Geltwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Geltwil
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 Geltwil
Location in Switzerland
Geltwil
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Muri | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.28 km2 (1.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 681 m (2,234 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 221 | |
| • Density | 67.38/km2 (174.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5637
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| Surrounded by | Beinwil (Freiamt), Benzenschwil, Buttwil, Muri, Müswangen (LU) | |
Geltwil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Muri district, which is part of the canton of Aargau. Geltwil is known for its quiet, farming community feel.
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History of Geltwil
People have lived near Geltwil for a very long time. The oldest sign of human life is a Roman era villa. This was a large country house built by the Romans.
The name Geltwil first appeared in records in 1160. For many years, Geltwil was closely linked to Muri Abbey. This was a powerful monastery nearby. In the 1200s, the Habsburg family gave most of the land here to the abbey.
Even after the Aargau region was taken over in 1415, Geltwil remained part of the Muri area. It was also part of the Muri church parish. Between 1798 and 1803, Geltwil, Isenbergschwil, and Winterschwil were one big community. In 1816, Geltwil became its own town.
Geltwil has always been a farming village. Its population has stayed about the same over the years. The town's school house was built in 1972. There is also a memorial for a battle that happened here in 1847. This battle was part of the Sonderbund war. In 1942, during a challenging time, the town decided not to start using Daylight saving time.
Geography of Geltwil
Geltwil covers an area of about 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). Most of this land, about 80%, is used for farming. About 15% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining small part, about 5%, has buildings and roads.
About half of the farming land is used for growing crops. Another big part is used for pastures where animals graze. A small portion has orchards, which are places where fruit trees grow.
Geltwil is located on the eastern side of a hill called the Lindenberg. The municipality includes two main villages: Geltwil itself and Isenbergschwil.
Geltwil's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Geltwil's coat of arms shows a golden bathtub on a red background. Above it, there is a golden coin with a black cross. Below the bathtub, there are green hills. This design represents the town's history and features.
People of Geltwil (Demographics)
Geltwil has a small population. As of 2022, there are about 230 people living here. A small number of people, about 8.7%, are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Geltwil has grown by about 24%.
Most people in Geltwil speak German, which is about 94% of the population. A smaller number speak French (about 3%) or Italian (less than 1%).
The town has a good mix of age groups. About 14% of the people are young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 17% of the population. Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a large part of the community. About 8% of the people are seniors, aged 60 or older.
Most homes in Geltwil are owned by the people who live in them. This means they do not pay rent. In 2000, there were 42 homes and apartments in the town. On average, about 3.3 people lived in each home. In 2008, about 43% of the homes were single-family houses.
When people in Geltwil vote in national elections, they often choose the SVP. This party received the most votes in the 2007 election. Other popular parties included the CVP, the FDP, and the SP.
Here is how the population of Geltwil has changed over time:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 207 | — |
| 1900 | 154 | −25.6% |
| 1950 | 158 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 137 | −13.3% |
Important Heritage Sites
One special building in Geltwil is the house at Isenbergschwilerstrasse 37. This building is listed as a very important heritage site in Switzerland. It is protected because of its historical or cultural value.
Economy of Geltwil
Geltwil has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, most jobs in Geltwil were in the primary economic sector. This means jobs related to farming, like growing crops or raising animals. There were 12 businesses in this area.
A small number of people work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing or building things. Even fewer work in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops or offices.
Many people who live in Geltwil travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 65% of the workers lived in Geltwil but worked somewhere else. Only a small number of people came into Geltwil to work. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a few use public transportation.
Religion in Geltwil
Based on information from 2000, most people in Geltwil are Roman Catholic. About 69% of the population belongs to this faith. Another group, about 15%, belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church. A very small number of people are part of the Christian Catholic faith.
Education in Geltwil
Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Geltwil, about 80% of adults (aged 25 to 64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a special college.
In the 2008-2009 school year, there were 18 students attending primary school in Geltwil.
See also
In Spanish: Geltwil para niños
