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Auw

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Auw

Location in Switzerland

Auw

Location in Canton of Aargau

Switzerland

Area

• Total

8.56 km² (3.31 sq mi)

Elevation

489 m (1,604 ft)

Population

(Dec 2020 )

• Total

2,203

• Density

257.36/km² (666.6/sq mi)

Postal code

5644

Surrounded by

Beinwil (Freiamt), Hohenrain (LU), Mühlau, Sins

Auw is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Muri district of Aargau canton in Switzerland. It is nestled at the foot of the Lindenberg mountain.

Auw's Past: A Look at Its History
- The Church in Auw
- Farming in Auw
Auw's Location and Landscape
Auw's Coat of Arms
Who Lives in Auw? (Demographics)
- Age Groups in Auw
- Homes in Auw
Important Buildings in Auw
Notable Resident
Auw's Economy: How People Work
Religion in Auw
Education in Auw
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Auw's Past: A Look at Its History

Aerial view of Auw in 1970

People first lived in the Auw area a very long time ago. We know this because old burial urns from the Roman times were found here.

The town of Auw was first written about in history books in the year 924. Back then, it was called Houva. Later, in 1306, its name changed to Owe. Important landowners in Auw included the Muri and Engelberg Abbeys.

In 1715, a big fire sadly destroyed 43 buildings in Auw. The first schoolhouse was built in 1809. It was later replaced by a new building in 1954.

The Church in Auw

The church in Auw started as a smaller church connected to the main church in Sins. In 1638, Auw got its own local church parish. The St. Nicholas Church was built in 1705. It replaced an older chapel that had been there since 1331.

Farming in Auw

Farming has always been important in Auw. In 1990, about 27% of the workers in Auw worked in agriculture. In 1991, there were 42 dairy farms in the municipality.

Auw's Location and Landscape

Auw covers an area of about 8.57 square kilometers (3.31 square miles).

About 65.9% of this land is used for farming.
Around 24.2% is covered by forests.
About 9.5% has buildings or roads.
A small part, 0.2%, includes rivers or lakes.

The municipality includes the villages of Auw and Rüstenschwil.

Auw's Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Auw shows a green linden tree on a silver background.

Who Lives in Auw? (Demographics)

Auw has a population of about 1,700 people (as of 2022). About 11.9% of the people living in Auw are from other countries. Most people in Auw speak German (94.0%). Albanian is the second most common language (2.3%), followed by French (0.9%).

Age Groups in Auw

Here's a look at the age groups in Auw (as of 2008):

Children (0-9 years old): 15.7%
Teenagers (10-19 years old): 11.5%
Young Adults (20-29 years old): 11.1%
Adults (30-39 years old): 16.9%
Adults (40-49 years old): 18.6%
Adults (50-59 years old): 11.9%
Seniors (60-69 years old): 8.0%
Seniors (70-79 years old): 4.6%
Seniors (80-89 years old): 1.4%
Seniors (90 and older): 0.4%

Homes in Auw

In 2000, about 56.7% of the homes in Auw were owned by the people living in them. This means they did not pay rent. The average number of people per home was 2.7. In 2008, there were 229 single-family homes in Auw.

Important Buildings in Auw

Several buildings in Auw are considered important Swiss heritage sites. These include:

The Old Mill at Alikonerstrasse 6.
The Catholic parish church in Auw.
The St. Josephs chapel in Rüstenschwil village.
The eastern part of the house at Käsereistrasse 13.

Notable Resident

Maria Bernarda Bütler (1848–1924) was a Swiss saint from Auw. She started a religious group called the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Mary, Help of Christians.

Auw's Economy: How People Work

In 2007, Auw had a low unemployment rate of 1.63%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.

People in Auw work in different areas:

Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2005, 107 people worked in this sector.
Secondary Sector: This includes jobs like manufacturing and construction. In 2005, 103 people worked in this sector.
Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and schools. In 2005, 144 people worked in this sector.

Many people who live in Auw travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 76.3% of workers commuted outside Auw. Most people (57.7%) used a private car to get to work.

Religion in Auw

Based on the 2000 census:

About 79.8% of people in Auw were Roman Catholic.
About 10.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Education in Auw

Most adults in Auw (between ages 25-64) have completed high school or gone on to higher education like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, 166 students attended primary school in Auw.