Full-Reuenthal facts for kids
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Full-Reuenthal
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 Full-Reuenthal
Location in Switzerland
Full-Reuenthal
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Zurzach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.78 km2 (1.85 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 883 | |
| • Density | 184.73/km2 (478.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5324
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| Surrounded by | Dogern (DE-BW), Leibstadt, Leuggern, Waldshut-Tiengen (DE-BW) | |
Full-Reuenthal is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Zurzach district in the Aargau region.
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A Look Back: Full-Reuenthal's History
The villages of Full and Reuenthal have been around for a long time! Full was first mentioned around 1303, and Reuenthal around the same time.
Full-Reuenthal officially became its own municipality in 1832. Before that, it was part of another town called Oberleibstadt. In the early 2000s, people living in Full were concerned about a plan to build a German highway through their area. They worked together to prevent it.
Exploring Full-Reuenthal's Geography
Full-Reuenthal covers an area of about 4.82 square kilometers (1.86 square miles). A large part of this land, about 53.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 22.4% of the area.
About 13.7% of the land has buildings or roads. This includes homes, businesses, and transportation routes. Rivers and lakes make up about 10.8% of the area. All the water in the municipality is flowing water, like rivers.
Where is Full-Reuenthal Located?
This municipality is in the Zurzach district. It sits right on a bend in the Rhine River, across from the German city of Waldshut.
Full-Reuenthal is made up of two main parts: the spread-out village of Full and the more clustered village of Reuenthal. It's also located close to where the Aare and Rhine rivers meet. You can reach Full-Reuenthal by using Hauptstrasse 7.
Full-Reuenthal's Coat of Arms
The official coat of arms for Full-Reuenthal shows a black water pump on a green base, all on a gold background.
Understanding Full-Reuenthal's Population
As of 2009, Full-Reuenthal has a population of about 836 people. Around 10.9% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the population has grown slightly.
Most people in Full-Reuenthal speak German, about 95.4%. A smaller number of people speak Italian (1.1%) or Portuguese (1.0%).
Age Groups in Full-Reuenthal
Here's a look at the different age groups in Full-Reuenthal as of 2008:
- Children (0-9 years old): 12.1% of the population.
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 13.7% of the population.
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 8.9% of the population.
- Adults (30-39 years old): 9.8% of the population.
- Adults (40-49 years old): 19.3% of the population.
- Adults (50-59 years old): 15.3% of the population.
- Seniors (60-69 years old): 8.4% of the population.
- Seniors (70-79 years old): 7.6% of the population.
- Seniors (80-89 years old): 4.4% of the population.
- Seniors (90 and older): 0.5% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 299 private homes and apartments in Full-Reuenthal. On average, there were 2.7 people living in each home.
In 2008, about 62.7% of all homes were single-family houses. There were no empty apartments at that time, meaning everyone who wanted a home had one.
Historical Population Trends
Here's how the population of Full-Reuenthal has changed over the years:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 442 | — |
| 1870 | 356 | −19.5% |
| 1900 | 404 | +13.5% |
| 1950 | 493 | +22.0% |
| 1990 | 735 | +49.1% |
| 2000 | 806 | +9.7% |
Important Heritage Sites
The Jüppe is a special part of Full-Reuenthal. It's a section of old Roman-era fortifications that were built along the Rhine River. This site is so important that it's listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a very important historical place for the whole country!
Full-Reuenthal's Economy
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Full-Reuenthal was low, at 1.65%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
What Kinds of Jobs Do People Have?
- Primary Sector: In 2005, 143 people worked in the primary sector, which includes jobs like farming. There were 17 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: 47 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. There were 5 businesses in this area.
- Tertiary Sector: 60 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops, schools, and healthcare. There were 16 businesses in this area.
Many people who live in Full-Reuenthal travel outside the municipality for work. In 2000, about 77.7% of residents worked elsewhere. However, 175 people also came into Full-Reuenthal for their jobs.
A company called Kuhn Champignon AG is located in the municipality.
Religion in Full-Reuenthal
Based on information from 2000, most people in Full-Reuenthal are Roman Catholic, making up about 66.1% of the population. Another large group, about 22.6%, belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church. A very small number of people (0.25%) are part of the Christian Catholic faith.
Education in Full-Reuenthal
Switzerland is known for having a well-educated population. In Full-Reuenthal, about 75.5% of adults (aged 25-64) have completed either advanced high school education or higher education, like university.
In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 74 students attending primary school in the municipality.
Images for kids
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A fountain in Full-Reuenthal.
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The coat of arms of Full-Reuenthal.
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The flag of Full-Reuenthal.
