Oberbözberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oberbözberg
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 Oberbözberg
Location in Switzerland
Oberbözberg
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Brugg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.45 km2 (2.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 540 m (1,770 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 499 | |
| • Density | 91.56/km2 (237.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5225
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| Surrounded by | Effingen, Mönthal, Remigen, Riniken, Unterbözberg | |
Oberbözberg was once a small town, or municipality, located in the Aargau region of Switzerland. It was part of the Brugg district. On January 1, 2013, Oberbözberg joined with three other nearby towns – Gallenkirch, Linn, and Unterbözberg – to create a new, larger municipality called Bözberg.
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A Look Back: History of Oberbözberg
The name Bozeberch was first used for Oberbözberg way back in 1189. For a long time, until 1873, Oberbözberg was part of a larger area also called Bözberg. Then, this area split into two separate towns: Oberbözberg and Unterbözberg.
Exploring the Land: Geography of Oberbözberg
In 2009, Oberbözberg covered an area of about 5.45 square kilometers. A big part of this land, about 50.5%, was used for farming. Forests covered another large section, making up about 44% of the area.
About 4.8% of the land was settled with buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.4%, was made up of rivers and lakes. Most of the built-up areas were homes and other buildings.
The former town was located in the Brugg district. It included a long, spread-out village called Oberbözberg. There was also a smaller village, or hamlet, named Ueberthal, along with several scattered farms.
What's on the Shield? The Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Oberbözberg's coat of arms has a silver background. On a green base, there is a green pine tree. Next to the tree, there's a red deer standing and looking back.
Who Lives There? Population and People
In 2011, Oberbözberg had a population of 499 people. Most people in Oberbözberg speak German, which was 95.5% of the population in 2000. A small number of people also spoke French or English.
In 2008, about 7.7% of the population were young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) made up 16% of the population. Adults aged 20-59 made up a large part of the population, with people over 60 making up about 18% of residents.
Many people in Oberbözberg have completed higher education. In 2000, about 80.3% of adults aged 25-64 had finished advanced schooling, like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, 38 students attended primary school in the town.
The population of Oberbözberg has changed over time:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 283 | — |
| 1950 | 264 | −6.7% |
| 2000 | 534 | +102.3% |
Places to See: Sights
The small village of Ueberthal, which is part of Oberbözberg, is considered an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has special historical or cultural value.
How People Work: Economy
In 2007, Oberbözberg had a very low unemployment rate of 1.18%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
In 2005, many people worked in the primary economic sector. This means they worked directly with natural resources, like farming. There were 67 people working in this area, with 18 businesses.
A smaller number of people worked in the secondary sector, which involves making things. For example, this could be factories or construction. There were 10 people and 3 businesses in this sector.
The tertiary sector is about providing services, like shops, offices, or schools. In Oberbözberg, 36 people worked in this sector, with 10 businesses.
Most people who lived in Oberbözberg in 2000 worked outside the town. About 82.5% of residents traveled to other places for their jobs. Only 20 people came into Oberbözberg to work. Many people (52.4%) used a private car to get to work, while others (21.7%) used public transportation.
Beliefs: Religion
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Oberbözberg were Christian. About 28.7% were Roman Catholic, and 56.9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Images for kids
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An aerial view of Oberbözberg from 1950.
See also
In Spanish: Oberbözberg para niños
