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Leuggern village
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 Leuggern
Location in Switzerland
Leuggern
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Zurzach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.76 km2 (5.31 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 332 m (1,089 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,180 | |
| • Density | 158.4/km2 (410.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5316
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| Surrounded by | Böttstein, Full-Reuenthal, Klingnau, Koblenz, Leibstadt, Mandach, Waldshut-Tiengen (DE-BW), Wil | |
Leuggern is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is part of the Zurzach district.
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Leuggern's History
Early Beginnings
Long ago, during the Roman era, a watchtower stood in Felsenau. This tower was part of the Rhine river's defenses. Leuggern itself was first mentioned in records in 1231. Back then, it was called Lutgern.
In the 13th century, Leuggern was part of the Habsburg family's lands. Later, in the 14th century, it became a district under the Habsburgs' local ruler, called a Vogt. In 1415, the Swiss Confederation took control of Aargau. Leuggern then became part of the Swiss Confederation's County of Baden.
Knights Hospitaller
The Knights Hospitaller were an important group in Leuggern. They were a religious and military order. In 1248, they received a lot of land here. This land became their "Commandry" in Leuggern. A Commandry was like a main house or center for the Knights.
By 1251, a monastery was built in Leuggern. Seven monks lived there in 1257. The leader of the Commandry moved his base to Leuggern in 1268. This made Leuggern a very important center for the Knights Hospitaller in the region. They owned a lot of land and were very wealthy.
Changes Over Time
Leuggern stayed with the Knights Hospitaller until 1806. After that, the Commandry building and its property went to the Canton of Aargau. In 1819, the building became private property. Later, in 1895, it was used as a hospital for older and sick people. This was a first step towards the larger District Hospital that opened in 1897.
In 1816, the villages of Böttstein and Oberleibstadt separated from Leuggern. They became their own independent towns. The main village church was built between 1851 and 1853. It has a mix of old Greek and Roman styles with some Gothic touches. A school for the district was built in 1864.
River and Transport
The Aare river used to flood the village of Gippingen often. But between 1887 and 1904, the river's course was changed to prevent floods. A large dam was built on the Aare river between Leuggern and Klingnau from 1931 to 1935. This dam helps power the hydroelectric plant at Klingnau.
Old ferries were replaced by bridges in 1892 and 1935. In 1926, a Postauto (bus) route started, connecting Leuggern to Döttingen.
Local Industries
By 1900, growing grapes for wine had completely stopped in Leuggern. In 1899, a gypsum factory and mine opened in Felsenau. Gypsum is a mineral used to make plaster. The factory made plaster until 1960 and plasterboard until 1989. Today, the hospital is the biggest employer in Leuggern. In 2000, most jobs in the town were in the service industry.
Leuggern's Location
Leuggern is found in the Zurzach district. It is on the western side of the Aare river. The municipality includes the main villages of Leuggern, Gippingen, Hettenschwil, and Etzwiland. It also has smaller areas called hamlets like Felsenau, Hagenfirst, Fehrental, and Schlatt.
Leuggern covers an area of about 13.76 square kilometers (5.3 square miles). Almost half of this land, about 47.3%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 37.1% of the area. Buildings and roads take up about 9.1% of the land. Rivers and lakes make up about 6.1%.
Leuggern's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Leuggern's coat of arms is: Red background with a white Maltese Cross over a white ring. The town uses the symbol of the Knights Hospitaller on a red background. This is to remember the important Commandry that was in Leuggern since 1236. The local pastor in Leuggern is also a chaplain for the Order of Malta.
Leuggern's People
Leuggern has a population of about 2,200 people. Most people in Leuggern speak German. A smaller number of people speak Italian or Serbo-Croatian.
In 2008, about 8.3% of the population were children under 9 years old. About 13.8% were teenagers between 10 and 19. Most of the adults were between 40 and 59 years old.
Important Places
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Two important places in Leuggern are recognized as Swiss heritage sites. One is the Koblenz Aar railway bridge, which is shared with the town of Koblenz. The other is the old Roman watchtower ruins at Im Sand-Felsenau. The small village of Hettenschwil is also a recognized Swiss heritage site.
Leuggern's Economy
In 2007, Leuggern had a low unemployment rate of 1.61%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs. In 2005, many people worked in farming. Others worked in manufacturing or construction. The largest number of jobs were in the service industry. This includes jobs like healthcare, retail, and other services.
Many people who live in Leuggern travel to other towns for work. However, many people also come into Leuggern to work. Most people use a private car to get to work. A smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Leuggern
According to a survey in 2000, most people in Leuggern were Roman Catholic. A smaller group belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Education in Leuggern
In Switzerland, people generally have a good education. In Leuggern, about 74.8% of adults have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes universities or special colleges. In the 2008/2009 school year, 144 students attended primary school in Leuggern. Also, 140 students were studying at university level.
Images for kids
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Leuggern village
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Coat of arms of Leuggern
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Flag of Leuggern
See also
In Spanish: Leuggern para niños
