Mettauertal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mettauertal
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 Mettauertal
Location in Switzerland
Mettauertal
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Laufenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.59 km2 (8.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 381 m (1,250 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,067 | |
| • Density | 95.74/km2 (247.96/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5276
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| Surrounded by | Gansingen, Laufenburg, Leibstadt, Leuggern, Mandach, Remigen, Schwaderloch, Villigen | |
Mettauertal is a town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Aargau, which is like a state or region. The town is part of the Laufenburg district.
Mettauertal is a fairly new town. It was formed on January 1, 2010. This happened when five smaller towns decided to join together. These towns were Hottwil, Etzgen, Mettau, Oberhofen, and Wil.
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Exploring Mettauertal's Land and Nature
Mettauertal covers an area of about 21.56 square kilometers. That's roughly 8.3 square miles. A large part of this land is used for farming. About 51% of the area is farmland.
Forests cover a big portion of Mettauertal too. Around 40% of the land is covered by trees. The rest of the land, about 7.5%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, about 1.3%, is land that cannot be used for anything.
Over the last 20 years, the amount of land with buildings has grown. It has increased by about 26 hectares. At the same time, the amount of farmland has decreased by about 36 hectares.
Understanding Mettauertal's Population
Mettauertal is home to about 2,000 people. This number changes over time. As of 2013, about 11.3% of the people living here were from other countries.
Between 2010 and 2013, the town's population slightly decreased. The number of births in Mettauertal is 9.4 for every thousand residents. The number of deaths is 5.2 for every thousand residents.
The population is made up of different age groups. Children and teenagers, from 0 to 19 years old, make up 18.8% of the population. Adults, aged 20 to 64, are the largest group at 62.4%. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, make up 18.7% of the population.
Important Historic Places in Mettauertal
Mettauertal has some very important historical sites. These are called "heritage sites of national significance." This means they are protected and valued across Switzerland.
One of these sites is Hottwil. It used to be a special residence with other buildings around it. Another important site is the Catholic parish church in Mettau. These places show the rich history and culture of the area.
Mettauertal's Economy and Jobs
In 2012, there were 807 people working in Mettauertal. These jobs were spread across different types of businesses.
About 150 people worked in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming and forestry. These jobs are about getting raw materials from nature.
The secondary sector employed 361 workers. This sector focuses on making things. It includes jobs in factories and construction.
Finally, the tertiary sector provided 296 jobs. This sector is all about services. Examples include shops, schools, and healthcare.
In 2013, a small part of the population, about 8.9%, received social assistance. This means they got help from the government to meet their basic needs.
See also
In Spanish: Mettauertal para niños
