Affoltern is a district located within the municipality of Zurich, specifically situated in Kreis 11. It is part of the urban landscape of Zurich, which serves as a major city in Switzerland.
As an administrative subdivision, Affoltern functions as a residential and commercial area within the broader metropolitan framework of the Swiss city. Due to the lack of specific local documentation, it is primarily identified by its geographic location within the municipal boundaries of Zurich.