Lenzburg District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lenzburg District
Bezirk Lenzburg
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| Country |  Switzerland |
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| Canton |  Aargau |
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| Capital | Lenzburg | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 102.71 km2 (39.66 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 65,707 | ||
| • Density | 639.73/km2 (1,656.90/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Municipalities | 20 | ||
The Lenzburg District is a part of Switzerland. It's located right in the middle of the Canton of Aargau. The main town, or capital, of this district is Lenzburg. As of 31 December 2020, about 65,707 people live here.
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Geography of Lenzburg District
The Lenzburg District covers an area of about 102.71 square kilometers (about 39.66 square miles). This is roughly the size of 14,000 football fields!
A big part of this land, about 41.5%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms. Another large section, about 33.2%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 19.6%, has buildings and roads.
What is the Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a place. It often tells a story about its history. The coat of arms for the Lenzburg District is simple but strong. It shows a blue circle on a silver (or white) background. This design is called Argent a Hurt.
Who Lives in Lenzburg District?
As of December 2020, the Lenzburg District has a population of 65,707 people. About 19.7% of the people living here are from other countries. This means the district is home to a mix of different cultures!
Economy and Jobs
In 2000, there were over 24,400 people living in the Lenzburg District who had jobs. Many of them, about 74%, traveled outside the district for work. But also, many people, almost 15,000, came into the district to work. This shows that Lenzburg District is an important place for jobs in the region. There were more than 21,200 jobs available in the district at that time.
Religion in the District
According to a census in 2000, people in the Lenzburg District follow different religions. About 27.9% of the population were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 51.6%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A very small number, about 0.10%, were part of the Christian Catholic faith.
Education and Schools
Education is very important in Switzerland. In the 2008/2009 school year, many students attended schools in the Lenzburg District:
- About 3,695 students went to primary school. This is usually for younger kids.
- Around 1,569 students attended secondary school. This is for older students, like those aged 12-15.
- About 971 students were studying at university or college level.
- A small number of students, 12, were looking for jobs after finishing school.
Municipalities of Lenzburg District
The Lenzburg District is made up of 20 smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. Here is a list of them:
| Coat of arms | Municipality | Population (31 December 2020) |
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Ammerswil | 735 | 3.19 |
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Boniswil | 1,520 | 2.78 |
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Brunegg | 866 | 1.56 |
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Dintikon | 2,317 | 3.73 |
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Egliswil | 1,484 | 6.29 |
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Fahrwangen | 2,338 | 5.00 |
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Hallwil | 949 | 2.18 |
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Hendschiken | 1,336 | 3.52 |
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Holderbank | 1,408 | 2.32 |
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Hunzenschwil | 4,209 | 3.27 |
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Lenzburg | 11,024 | 11.33 |
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Meisterschwanden | 3,032 | 6.86 |
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Möriken-Wildegg | 4,561 | 6.62 |
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Niederlenz | 4,841 | 3.26 |
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Othmarsingen | 3,037 | 4.71 |
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Rupperswil | 5,618 | 6.22 |
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Schafisheim | 3,044 | 6.33 |
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Seengen | 4,122 | 10.35 |
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Seon | 5,198 | 9.61 |
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Staufen | 4,068 | 3.58 |
| Total | 65,707 | 102.75 |
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Lenzburg para niños
