Fislisbach facts for kids
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Fislisbach
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Fislisbach village from Buech hill
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 Fislisbach
Location in Switzerland
Fislisbach
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Baden | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.05 km2 (1.95 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 426 m (1,398 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 5,578 | |
| • Density | 1,104.6/km2 (2,860.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5442
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| Surrounded by | Baden, Birmenstorf, Mellingen, Neuenhof, Niederrohrdorf, Oberrohrdorf | |
| Twin towns | Le Chambon-sur-Lignon (France) | |
Fislisbach is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Baden district in the canton of Aargau. Fislisbach is a great example of a Swiss community.
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History of Fislisbach
Fislisbach is an old settlement with a long history. The first time Fislisbach was written about was in the year 1184. Back then, it was called Vicelisbach.
Geography and Landscape of Fislisbach
Fislisbach covers an area of about 5.1 square kilometers (2 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half (47.5%), is used for farming. Forests cover about 30.6% of the area. The remaining land, about 22%, is where homes and other buildings are located.
The town is situated in the Baden district. It lies below a hill called the Heitersberg. Fislisbach is a linear village, meaning its buildings are mostly spread out along a road. It also has other groups of houses for single families and multiple families.
Fislisbach's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the community. The blazon (official description) of Fislisbach's coat of arms is: Azure a Cross Lorraine pattee fitchy patonce Argent. This means it shows a silver cross on a blue background.
People and Population in Fislisbach
Fislisbach has a population of 5,578 people. About 22.5% of the people living in Fislisbach are from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the number of people living here has grown by 6%.
Most people in Fislisbach speak German, which is about 87% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 2.8% of people. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common, spoken by 1.6%.
Age Groups in Fislisbach
The population of Fislisbach includes people of all ages.
- About 10% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Another 10.7% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a large part of the population.
- About 11.7% of people are between 60 and 69 years old.
- Older adults, aged 70 and above, make up about 10% of the population.
Homes and Households
In Fislisbach, there are many different types of homes.
- About 163 homes have 1 or 2 people living in them.
- Most homes, around 1,231, have 3 or 4 people.
- About 646 homes have 5 or more people.
The average number of people in each home is about 2.32. In 2008, about 26.8% of all homes were single-family houses.
Education in Fislisbach
Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Fislisbach, about 77% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, 382 students attended primary school. Also, 130 students attended secondary school in the town.
Historical Population Growth
The number of people living in Fislisbach has changed a lot over time.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1799 | 342 | — |
| 1850 | 685 | +100.3% |
| 1900 | 676 | −1.3% |
| 1950 | 1,334 | +97.3% |
| 1970 | 3,370 | +152.6% |
| 1975 | 3,733 | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 3,882 | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 4,438 | +14.3% |
| 2000 | 4,974 | +12.1% |
Sports in Fislisbach
Fislisbach is home to a local football (soccer) team called FC Baden. They play their games at the Esp Stadium in the village.
Economy and Jobs in Fislisbach
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Fislisbach was low, at 2.48%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Types of Jobs
Jobs are often grouped into three main types:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials, like farming or forestry. In Fislisbach, 102 people worked in this area, with 15 businesses.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. There were 229 people working in this sector, with 30 businesses.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services, like working in shops, hospitals, or offices. This is the largest sector in Fislisbach, with 788 people employed and 129 businesses.
Many people who live in Fislisbach travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 84.4% of residents worked outside Fislisbach. However, 582 people came into Fislisbach for work, showing that the town also has jobs for people from nearby areas.
Transportation in Fislisbach
Fislisbach is easy to reach. It is close to the A1 motorway, which is a major highway in Switzerland. The Mellingen Heitersberg railway station is also nearby, just 1.5 kilometers (about 1 mile) from the village.
Religion in Fislisbach
Based on a census from 2000, most people in Fislisbach are Christian.
- About 53.7% of the population are Roman Catholic.
- About 26.1% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people, about 0.26%, belong to the Christian Catholic faith.
See also
In Spanish: Fislisbach para niños
