Fun facts about Winterthur
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Vitudurum was a vicus in what is now Oberwinterthur during the Roman era.
Winterthur
Switzerland
Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With over 120,000 residents, it is the country's sixth-largest city by population, as well as its ninth-largest agglomeration with about 140,000 inhabitants.
From the “History” section
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Winterthur is colloquially called 'Eulachstadt' due to the Eulach river flowing through it.
Winterthur
Switzerland
Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With over 120,000 residents, it is the country's sixth-largest city by population, as well as its ninth-largest agglomeration with about 140,000 inhabitants.
From the “Geography” section
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The City Council of Winterthur is composed of seven councilors, each presiding over a department.
Winterthur
Switzerland
Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With over 120,000 residents, it is the country's sixth-largest city by population, as well as its ninth-largest agglomeration with about 140,000 inhabitants.
From the “Politics” section
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As of 2007, 23.6% of Winterthur's population was made up of foreign nationals.
Winterthur
Switzerland
Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With over 120,000 residents, it is the country's sixth-largest city by population, as well as its ninth-largest agglomeration with about 140,000 inhabitants.
From the “Demographics” section
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The Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie was formed in Winterthur.
Winterthur
Switzerland
Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich in northern Switzerland. With over 120,000 residents, it is the country's sixth-largest city by population, as well as its ninth-largest agglomeration with about 140,000 inhabitants.
From the “Culture” section
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