Eggenwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eggenwil
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 Eggenwil
Location in Switzerland
Eggenwil
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Bremgarten | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.46 km2 (0.95 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,042 | |
| • Density | 423.6/km2 (1,097.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5445
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| Surrounded by | Bellikon, Bremgarten, Fischbach-Göslikon, Künten, Widen, Zufikon | |
Eggenwil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Bremgarten district. It's part of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.
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History of Eggenwil
Eggenwil was first mentioned around the year 1160. This happened in an old document called the Acta Murensia, which was about a gift of land. The village and its church were given by Albert II, Count of Habsburg to Muri Abbey, a monastery.
Later, in 1415, the Swiss Confederates took control of the Aargau region from the Habsburg family. Some areas, including parts of Eggenwil, became known as the Freie Ämter (which means "free bailiwicks"). These areas were governed by several Swiss Confederates together. Other parts of Eggenwil became part of the County of Baden.
During a time called the Helvetic Republic (from 1798 to 1803), Eggenwil and a nearby town called Widen were combined into one municipality. But after this period, Eggenwil became its own independent municipality again.
The Village Church
The village church, named St. Lawrence's Church, was built a very long time ago, in 1064. In 1529, during the Protestant Reformation, it changed to a Swiss Reformed Church. The front part of the church, called the choir, was updated in 1683. Eggenwil has had its own church parish (a church district) since 1944.
Economy Changes Over Time
For a long time, growing vineyards (grapes for wine) was the main way people in Eggenwil made money. But in the 1800s, a plant disease called phylloxera destroyed many vineyards.
By the year 2000, most people in Eggenwil worked in the service industry, like shops, offices, or healthcare. Only a small number worked in manufacturing or farming. About three-quarters of the people who worked in Eggenwil traveled to other towns, especially to Baden and Zurich, for their jobs.
Geography of Eggenwil
Eggenwil covers an area of about 2.5 square kilometers (about 1 square mile).
- More than half of this land (54.7%) is used for agriculture, like farms.
- About a quarter (27.5%) is covered by forests.
- A smaller part (12.1%) has buildings or roads.
- The rest (5.7%) is made up of things like rivers or lakes.
The town is located on a flat area at the bottom of a hill called the Hasenberg. It's also along the right side of the Reuss River.
Eggenwil's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town or family. Eggenwil's coat of arms shows a red background with a silver wall that has battlements (like the top of a castle wall). Above the wall, there's a golden star.
People of Eggenwil (Demographics)
Eggenwil has a population of 1,042 people. In 2008, about 15.9% of the people living there were from other countries. Over the ten years before 2008, the population grew by about 20.2%.
Languages and Ages
Most people in Eggenwil (94.8%) speak German. A small number speak French (1.0%) or Portuguese (1.0%).
In 2008, here's how the population was divided by age:
- Children (0-9 years old): 9.4%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 10.6%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 11.7%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 50.2%
- Seniors (60 years and older): 17.7%
Homes and Education
In 2000, about 65.9% of the homes in Eggenwil were owned by the people living in them, meaning they didn't pay rent. The average number of people living in each home was about 2.48. In 2008, almost half of all homes (47.5%) were single-family houses.
The people in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Eggenwil, about 81.1% of adults (between 25 and 64 years old) have finished high school or gone on to higher education like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, 48 students attended primary school in Eggenwil.
Political Choices
In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Eggenwil was the SVP, which received 39.2% of the votes.
Economy of Eggenwil
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Eggenwil was low, at 1.81%.
- In 2005, 32 people worked in the farming and raw materials sector.
- 15 people worked in the manufacturing and industry sector.
- 66 people worked in the service sector (like shops, healthcare, or offices).
Many people who live in Eggenwil travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 81.3% of the working residents commuted outside Eggenwil. About 11.3% used public transport, and 60.8% drove their own cars to work.
Religion in Eggenwil
According to the 2000 census, 43.2% of the people in Eggenwil were Roman Catholic, and 37.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Images for kids
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The Village Church of Eggenwil
See also
In Spanish: Eggenwil para niños
