Ammerswil facts for kids
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Ammerswil
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 Ammerswil
Location in Switzerland
Ammerswil
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Lenzburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.19 km2 (1.23 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 735 | |
| • Density | 230.4/km2 (596.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5600
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| Surrounded by | Dintikon, Egliswil, Hendschiken, Lenzburg | |
Ammerswil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's found in the Lenzburg area, within the canton of Aargau. Ammerswil is about 3 kilometers (less than 2 miles) southeast of the bigger town of Lenzburg.
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A Glimpse into Ammerswil's Past
Ammerswil has a long history! Even though some very old tools from the Neolithic (New Stone Age) have been found here, the first real settlement was an old farm built by the Alamanni. The village of Ammerswil was first mentioned in old writings way back in 924. Back then, it was called Onpretiswilare. Later, in 1306, its name was written as Ombrechtzwile.
Who Ruled Ammerswil?
Over the centuries, different powerful families and groups ruled Ammerswil. First, it was controlled by the Counts of Lenzburg. After them, the Kyburg family took over, followed by the famous Habsburg family. Finally, in 1415, the city-state of Bern gained control.
Starting in the 1200s, local lords, like the Lords of Hallwyl, had rights over the village. These rights changed hands a few times in the 1300s. But in 1484, these rights went to Bern, which then made Ammerswil part of its Lenzburg district.
Old Buildings in Ammerswil
The village has an old church that was built in a style called Late Romanesque. It was made bigger in 1640. There's also a barn and a special storage building for the church. The main house for the church's leader, called the rectory, was built in 1783. It's designed in a style called Classicist.
Exploring Ammerswil's Geography
Ammerswil covers an area of about 3.19 square kilometers (about 1.23 square miles). A big part of this land, about 33%, is used for farming. Even more, about 58%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 9%, has buildings and roads.
Most of the built-up area is for houses and other buildings. The forested land is mostly dense forests. For farming, people use fields for growing crops and also for pastures where animals can graze.
Where is Ammerswil Located?
The municipality is in the Lenzburg district. It sits in a valley between two other valleys, called the Bünz and See valleys. Ammerswil is mostly surrounded by woods, except for the northwest side. In the 1970s and 1980s, new houses were built. This new area has become a main part of the village, changing how the old village square used to be the center.
Ammerswil's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Ammerswil is quite interesting! It shows a red deer that looks like it's jumping up from green hills. The background color is silver. This design is called Argent a Semi Deer rampant issuant Gules from Coupeaux Vert.
Who Lives in Ammerswil?
Ammerswil has a population of around 800 people. A small part of the population, about 10%, are people from other countries. Most people in Ammerswil speak German, which is about 96% of the population. A smaller number speak Italian or Portuguese.
Age Groups in Ammerswil
The population of Ammerswil includes people of all ages. For example, about 10% are children under 10 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 13% of the population. Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up the largest group, about 60%. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 16% of the population.
Homes and Families
Most homes in Ammerswil are owned by the people who live in them. In 2000, there were about 234 homes and apartments in the municipality. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home. Many homes have 3 or 4 people living together, and some have 5 or more. In 2008, most of the homes were single-family houses.
Education in Ammerswil
Many adults in Ammerswil (between 25 and 64 years old) have finished their education beyond basic schooling. This means they have either completed high school or gone on to college or a special technical school. In the 2008/2009 school year, about 45 students attended primary school in Ammerswil.
Important Historic Site
A special building in Ammerswil, called the Pfrundspeicher, is recognized as a very important heritage site for Switzerland. It was once a storehouse for the church.
How People Work in Ammerswil
Ammerswil has different types of jobs. In 2005, about 50 people worked in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming. About 14 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like manufacturing or construction. The largest group, about 37 people, worked in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like services, shops, and offices.
Many people who live in Ammerswil travel to other towns for work. About 84% of the working residents commute outside Ammerswil. For those who work in Ammerswil, about 11% use public transportation, and 66% use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Ammerswil
Based on information from 2000, most people in Ammerswil belong to one of two main Christian groups. About 26% of the population were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 60%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
See also
In Spanish: Ammerswil para niños
