Mettau, Switzerland facts for kids
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Mettau
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 Mettau
Location in Switzerland
Mettau
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Laufenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.29 km2 (1.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 347 m (1,138 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2006)
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| • Total | 317 | |
| • Density | 96.35/km2 (249.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5274
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| Surrounded by | Etzgen, Oberhofen, Schwaderloch, Wil | |
Mettau was a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Switzerland. It was part of the Laufenburg district in the canton of Aargau. Think of a canton like a state or a larger region within a country.
What Happened to Mettau?
On January 1, 2010, Mettau joined with four other nearby municipalities. These were Hottwil, Etzgen, Oberhofen, and Wil. They all merged together to form a new, larger municipality called Mettauertal. This means they combined their local governments and became one bigger community.
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