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Buttwil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Buttwil Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Muri
Area
• Total	4.57 km2 (1.76 sq mi)
Elevation	641 m (2,103 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,234
• Density	270.0/km2 (699.4/sq mi)
Postal code	5632
Surrounded by	Bettwil, Boswil, Geltwil, Hämikon (LU), Muri, Müswangen (LU), Schongau (LU)

Buttwil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Aargau, within the Muri district. This charming village is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) west of the town of Muri.

A Look Back: Buttwil's History

Buttwil was first mentioned in official records in 1160. Back then, it was called Butwile.

Early Land Ownership

From the very beginning, a group of monks called the Benedictines, from Muri Abbey, owned a lot of land in the village.

Changes in Power

In 1415, the Habsburg family lost control of the Aargau region. The right to make major legal decisions, known as the "high court" right, then went to the Swiss Confederation. However, the Abbey kept the right to handle smaller local legal matters, called the "low court" right.

Village Chapel

A special chapel, dedicated to St. James, was built in 1666. It was a smaller church that helped people in the Muri parish attend services closer to home.

Population Growth and Transport

Buttwil used to be mainly a farming village. Around 1950, its population started to shrink. But after 1970, many more people moved in. This was because the area often has clear skies, and it's easy to travel by train to big cities like Zürich and Lucerne. Since 1984, a bus service has connected Buttwil to Muri.

Exploring Buttwil's Geography

Buttwil Airfield

Buttwil from above (1953)

Buttwil covers an area of about 4.52 square kilometers (1.75 sq mi). This was recorded in 2009.

Land Use in Buttwil

A large part of Buttwil's land, about 64.6%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals. About 22.8% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining 12.4% is where buildings and roads are located.

Detailed Land Breakdown

Within the developed areas, 6.2% is used for homes and other buildings. Roads and other transport areas make up 5.5%. In the forested areas, 21.2% is dense forest, and 1.5% has orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, 38.7% is for growing crops, 22.6% is for pastures, and 3.3% is for fruit trees or vineyards.

Location of the Village

The town is located in the Muri district. It sits on the eastern edge of a hill range called the Lindenberg. The municipality of Buttwil includes just the village of Buttwil itself.

Buttwil's Coat of Arms

The official description of Buttwil's coat of arms is "Gules an Escallop Argent." This means it has a red background with a silver seashell design on it.

Who Lives in Buttwil?

Buttwil has a population of 1,234. This number was recorded in December 2020. In June 2009, about 5.5% of the people living in Buttwil were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the population grew by 5.9%.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Buttwil speak German, about 95.6% of the population (as of 2000). French is the second most common language, spoken by 0.7% of residents. Italian is third, spoken by 0.6%.

Age Groups in Buttwil

Here's a look at the age groups in Buttwil, based on 2008 data:

• 11.8% of the population (138 children) are between 0 and 9 years old.
• 16.0% (188 teenagers) are between 10 and 19 years old.
• 9.2% (108 people) are between 20 and 29 years old.
• 12.4% (145 people) are between 30 and 39 years old.
• 19.5% (229 people) are between 40 and 49 years old.
• 14.6% (171 people) are between 50 and 59 years old.
• 10.3% (121 people) are between 60 and 69 years old.
• 4.3% (50 people) are between 70 and 79 years old.
• 1.7% (20 people) are between 80 and 89 years old.
• 0.2% (2 people) are 90 years old or older.

Homes and Households

In 2000, the average number of people per living room was 0.58. This is similar to the average for the whole canton. A "room" here means a space of at least 4 square meters (43 sq ft), like bedrooms, living rooms, or kitchens. About 73.5% of homes were owned by the people living in them.

In 2000, there were 22 homes with 1 or 2 people, 125 homes with 3 or 4 people, and 231 homes with 5 or more people. There were 391 private homes and apartments in total, with an average of 2.8 people per home. In 2008, 268 homes (56.9% of all homes) were single-family houses. There were no empty apartments at that time.

Voting Habits

In the 2007 national election, the SVP was the most popular party, getting 36.6% of the votes. The next most popular parties were the CVP (21.8%), the SP (13.6%), and the FDP (9.7%).

Population Over Time

The table below shows how Buttwil's population has changed over the years:

Buttwil's Economy

In 2007, Buttwil had a low unemployment rate of 1.39%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.

Types of Jobs

As of 2005, jobs in Buttwil were divided into three main types:

• Primary sector: 39 people worked in farming, forestry, or fishing. There were 14 businesses in this area.
• Secondary sector: 47 people worked in manufacturing or construction. There were 14 businesses in this area.
• Tertiary sector: 119 people worked in services, like shops, schools, or healthcare. There were 31 businesses in this area.

Commuting to Work

In 2000, 574 people lived in Buttwil and worked. Most of them, about 79.4%, traveled outside Buttwil for their jobs. At the same time, 86 people came into Buttwil to work. There were 204 jobs available in the town itself. About 8.3% of workers used public transport, and 61.4% drove their own cars to work.

Religion in Buttwil

Church of Buttwil

Based on the 2000 census, most people in Buttwil are Christian. About 55.9% (618 people) were Roman Catholic. Another 30.0% (332 people) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There was also 1 person who was part of the Christian Catholic faith.

Education in Buttwil

In Buttwil, about 82% of adults aged 25-64 have finished either non-mandatory high school education or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a Fachhochschule (a type of professional university).

Schooling for Kids

In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 128 students attending primary school in Buttwil.

See also

In Spanish: Buttwil para niños