Bottenwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bottenwil
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 Bottenwil
Location in Switzerland
Bottenwil
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Zofingen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 493 m (1,617 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 823 | |
| • Density | 161.4/km2 (418/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4814
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| Surrounded by | Staffelbach, Uerkheim, Wikon (LU), Wiliberg, Zofingen | |
Bottenwil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Zofingen area of the Aargau region in Switzerland. It's a peaceful place nestled in the beautiful Swiss countryside.
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History of Bottenwil
Bottenwil has a long history. It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1189. Back then, it was known as Botanwile.
Geography of Bottenwil
Bottenwil covers an area of about 5.1 square kilometers (which is about 2 square miles). This area is used for different things:
- Almost half of the land (48.4%) is used for agriculture, like farms.
- A large part (42.4%) is covered by forests.
- The rest of the land (8.8%) has buildings or roads.
- A tiny bit (0.4%) is made up of rivers or lakes.
Most of the forested land is dense forest. The farming land is used for growing crops and for pastures where animals graze.
Bottenwil is located in a valley called the upper Uerkental. It is a linear village, which means its buildings are mostly spread out along a main road.
Bottenwil's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Bottenwil's coat of arms shows a green pine tree. This tree stands on top of a silver wall with battlements, like a castle wall. The background color is red.
People and Population
Bottenwil has a population of about 800 people. A small part of the population (around 7.3%) are people from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the number of people living here has stayed pretty much the same.
Most people in Bottenwil (98.2%) speak German. A few people also speak Italian or French.
Age Groups in Bottenwil
The population of Bottenwil includes people of all ages.
- About 8.9% are young children (0-9 years old).
- Around 13.7% are teenagers (10-19 years old).
- Adults between 20 and 59 make up about 57.5% of the population.
- Older adults (60 years and above) make up about 19.8% of the population.
Homes and Households
In Bottenwil, many people own their homes. About 62% of all homes are owned by the people who live in them.
Most households in Bottenwil have 3 or 4 people living together. There are also many homes with 5 or more people. On average, there are about 2.6 people living in each home.
Political Choices
In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Bottenwil was the SVP. This party received about 41% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SP and the FDP.
Historical Population Changes
The population of Bottenwil has changed over time. For example, in 1850, there were about 960 people. By 1950, the population had decreased to about 706 people. In 2000, it grew again to 799 people.
Economy and Jobs
In Bottenwil, people work in different types of jobs.
- The primary sector involves jobs like farming. About 45 people work in this area.
- The secondary sector includes jobs in manufacturing or construction. About 86 people work here.
- The tertiary sector covers service jobs, like working in shops or offices. About 34 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Bottenwil travel to other towns for work. About 75% of the residents work outside the municipality. Most people (61.2%) use a private car to get to work, while some (6.8%) use public transportation.
Religion in Bottenwil
According to a census from 2000:
- About 14.4% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- About 69.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A very small number of people belonged to the Christian Catholic faith.
Education in Bottenwil
Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Bottenwil, most adults (around 79%) have completed more than just basic schooling. This means they have gone through upper secondary education or even higher education, like university.
In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 58 students attending primary school in Bottenwil.
See also
In Spanish: Bottenwil para niños
