As of 2007[update] 35.8% of the total municipal area was undergoing some type of construction.[4]
It is located near Rapperswil on the north bank of the Lake Zürich in the Pfannenstiel region.[5]
In the local dialect it is called Stäfa.
The villages of Kehlhof and Uerikon are politically part of the town. Stäfa is linked with the German poet Goethe who once stayed overnight in the town. It was named after the Scottish island of Staffa by a monk from Iona.[6]
Demographics
Stäfa has a population (as of 2007[update]) of 13,452, of which 16.0% are foreign nationals. As of 2008[update] the gender distribution of the population was 48.6% male and 51.4% female. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 22%. Most of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (88.6%), with Italian being second most common ( 3.3%) and Albanian being third ( 1.4%).
In the 2007 election the most popular party was the SVP which received 32.8% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SPS (20.1%), the FDP (16.2%) and the CSP (11%).
The age distribution of the population (as of 2000[update]) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 20.7% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 63.1% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 16.2%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Stäfa about 80.5% 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 5179 households in Stäfa.[4]
Stäfa has an unemployment rate of 2.14%. As of 2005[update], there were 153 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 34 businesses involved in this sector. 1592 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 103 businesses in this sector. 2551 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 508 businesses in this sector.[3] As of 2007[update] 55.3% of the working population were employed full-time, and 44.7% were employed part-time.[4]
As of 2008[update] there were 3545 Catholics and 6005 Protestants in Stäfa. In the 2000 census, religion was broken down into several smaller categories. From the census[update], 50.9% were some type of Protestant, with 47.5% belonging to the Swiss Reformed Church and 3.4% belonging to other protestant churchs. 27.2% of the population were Catholic. Of the rest of the population, 3.2% were Muslim, 4.3% belonged to another religion (not listed), 3.6% did not give a religion, and 13.6% were atheist or agnostic.[4]
Transportation
Stäfa is a stop of the S-Bahn Zürich on the line S7. In the summer there are regular boats to Zurich as well as along the lake to Rapperswil, run by the Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft (ZSG).
Sights
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The town is well known for its cultural centre Rössli, located near the lake shore. Wine production is still important, particularly white wine (Riesling).
References
- ^ a b "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "Ständige Wohnbevölkerung nach Staatsangehörigkeitskategorie Geschlecht und Gemeinde; Provisorische Jahresergebnisse; 2018". Federal Statistical Office. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ a b Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 10-Aug-2009
- ^ a b c d e Statistics Zurich Template:De icon accessed 4 August 2009
- ^ Kanton Zürich, Statistisches Amt: Region Pfannenstiel Template:De icon
- ^ Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.
External links
- Official Page (German)
- Local Tourist Authority (German)
