Winterthur

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Winterthur

Name

Winterthur

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, and the country's sixth-largest city. Historically, it originated as a Roman vicus named Vitudurum, later fortified against Alamannic invasions. The city received its charter in 1264 under Habsburg rule, following the extinction of the Kyburg dynasty.

Statistics

Area

68.07 km²

Population

120,376

Location