Baar, Switzerland facts for kids
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Location in Switzerland
Baar
Location in Canton of Zug
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zug | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24.85 km2 (9.59 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 443 m (1,453 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 24,686 | |
| • Density | 993.40/km2 (2,572.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6340, 6342
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| Localities | Allenwinden, Blickensdorf, Deinikon, Inwil bei Baar, Neuägeri, Sihlbrugg Dorf, Walterswil | |
| Surrounded by | Hausen am Albis (ZH), Kappel am Albis (ZH), Menzingen, Neuheim, Steinhausen, Unterägeri, Zug | |
Baar is a town in Switzerland, located in the canton of Zug. It's a busy and growing place. Baar is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and as a home to many international companies.
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A Look Back: Baar's History
Baar has a long history. The town was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 1045. At that time, it was called Barra.
Exploring Baar's Geography
Baar covers an area of about 24.85 square kilometers (about 9.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 51%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 25% of the area. The rest of the land, about 22.8%, is used for buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.8%, is made up of rivers or mountains.
The town is located in a flat area near the Lorze river. It started as a long village built along the road between Lake Zug and Lake Zurich. Since the 1960s, Baar has grown very quickly. It includes the main village of Baar and smaller areas that used to be tiny villages, like Allenwinden, Blickensdorf, and Inwil. It also includes the farm areas of Deinikon.
Who Lives in Baar: Population Facts
Baar has a population of over 27,000 people. Many different people live here. In 2007, about a quarter of the people living in Baar were from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Baar has grown by more than 20%.
Most people in Baar speak German, which is about 83% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by about 3.6% of people. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common language, spoken by about 3.1% of people.
Political Choices in Baar
In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Baar was the SVP. They received about 31% of the votes. Other popular parties included the CVP, the FDP, and the Green Party.
How Baar's Population Has Grown
Here is a look at how the population of Baar has changed over many years:
| year | population |
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| 1743 | 1,831 |
| 1850 | 2,346 |
| 1860 | 3,323 |
| 1900 | 4,484 |
| 1950 | 6,992 |
| 1960 | 9,114 |
| 1970 | 14,074 |
| 1990 | 16,147 |
Learning and Sports in Baar
Many adults in Baar, about 72% of people aged 25-64, have completed higher education. This means they have gone to college or a special technical school.
Baar is home to the International School of Zug and Luzern, also known as ISZL. This is a private school for students from pre-school all the way to Grade 12. It serves families from around the world who live in Central Switzerland.
The town also has a stadium called Waldmannhalle. It has seats for 1,200 people, but it can hold up to 3,000 people for bigger events.
Baar's Businesses and Economy
Baar is an important center for many businesses. From 1980 to 2006, it was home to Lego Produktions AG Schweiz. This was a factory where some Lego parts were made, especially for the Lego Technic sets. In 2006, Lego decided to move this production to the Czech Republic.
Today, Baar is the official headquarters for several big companies:
- Glencore: A global company that produces and trades raw materials like metals and energy.
- Sika AG: A chemical company that makes products for building and cars.
- Veeam: A software company.
Baar has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, there were many jobs in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 333 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and factories. About 3,810 people worked in this area.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 9,335 people worked in this area.
Baar is also where the Typo3 Association is located. This group manages a free, open-source system called Typo3, which helps people create and manage websites.
Getting Around Baar: Transportation
Baar railway station is a key stop for trains. You can catch an InterRegio train to Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich Main Station) or Lucerne every hour. The Zurich S-Bahn service S24 also stops in Baar, connecting it to Zug and Zurich Oerlikon. Several local train stops for the Stadtbahn Zug are also in Baar.
During the summer months, a fun way to get around Baar is by bike. You can even rent bikes for free near the Rathaus (town hall).
Famous People from Baar
Many interesting people have connections to Baar:
- Martin Schmid (1694 in Baar – 1772): A Jesuit missionary, musician, and architect who worked mainly in Bolivia.
- Max Huber (1919 in Baar – 1992): A very important graphic designer.
- Yvonne Gilli (born 1957 in Baar): A doctor and politician who was a member of the Swiss National Council from 2007 to 2015.
Sports Stars from Baar
Baar has also been home to many talented athletes:
- Harry Froboess (1899–1985 in Baar): A German stunt diver.
- Kurt Schmid (born 1932 in Baar): A rower who competed in the Olympics in 1952 and 1960.
- Pirmin Stierli (born 1947 in Baar): A former Swiss football (soccer) player.
- Martin Andermatt (born 1961 in Baar): A football manager.
- Marcel Rohner (born 1964 in Baar): A bobsledder who won a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
- Brigitte McMahon (born 1967 in Baar): A former triathlete who competed in the Olympics in 2000, 2004, and 2008.
- Patrick de Napoli (born 1975 in Baar): A footballer of Italian background.
- Moreno Merenda (born 1978 in Baar): A former footballer and now an assistant manager.
- Kimi Räikkönen (born 1979): A famous Formula 1 race car driver, who lives in Baar.
- Daniela Diaz (born 1982 in Baar): An ice hockey coach and former player for the Swiss national team.
- Raphael Diaz (born 1986 in Baar): An ice hockey player who has played for the New York Rangers.
- Sebastian Vettel (born 1987): Another famous Formula 1 race car driver, who lives in Baar.
- Jannik Fischer (born 1990 in Baar): An ice hockey defenseman.
See also
In Spanish: Baar para niños
