Gebenstorf facts for kids
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Gebenstorf
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 Gebenstorf
Location in Switzerland
Gebenstorf
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Baden | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.65 km2 (2.18 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) | |
| Highest elevation
(Chörnlisberg)
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561 m (1,841 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 330 m (1,080 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 5,514 | |
| • Density | 975.9/km2 (2,527.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5412
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| Localities | Vogelsang | |
| Surrounded by | Baden, Birmenstorf, Brugg, Turgi, Untersiggenthal, Windisch | |
Gebenstorf is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Aargau region, within the Baden district. Gebenstorf is famous for being the meeting point of three important rivers: the Reuss, Limmat, and Aare rivers.
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History of Gebenstorf
Gebenstorf was first mentioned in old records in the year 1247. Back then, it was called Gobistorf.
From Township to Municipality
For a long time, from 1415 until 1798, Gebenstorf was a special kind of area called a township within the county of Baden. A township was like a small administrative area. Even today, the modern town of Gebenstorf still has the same historical borders.
Changes in the Town's Borders
In 1884, two parts of Gebenstorf became their own separate towns. These were the village of Wil and the factory area of Turgi. They decided to form their own independent communities.
Geography and Landscape
Gebenstorf covers an area of about 5.7 square kilometers (which is about 2.2 square miles). A big part of this land is covered by forests.
Land Use in Gebenstorf
About 29% of Gebenstorf's land is used for farming. Forests cover a large portion, about 41.6% of the area. Buildings and roads take up 24.4% of the land. The remaining 5% is made up of natural features like rivers.
Rivers and Villages
The town is located where the Reuss and Limmat rivers flow into the larger Aare river. Gebenstorf includes the main villages of Gebenstorf and Vogelsang. It also has smaller settlements called hamlets, such as Reuss, Petersberg, and Schwabenberg.
Gebenstorf's Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Gebenstorf is its coat of arms. It shows a design split down the middle.
Meaning of the Design
On one side, it has a red background with a silver sickle. A sickle is a tool used for cutting crops. On the other side, it has a silver background with a red plowshare. A plowshare is the part of a plow that digs into the ground for farming. These symbols likely represent the town's agricultural history.
Population and People
Gebenstorf has a population of about 4,600 people. Many different people live here.
Population Growth and Diversity
About 26.9% of the people living in Gebenstorf are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the town's population has grown by about 5.8%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Gebenstorf speak German, which is about 83.3% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 4.8% of residents. Albanian is the third most common, spoken by 2.3%.
Age Groups in the Town
The population includes many young people. About 8.9% are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 11.1% of the population. Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a large part of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 20.5% of the population.
Homes and Households
Most homes in Gebenstorf have either three or four people living in them. There are also many homes with five or more people. The average number of people living in each home is about 2.42. In 2008, about one-third of all homes were single-family houses.
Education in Gebenstorf
People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Gebenstorf, about 72.9% of adults between 25 and 64 years old have completed higher education. This means they have gone to a university or a special college.
Students in Gebenstorf Schools
In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 284 students attending primary school in Gebenstorf. There were also 138 students attending secondary school in the town.
Historical Population Figures
Here is how the population of Gebenstorf has changed over time:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1798 | 630 | — |
| 1880 | 2,435 | +286.5% |
| 1888 | 1,570 | −35.5% |
| 1900 | 1,574 | +0.3% |
| 1950 | 2,110 | +34.1% |
| 1990 | 4,079 | +93.3% |
| 2000 | 4,182 | +2.5% |
Note: These numbers do not include the towns of Turgi and Wil after they separated.
Economy and Jobs
Gebenstorf has a healthy economy. In 2007, the unemployment rate was low, at 2.53%.
Types of Jobs
Jobs in Gebenstorf are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to natural resources, like farming. About 54 people work in this sector.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 229 people work in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 611 people work in this sector.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Gebenstorf work outside the town. About 83.5% of residents travel to other places for their jobs. However, many people also come into Gebenstorf to work. There are about 792 jobs available in the town itself.
Religion in Gebenstorf
People in Gebenstorf follow different religions.
Religious Groups
Based on a 2000 survey, about 40.7% of the people in Gebenstorf are Roman Catholic. Another 34.2% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people, about 0.12%, are part of the Christian Catholic faith.
See also
In Spanish: Gebenstorf para niños
