Mellingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mellingen
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Mellingen village
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 Mellingen
Location in Switzerland
Mellingen
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Baden | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.87 km2 (1.88 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) | |
| Highest elevation
(Brand/Schneeschmelzi)
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445 m (1,460 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation
(Reuss at Schönert)
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344 m (1,129 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 5,865 | |
| • Density | 1,204.3/km2 (3,119/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5507
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| Surrounded by | Baden, Birmenstorf, Fislisbach, Oberrohrdorf, Stetten, Tägerig, Wohlenschwil | |
Mellingen is a cool historic town in Switzerland. It is a municipality located in the Baden district. This town is part of the canton of Aargau. Mellingen is special because it sits right on the Reuss River.
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History of Mellingen
Mellingen has a very long history! It was first mentioned in records way back in 1045. At that time, it was called Mellingen. Later, between 1217 and 1239, it was sometimes known as Menelingen.
Geography and Location
Mellingen covers an area of about 4.8 square kilometers (1.9 square miles). A good part of this land, about 36%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 32% of the area. Buildings and roads make up about 27% of the land. The rest, about 5%, includes rivers or lakes.
The town's old center is very unique. It's a medieval city that is compact and surrounded by walls. This old part of Mellingen sits right on both sides of the Reuss River. Newer parts of the town have grown up around this historic center. Mellingen has become an important place in the smaller Unteres Reusstal region.
Town Symbols: Coat of Arms
The blazon of Mellingen's coat of arms describes its design. It shows a red lion standing on a gold background. Above the lion, there is a thin silver bar. This design represents the town.
People and Population
Mellingen has a population of about 5,900 people. Many different people live here. About 29.6% of the population are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Mellingen has grown by about 10%.
Most people in Mellingen speak German, which is about 83% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by about 4.9%. Albanian is the third most common, spoken by about 2.6%.
The town has people of all ages. About 10.4% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 12.1%. Many adults live here too, with a good mix of younger and older people.
In Mellingen, about 68.8% of adults (aged 25–64) have finished higher education. This means they have gone to a university or a special college. The town also has schools for younger students. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 320 students in primary school. There were also 211 students in secondary school. About 290 students were attending university-level schooling in Mellingen.
Important Historic Sites
The old city walls of Mellingen are very important. They are listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means they are protected because of their historical value.
Economy and Jobs
Mellingen has many jobs for its residents. In 2005, there were 41 people working in farming and related businesses. The manufacturing sector employed 497 people. This sector includes factories and workshops. The largest number of jobs, 956, were in the service sector. This includes jobs in shops, offices, and other services.
Many people who live in Mellingen also work in the town. In 2000, there were 1,500 jobs available in Mellingen. This means that Mellingen is an important place for work in the region.
Religion in Mellingen
According to a census from 2000, about 46.3% of the people in Mellingen are Roman Catholic. Another 27.7% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also a few people who follow the Christian Catholic faith.
Transportation
Mellingen has a train station called Mellingen Heitersberg railway station. This station is part of the S-Bahn Zürich train network. It is a stop on the S11 line. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from Mellingen by train.
Images for kids
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Mellingen village
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Coat of arms of Mellingen
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Flag of Mellingen
See also
In Spanish: Mellingen (Argovia) para niños
