Neuenhof, Aargau facts for kids

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Neuenhof Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Neuenhof Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Baden
Area
• Total	5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi)
Elevation	403 m (1,322 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	8,954
• Density	1,664.3/km2 (4,311/sq mi)
Postal code	5432
Surrounded by	Baden, Fislisbach, Killwangen, Oberrohrdorf, Wettingen, Würenlos
Twin towns	Holzgerlingen (Germany)

Neuenhof is a town in Switzerland. It is a municipality located in the Baden district. Neuenhof is part of the canton of Aargau. You can find it in the beautiful Limmat Valley, which is called Limmattal in German.

A Look at Neuenhof's Past

Neuenhof was first mentioned in official records way back in 1393. At that time, it was known as ob dem nuiwem Hof. This means it has a long history!

Where is Neuenhof Located?

The Limmat River between Wettingen Abbey and the Webermühle housing area.

An aerial view of Neuenhof from 1957.

Neuenhof covers an area of about 5.4 square kilometers (about 2.1 square miles). As of 2006, a good part of this land, about 51%, is covered by forests. Around 17.7% of the land is used for farming. About 26.2% of the area has buildings or roads. The rest, about 5.2%, includes rivers or lakes.

The town is in the Baden district. It sits between a hill called the Heitersberg and the Limmat river. Neuenhof includes the main village along its old stream. It also has a farming village called Rüsler and a newer area with many homes.

There was a plan for Neuenhof to join with the nearby town of Baden in 2012. However, the people in Baden voted against this idea in 2010. So, Neuenhof remains its own municipality.

What Does Neuenhof's Coat of Arms Look Like?

A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. Neuenhof's coat of arms has a unique design. It is divided into two parts. The top part is gold, and the bottom part is red. On this shield, there are two five-pointed stars. The stars change color depending on which part of the shield they are on. This means a gold star is on the red part, and a red star is on the gold part.

Who Lives in Neuenhof?

The Webermühle housing area in Neuenhof.

Neuenhof has a population of 8,954 people. As of 2008, about 46.5% of the people living in Neuenhof were from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 6.1%.

Most people in Neuenhof speak German, about 73.8% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by about 8.7% of the people. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common language, spoken by about 5.5%.

Age Groups in Neuenhof

Let's look at the different age groups in Neuenhof, based on data from 2008:

• About 9.5% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• About 10.4% are teenagers aged 10 to 19 years old.
• About 16.9% are young adults aged 20 to 29 years old.
• About 15.9% are adults aged 30 to 39 years old.
• About 14.1% are adults aged 40 to 49 years old.
• About 12.7% are adults aged 50 to 59 years old.
• About 10.8% are older adults aged 60 to 69 years old.
• About 6.6% are older adults aged 70 to 79 years old.
• About 2.6% are very old adults aged 80 to 89 years old.
• About 0.5% are 90 years old and even older.

Homes and Families

In 2000, there were many different types of homes in Neuenhof:

• 606 homes had only 1 or 2 people living in them.
• 2,181 homes had 3 or 4 people living in them.
• 571 homes had 5 or more people living in them.

On average, there were about 2.21 people living in each home. In 2008, about 11% of all homes were single-family houses.

Education in Neuenhof

Many people in Neuenhof have a good education. About 64.1% of adults (aged 25–64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 543 students in primary school and 260 students in secondary school in Neuenhof.

How Neuenhof's Population Has Changed

Here's how the population of Neuenhof has grown over time:

What Kind of Work is Done in Neuenhof?

In 2007, Neuenhof had a low unemployment rate of 3.65%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.

Types of Jobs

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2005, 9 people worked in this area, with 5 businesses.
• Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. There were 513 people working in this sector, with 64 businesses.
• Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. This was the largest sector, with 1,194 people working and 181 businesses.

Many people who live in Neuenhof also travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 86.5% of the people who lived in Neuenhof worked outside the town. However, 1,137 people came into Neuenhof for work. There were a total of 1,717 jobs available in the town.

What Religions are Practiced in Neuenhof?

The Roman Catholic Church of Neuenhof.

Based on the 2000 census, here's a look at the religious groups in Neuenhof:

• About 47.8% of the people are Roman Catholic.
• About 21.8% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• A small number, about 0.21%, belong to the Christian Catholic faith.

How Do People Travel in Neuenhof?

Neuenhof is easy to reach by car because it is located right on the A1/A3 motorway.

For train travel, the Neuenhof railway station is a stop on the S-Bahn Zürich line S12. This makes it easy to travel to other cities.

There's also a special lift called Schräglift Webermühle. It connects the Webermühle area to the Wettingen railway station.

Famous People from Neuenhof

• Mladen Petrić is a famous footballer who played for Fulham F.C.. He moved to Neuenhof as a child. He has played for both the Croatian and Swiss national teams.

See also

In Spanish: Neuenhof (Argovia) para niños