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Dietwil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Dietwil Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Muri
Area
• Total	5.49 km2 (2.12 sq mi)
Elevation	424 m (1,391 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,355
• Density	246.81/km2 (639.2/sq mi)
Postal code	6042
Surrounded by	Honau (LU), Hünenberg (ZG), Inwil (LU), Oberrüti, Risch (ZG), Sins

Dietwil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Aargau, within the Muri district. It's a peaceful place known for its natural beauty and history.

Aerial view of Dietwil in 1953

History of Dietwil

Dietwil was first mentioned in old writings in 1236. Back then, it was called Tuetwile. To tell it apart from another town, it was sometimes called Kleindietwil.

Around the 1400s, a family from Lucerne had some control over the village's local laws. They gave this control to Lucerne in 1422. After 1415, Dietwil became part of the city of Lucerne's area. In 1798, Dietwil's connection to Lucerne ended. In 1803, it became part of the new Canton of Aargau.

The local Catholic church, dedicated to St. James the Elder, was first built in 1145. It was replaced in 1780 by the church you see today. For many years, a group called the Knights of Malta had special rights over the church.

Dietwil has always been a place for farming. Ferries used to connect Dietwil with the town of Zug. Today, a nearby highway (the A14) has helped Dietwil grow. Many people who live here work in farming or in service jobs.

Geography of Dietwil

Fields around Dietwil

Dietwil covers an area of about 5.5 square kilometers (about 2.1 square miles). A big part of this land, about 72.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 17% of the area. The rest of the land is used for buildings, roads, or has rivers and streams.

The town is located by the Reuss River. It's a haufendorf village, which means it grew without a clear plan, with buildings close together around a central area. Dietwil also includes smaller areas called Eien and Gumpelsfahr. It's the southernmost village in its canton, bordering the cantons of Zug and Lucerne.

Dietwil's Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Dietwil shows a black wall anchor on a silver and blue background. This symbol comes from the Eschenbach family, who helped start the local church a long time ago.

People of Dietwil

Dietwil has a population of about 1,100 people. Most people in Dietwil speak German, which is the main language. A small number of people also speak French or Albanian.

The population includes many young people. About 11% of the people are between 0 and 9 years old, and 13% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.

Most homes in Dietwil are owned by the people who live in them. In 2008, about one-third of all homes were single-family houses.

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Dietwil was the SVP.

Here's how the population has changed over the years:

Important Heritage Sites

Church of Dietwil

The Catholic parish church of Dietwil is considered a very important heritage site in Switzerland.

Economy of Dietwil

In Dietwil, people work in different jobs. Many work in the primary sector, which means farming. Others work in the service sector, like shops or offices. A smaller number work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing.

Many people who live in Dietwil travel to other towns for work. About 8 out of 10 residents work outside the municipality. Most people use a private car to get to work.

Religion in Dietwil

According to a survey in 2000, most people in Dietwil are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Education in Dietwil

Switzerland has a good education system. In Dietwil, about 79% of adults have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university. In the 2008-2009 school year, there were 72 students attending primary school in the town.

See also

In Spanish: Dietwil para niños