Freienwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Freienwil
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 Freienwil
Location in Switzerland
Freienwil
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Baden | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,110 | |
| • Density | 278.2/km2 (721/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5423
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| Surrounded by | Lengnau, Obersiggenthal, Unterehrendingen, Oberehrendingen, Ennetbaden | |
Freienwil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the district of Baden. It's part of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.
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A Look Back in Time
Freienwil was first written about a very long time ago, between the years 1227 and 1234. Back then, it was known by the name Friginwillare.
Where is Freienwil?
Freienwil covers an area of about 4 square kilometers (about 1.5 square miles). A big part of this land, about 52.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover 38.5% of the area. The remaining 8.9% of the land is where people live and build things.
The village is located on the eastern side of the Siggenberg hills. It sits in a valley between two other valleys: the Limmat valley and the Surb valley. The main stream flowing through Freienwil is called the Rickenbach.
What Does the Coat of Arms Mean?
The coat of arms for Freienwil is a blue shield with a golden bundle of grain. In the bottom left corner, there's a silver sickle (a tool for cutting grain) with a golden handle. This design likely shows the importance of farming in the area.
Who Lives in Freienwil?
Freienwil has a population of 1,110 people. About 11.1% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Freienwil has grown by about 22.4%. Most people in Freienwil speak German (94.2%). A smaller number speak French (1.7%) or English (1.5%).
Age Groups in Freienwil
Let's look at the different age groups in Freienwil (as of 2008):
- About 12.4% of the population are young children, aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 12.7% of the population.
- Young adults, aged 20 to 29, are about 9.4%.
- People aged 30 to 39 make up about 10.4%.
- The largest group, about 21.0%, are people aged 40 to 49.
- People aged 50 to 59 are about 16.3%.
- Seniors aged 60 to 69 are about 10.3%.
- Those aged 70 to 79 are about 4.9%.
- People aged 80 to 89 are about 2.4%.
- There is also one person who is 90 years old or older.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 21 homes with just one or two people living in them. There were 112 homes with three or four people. And 145 homes had five or more people living together. On average, each home had about 2.62 people. In 2008, more than half of the homes (55.3%) were single-family houses.
Politics and Voting
In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Freienwil was the SVP. They received almost 30% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SP, the CVP, and the Green Party.
Education in Freienwil
Most adults in Freienwil (aged 25 to 64) have completed either high school or gone on to higher education, like a university. In the 2008/2009 school year, 96 students attended primary school in the municipality. Freienwil has its own kindergarten and a primary school for younger students.
Getting Around
Freienwil is located on a less-used road that connects Ennetbaden and Lengnau. The village has a postbus service. This bus comes once an hour, but during busy times, it comes every 30 minutes. It travels on the route between Baden, Endingen, and Tegerfelden.
How People Make a Living
The jobs in Freienwil are mainly in farming, local shops, and service industries. Most people who live in Freienwil travel to other towns for work. Many commute to Baden and Zürich for their jobs.
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Freienwil was very low, at only 0.78%. In 2005, there were 38 people working in farming. There were also 18 people working in manufacturing and construction. The largest number of people, 51, worked in the service sector, which includes jobs like teaching, healthcare, and retail.
Most people who live in Freienwil work outside the municipality. In 2000, about 85.6% of the residents worked in other places. Only a small number of people (16) traveled into Freienwil for work.
Beliefs and Religions
Based on information from the year 2000, about 55.1% of the people in Freienwil are Roman Catholic. Another 27.4% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
See also
In Spanish: Freienwil para niños
