Muri District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Muri District Bezirk Muri
District
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
Capital	Muri
Area
• Total	138.96 km2 (53.65 sq mi)
Population  (2020)
• Total	37,379
• Density	268.991/km2 (696.68/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Municipalities	19

The Muri District is a special area, called a district, in Switzerland. It's located in the Canton of Aargau, which is like a state or province. The main town and capital of this district is Muri.

This district covers the middle and southern parts of a region known as Freiamt. Many people live here. As of 31 December 2020, the Muri District has a population of 37,379.

Exploring Muri District's Land

The Muri District is quite large. In 2009, its total area was about 138.96 square kilometers (or 53.65 square miles).

A big part of this land, about 68.8%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms. Forests cover about 19.3% of the district, offering lots of green spaces. The remaining 9.8% of the land is where buildings and roads are located.

Muri District's Special Symbol

Every district has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique flag for the area.

The coat of arms for Muri District.

The Muri District's coat of arms shows a red background. On it, there's a silver wall with battlements, like a castle wall. The lines on the wall are black.

Who Lives in Muri District?

The Muri District is home to many people. As of December 2020, the population is 37,379.

In June 2009, about 13.2% of the people living in the district were from other countries. This means Muri District is a diverse place with people from all over the world.

Working and Jobs in the District

The economy of Muri District is active. In 2000, there were 15,053 people who lived in the district and had jobs.

Many people, about 69% of the residents, worked outside the Muri District. However, 4,675 people came into the district for their jobs. In total, there were 9,337 jobs available in the district, each requiring at least 6 hours of work per week.

Beliefs and Religions

In 2000, a census was taken to learn about the people living in Muri District. It showed that many people follow different religions.

About 66.9% of the population, which is 18,897 people, were Roman Catholic. Another 17.6%, or 4,960 people, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people, 18 individuals, were part of the Christian Catholic faith.

Learning and Schools

Education is important in Muri District. In the 2008/2009 school year, many students were attending different levels of schooling.

There were 2,724 students in primary school, which is for younger children. For older students, 935 were in secondary school. There were also 569 students attending university or college-level schooling. A small group of 14 students were looking for jobs after finishing school.

Towns and Villages in Muri District

The Muri District is made up of many different towns and villages, called municipalities. Each one has its own unique character.

A chart showing the population of the Muri District over time.

Coat of arms	Municipality	Population (31 December 2020)	Area, km²
	Abtwil	954	4.14
	Aristau	1,512	8.64
	Auw	2,203	8.61
	Beinwil	1,183	11.29
	Besenbüren	632	2.38
	Bettwil	654	4.25
	Boswil	2,923	11.78
	Bünzen	1,128	5.77
	Buttwil	1,234	4.61
	Dietwil	1,355	5.49
	Geltwil	221	3.28
	Kallern	399	2.67
	Merenschwand	3,712	13.51
	Mühlau	1,218	5.52
	Muri	8,244	12.34
	Oberrüti	1,544	5.37
	Rottenschwil	911	4.49
	Sins	4,299	20.28
	Waltenschwil	3,053	4.54
Total		37,379	138.96

Changes to Towns Over Time

Sometimes, smaller towns or villages join together to form a larger municipality. This is called a merger. Here's a recent change in the Muri District:

• On January 1, 2012, the town of Benzenschwil became part of the municipality of Merenschwand.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Muri para niños