Affoltern District

Affoltern District
Bezirk Affoltern
District
Country   Switzerland
Canton  Zürich
Capital Affoltern am Albis
Area
  Total 113.01 km2 (43.63 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2014)
  Total 50,526
  Density 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Municipalities 14

Coordinates: 47°16′N 8°28′E / 47.267°N 8.467°E / 47.267; 8.467 Affoltern District (also known as Kronaueramt or Säuliamt) is one of the twelve districts of the German-speaking canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Its capital is the city of Affoltern am Albis.

Municipalities

Affoltern contains a total of 14 municipalities:

Coat of Arms Municipality Population
(31 December 2014)[1]
Area, km²
Aeugst am Albis 1,952 7.87
Affoltern am Albis 11,540 10.56
Bonstetten 5,279 7.42
Hausen am Albis 3,469 13.64
Hedingen 3,645 6.59
Kappel am Albis 1,014 7.87
Knonau 2,033 6.48
Maschwanden 664 4.67
Mettmenstetten 4,463 13.11
Obfelden 4,925 7.54
Ottenbach 2,542 4.98
Rifferswil 999 6.50
Stallikon 3,290 12.01
Wettswil am Albis 4,711 3.77
Total 50,526 113.01

See also

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References

  1. Canton of Zurich Statistical Office (German) accessed 17 June 2015
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