Gipf-Oberfrick facts for kids
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Gipf-Oberfrick
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 Gipf-Oberfrick
Location in Switzerland
Gipf-Oberfrick
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Laufenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.17 km2 (3.93 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 369 m (1,211 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,731 | |
| • Density | 366.86/km2 (950.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5073
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| Surrounded by | Frick, Herznach, Schupfart, Ueken, Wegenstetten, Wittnau, Wölflinswil | |
Gipf-Oberfrick is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Aargau canton, which is like a state or region in Switzerland. The town is part of the Laufenburg district.
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History of Gipf-Oberfrick
Scientists have found signs of very old settlements in the Gipf-Oberfrick area. These include tools from the Bronze Age and graves from the La Tène culture. There were also Roman-era buildings and a farmhouse from the 1st to 4th centuries.
The modern village of Gipf was first mentioned in records in 1259. Oberfrick was mentioned a bit later, in 1288.
Old Castles and Rulers
Above the village, on a hill called Tiersteinberg, stood the Alt-Thierstein castle. Today, it's just a ruin.
For a long time, different groups ruled the village. Before 1232, it belonged to the counts of Homberg-Thierstein. Then, it came under the control of the lords of Frick, who worked for the Habsburg family. In 1406, the Lords of Eptingen took over the village. Later, the city of Basel gained control.
In 1534, the area became part of Austria and the Fricktal district. It stayed under Habsburg rule until 1797.
Becoming a Municipality
Gipf, Oberfrick, and Frick used to be part of one court system. This system allowed them to manage small local issues themselves. The area faced a lot of damage during the Thirty Years War.
In 1803, after a big change in Switzerland, the Fricktal area joined the Swiss Confederation. At that time, the old court area was split into two separate towns: Frick and Gipf-Oberfrick.
Gipf and Frick shared a church until 1953. That's when Gipf-Oberfrick got its own independent church community. A chapel was built in 1708, and a new main church was built between 1968 and 1970.
Geography of Gipf-Oberfrick
Gipf-Oberfrick covers an area of about 10.18 square kilometers (3.93 square miles).
Land Use in the Municipality
A large part of the land, about 49.1%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 40.7% of the area. Buildings and roads make up about 10.1% of the land. A very small part, 0.3%, is covered by rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings. Transportation, like roads, takes up a smaller portion. The forests are dense, and some areas have orchards or small groups of trees. Farmers use their land for growing crops, pastures for animals, and orchards for fruit.
Location of the Villages
The municipality is located in the Laufenburg district. It sits in the upper part of the Fricktal, which is the valley of the Frick river. Gipf-Oberfrick is made up of two main villages: Gipf and Oberfrick.
Gipf-Oberfrick Coat of Arms
The town's coat of arms shows a red doe (a female deer) standing on green hills. The background color is gold.
Population and People of Gipf-Oberfrick
Gipf-Oberfrick has a population of about 3,542 people (as of 2018). In June 2009, about 10.6% of the people living here were from other countries.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Gipf-Oberfrick speak German, about 93.9% of the population. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by about 1.1% of people. Italian is the third most common, spoken by about 0.9%.
Age Groups in the Community
In 2008, the population of Gipf-Oberfrick included:
- About 10.7% were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- About 13.2% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- About 12.9% were young adults aged 20 to 29.
- About 13.0% were adults aged 30 to 39.
- About 18.9% were adults aged 40 to 49.
- About 13.7% were adults aged 50 to 59.
- About 10.0% were older adults aged 60 to 69.
- About 4.7% were seniors aged 70 to 79.
- About 2.4% were seniors aged 80 to 89.
- About 0.4% were 90 years old or older.
Education in Gipf-Oberfrick
Most people in Switzerland are well-educated. In Gipf-Oberfrick, about 82.1% of adults (aged 25–64) have finished either high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 262 students attending primary school in the municipality. There were also 164 students attending secondary school in the municipality.
Historical Population Growth
The population of Gipf-Oberfrick has changed over time:
- 1768: 588 people
- 1850: 1,050 people
- 1900: 851 people
- 1950: 954 people
- 2000: 2,808 people
- 2018: 3,542 people
Important Heritage Sites
The ruins of Alt-Thierstein castle are considered a very important Swiss heritage site. This means it's a special place with national historical value.
Economy of Gipf-Oberfrick
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Gipf-Oberfrick was low, at 1.83%.
Jobs and Businesses
- About 129 people worked in the primary sector (like farming). There were 38 businesses in this area.
- About 141 people worked in the secondary sector (like manufacturing). There were 18 businesses in this area.
- About 341 people worked in the tertiary sector (like services). There were 74 businesses in this area.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, about 1,498 workers lived in Gipf-Oberfrick. Most of them, about 80.4%, traveled outside the municipality for work. However, 251 people came into Gipf-Oberfrick to work.
About 20% of the working population used public transportation to get to their jobs. A larger number, 47.8%, used a private car.
Religion in Gipf-Oberfrick
According to the 2000 census:
- About 54.4% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- About 29.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a Protestant church).
- A small number, about 0.53%, belonged to the Christian Catholic Church of Switzerland.
See also
In Spanish: Gipf-Oberfrick para niños
