Münchwilen, Aargau facts for kids

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Münchwilen, Aargau Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Münchwilen, Aargau Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Laufenburg
Area
• Total	2.46 km2 (0.95 sq mi)
Elevation	342 m (1,122 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,007
• Density	409.3/km2 (1,060.2/sq mi)
Postal code	4333
Surrounded by	Eiken, Obermumpf, Schupfart, Sisseln, Stein

Münchwilen is a small town, called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Aargau, which is like a state or region in Switzerland. Münchwilen is part of the Laufenburg district.

History of Münchwilen

Ancient Times and Early Village Life

Long, long ago, around the first century AD, there was a Roman country house, called a villa rustica, where Münchwilen is today. The modern village of Münchwilen was first mentioned in old writings between 1303 and 1308. It was called Munchwille back then. The village grew from a large farm that belonged to an old church called Säckingen Abbey.

Medieval Period and Changes in Control

During the Middle Ages, the local Habsburg family, who were powerful rulers, had the right to make small legal decisions for the village. This was called "low justice." Münchwilen became part of an area controlled by the Habsburgs, known as the "bailiwick" of Eiken.

In 1802, Münchwilen was part of a canton called Fricktal. Then, in 1803, the Fricktal area joined the Canton of Aargau, and Münchwilen became part of Aargau too.

Church and Economic Growth

Since the Middle Ages, the village church has been part of the Eiken church area. There's a special building called the Chapel of St. Ursula. It was partly built using old Roman stones! This chapel used to belong to a monastery in Rheinfelden and was a small home for hermits until 1791.

For a long time, until the mid-1900s, most people in Münchwilen worked in farming. Before World War I, many people would travel to the German city of Säckingen to sell their goods or work in factories. After 1945, Münchwilen got better connections to other towns and industries. This included a train station in Stein and an entrance to the A3 motorway (a big highway) at Eiken.

Geography of Münchwilen

Münchwilen covers an area of about 2.46 square kilometers (about 0.95 square miles).

• About 40.2% of the land is used for farming.
• About 31.7% is covered by forests.
• About 28.5% has buildings or roads on it.
• A very small part, about 0.4%, is rivers or lakes.

The town is located on a flat area between a field called Sisslerfeld and the Jura mountains. Münchwilen is a linear village, which means its buildings are mostly spread out along a road.

Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Münchwilen shows a monk walking. The monk is wearing a brown robe, a hat, and sandals, and is holding a silver walking stick. The background is blue. This design is a type of "canting arms" because the German word for monk is Mönch, which sounds like "Münch" in Münchwilen.

People of Münchwilen (Demographics)

Population and Languages

Münchwilen has a population of about 716 people (as of 2022). About 14.5% of the people living here are from other countries. Most people in Münchwilen speak German (97.1%). A smaller number speak Italian (1.0%) or Serbo-Croatian (0.5%).

Age Groups

Here's a look at the different age groups in Münchwilen (as of 2008):

• Children (0-9 years old): 9.5%
• Teenagers (10-19 years old): 9.2%
• Young adults (20-29 years old): 10.2%
• Adults (30-39 years old): 14.1%
• Adults (40-49 years old): 18.0%
• Adults (50-59 years old): 12.4%
• Seniors (60-69 years old): 15.1%
• Seniors (70-79 years old): 7.1%
• Seniors (80-89 years old): 4.1%
• Very old seniors (90 and older): 0.3%

Homes and Housing

In 2000, there were 254 private homes and apartments in Münchwilen. On average, there were 2.3 people living in each home. About 73.8% of the homes were owned by the people living in them, meaning they didn't pay rent.

In 2008, there were 169 single-family homes, which was about 52.6% of all homes and apartments. Only 1.2% of apartments were empty, which is a very low number. In 2007, 23 new homes were built for every 1000 residents.

Politics and Education

In the 2007 Swiss federal election, the most popular political party was the SVP, which got 34.5% of the votes. Other popular parties were the SP (22%), the FDP (16.5%), and the CVP (12.1%).

Many adults in Münchwilen (about 75.2% of those aged 25–64) have completed higher education, like university or special colleges. In the 2008/2009 school year, 47 students attended primary school in the town.

Historical Population Growth

The number of people living in Münchwilen has changed over time:

Economy of Münchwilen

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Münchwilen was 2%, which means very few people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.

Types of Jobs

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In 2005, 5 people worked in this sector, and there were 2 businesses.
• Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. In 2005, 346 people worked in this sector, and there were 7 businesses.
• Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. In 2005, 69 people worked in this sector, and there were 27 businesses.

Commuting and Transportation

In 2000, 278 people lived in Münchwilen and worked. Most of them (about 82.7%) traveled outside Münchwilen for their jobs. However, 280 people came into Münchwilen to work. This means there were 328 jobs in the town. For getting to work, 15.2% of people used public transportation, and 60.8% used a private car.

Religion in Münchwilen

According to the 2000 census:

• 347 people (59.1%) were Roman Catholic.
• 169 people (28.8%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a Protestant church).
• 8 people (1.36%) belonged to the Christian Catholic Church of Switzerland.

See also

In Spanish: Münchwilen (Argovia) para niños

Images for kids

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  Aerial view from 3000 m by Walter Mittelholzer (1922)