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Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Lenzburg
Area
• Total	1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi)
Elevation	423 m (1,388 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	866
• Density	558.7/km2 (1,447/sq mi)
Postal code	5505
Surrounded by	Birr, Birrhard, Mägenwil, Möriken-Wildegg, Othmarsingen

Brunegg is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Lenzburg area, which is part of the canton of Aargau. Brunegg is known for its historic castle and beautiful natural surroundings.

An aerial view of Brunegg in 1946.

History of Brunegg

Brunegg was first mentioned in old writings around the 1100s. Back then, it was called Bruneco. Later, in 1273, it was known as Brunegge.

Brunegg Castle

Brunegg Castle was built on a hill in the 1200s. This castle, along with Wildegg Castle nearby, helped protect the borders for the Habsburg family. Knights from the Habsburg family lived in the castle.

In 1415, soldiers from Bern tried to take over the castle. They stopped their attack after a counter-attack. However, Bern eventually took control of the Aargau region. The castle then went to the Segenser or Segesser family. For many years, from 1538 to 1798, the castle was under the control of the governor of Lenzburg.

In 1815, the Hünerwadel family from Lenzburg bought the castle. Later, the current owners, the Salis family, inherited it through marriage. For a long time, the castle wasn't well cared for. In the 1600s, strong storms damaged it twice. But in 1805–06, parts of the castle, like the main tower and other buildings, were fixed up. The roof was also rebuilt.

Village Development

The village of Brunegg got its name and started because of the castle. At first, it was part of the Habsburgs' personal land. In the 1300s, the castle owners were given the right to handle local legal matters.

Over time, Brunegg's district changed. In the 1800s, it was part of the Brugg district. But since 1840, it has been in the Lenzburg district.

Originally, Brunegg was part of the Windisch church area. Since 1526, it has belonged to the Birr church area. Brunegg got its very own Reformed Church in 1967.

Modern Brunegg

For hundreds of years, Brunegg was mostly a farming village. People grew grains and grapes on the hills. In 1950, about a quarter of the workers were farmers. By 1990, this number dropped to only 5%. More people started working in factories (28%) and in service jobs (67%).

The A1 motorway opened in 1970. This big road goes near the edge of Brunegg. An exit from the motorway in Mägenwil leads right through the town. This easy access to the motorway helped many businesses that deal with transport and logistics to set up shop in Brunegg. Since 1990, there have been more jobs available in Brunegg than people living there.

Geography of Brunegg

Brunegg covers an area of about 1.56 square kilometers (0.6 square miles). A big part of this land, about 41.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 25.6% of the area. The rest, about 29.5%, is built up with buildings and roads.

Most of the built-up area includes industrial buildings, homes, and roads. About 7.1% is for factories, 9.0% for houses, and 10.3% for transportation like roads.

Brunegg is located in the Lenzburg district. It sits on the southern edge of an area called the Birrfeld. The town itself is a Haufendorf village. This means it's an old-fashioned village with buildings packed closely together around a central area, not planned in a grid. Brunegg Castle is on a ridge of the nearby Kestenberg mountain.

Brunegg's Coat of Arms

The blazon (official description) of Brunegg's coat of arms is simple: it's a silver shield with a blue star-like shape called a Carbuncle in the middle.

People of Brunegg (Demographics)

Brunegg has a population of about 800 people. As of June 2009, about 15.3% of the people living in Brunegg were from other countries. Over ten years (from 1997 to 2007), the population grew by about 24.8%.

Most people in Brunegg speak German (94.2%). Italian is the second most common language (2.4%), followed by French (1.1%).

Age Groups

In 2008, the population of Brunegg included:

• Children (0-9 years old): 7.8%
• Teenagers (10-19 years old): 10.5%
• Young adults (20-29 years old): 16.5%
• Adults (30-59 years old): 49%
• Seniors (60 years and older): 16%

Homes and Households

In 2000, about 53.3% of the homes in Brunegg were owned by the people living in them. This means they didn't pay rent.

There were 200 private homes and apartments in Brunegg in 2000. On average, there were 2.3 people living in each home. In 2008, there were 110 single-family homes, which was about 42.1% of all homes. There were also 14 empty apartments, meaning about 5.4% of homes were vacant.

Politics and Education

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political group was the SVP, which got 47.4% of the votes.

Most people in Switzerland are well-educated. In Brunegg, about 82% of adults (aged 25 to 64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, 27 students from Brunegg were attending primary school.

Historical Population

Here's how Brunegg's population has changed over time:

Brunegg's Economy

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Brunegg was low, at 1.42%. This means very few people were looking for jobs.

In 2005, there were 22 people working in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming. There were 7 businesses in this area.

The secondary sector had 100 workers and 5 businesses. This sector includes jobs like manufacturing and construction.

The tertiary sector had the most workers, with 296 people and 16 businesses. This sector includes service jobs like retail, healthcare, and transport.

In 2000, 272 people lived in Brunegg and worked. About 77.2% of them worked outside Brunegg. However, 378 people came into Brunegg for work. This means Brunegg has more jobs than local workers. About 6.5% of workers used public transport, and 60.3% drove their own cars to work.

Religion in Brunegg

Based on the 2000 census:

• 111 people (23.8%) were Roman Catholic.
• 278 people (59.7%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

See also

In Spanish: Brunegg para niños