Oberlunkhofen facts for kids
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Oberlunkhofen
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 Oberlunkhofen
Location in Switzerland
Oberlunkhofen
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Bremgarten | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 442 m (1,450 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,079 | |
| • Density | 639.7/km2 (1,656.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8917
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| Surrounded by | Arni, Jonen, Rottenschwil, Unterlunkhofen | |
Oberlunkhofen is a small town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Aargau. The town is part of the Bremgarten district. It sits on a ridge above the Reuss river. Oberlunkhofen has a long and interesting history.
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History of Oberlunkhofen
People have lived in the area of Oberlunkhofen for a very long time. The oldest signs of human life are items from the Bronze Age. This was a time thousands of years ago.
Roman Settlements
Later, during the Roman era, a large farm was built here. It had a porch and two side wings. There was also a Roman villa from the 1st to 3rd centuries. This villa even had a bathhouse with heated rooms.
Near the Roman villa, an Alemanni graveyard was found. The Alemanni were a group of Germanic people. Walls from these old buildings were first found in 1897–98. They were later protected between 1975 and 1980.
The Village Through Time
The modern village of Oberlunkhofen was first mentioned in the 9th century. Back then, it was called Lunchunft. Later, in 1232, it was known as Lunchuft. By 1309, it was called obern Lunchuft. This means "upper Lunchuft."
There was once a castle near the village. However, no records tell us much about it. It was likely destroyed around 1386.
Changes in Ownership
The village used to belong to a church in Lucerne. This church was part of Murbach Abbey. In 1291, the village was sold to the House of Habsburg. This was a powerful European family.
In the early 14th century, Oberlunkhofen became important for the Habsburgs. It was a center of their region called Kelleramt. Over time, different towns gained control over parts of Oberlunkhofen. In 1414, Bremgarten gained some rights. In 1415, Zurich gained other rights.
In 1797, Bremgarten sold the village to four other towns in the Kelleramt. Then, in 1798, Oberlunkhofen became part of the Helvetic Republic. This was a short-lived republic in Switzerland.
The Parish Church
The main church for the Kelleramt region was in Oberlunkhofen. It was first mentioned in 1185. The church was controlled by different groups over the centuries. From 1403 until 1841, Muri Abbey was in charge.
The current church building was built in 1685. It stands where an older church from 1515 once stood. The very first church on this spot might have been built around the 10th century.
Modern Development
For a long time, farming and growing grapes were the main jobs here. In 1920, a bus line opened, connecting Oberlunkhofen to other towns. More bus lines opened later, even reaching Zurich by 1966.
After 1980, more people started moving to Oberlunkhofen. Many came from the larger city area of Zurich.
Geography of Oberlunkhofen
Oberlunkhofen covers an area of about 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). A large part of this land, about 56.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover 24% of the area.
About 15.8% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest, about 3.6%, is made up of rivers or other natural areas.
The town is located on a southern ridge of the Heitersberg hills. It sits above the right bank of the Reuss river.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Oberlunkhofen is quite special. It shows a black lion walking on a gold background. The lion has red claws and tongue. Below that, on a red background, are two silver keys crossed over each other.
Population and People
Oberlunkhofen has a population of 2,079. About 10.4% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the population has grown by about 26.4%.
Most people in Oberlunkhofen speak German (93.6%). English is the second most common language (1.5%), followed by Albanian (1.5%).
Age Groups
The town has a mix of different age groups. About 10.8% of the population are children aged 0 to 9. Teenagers aged 10 to 19 make up 10.0%.
Adults aged 20 to 29 are 10.7% of the population. Those aged 30 to 39 are 13.4%. People between 40 and 49 make up 19.6%, and those 50 to 59 are 16.1%.
Older adults are also part of the community. About 11.6% are 60 to 69 years old. Those 70 to 79 are 5.6%. A small number, 2.0%, are 80 to 89, and 0.2% are 90 or older.
Homes and Households
In 2000, the average number of people per household was 2.42. Many homes are owned by the people who live in them. In 2008, there were 289 single-family homes. This was about 38.8% of all homes and apartments.
Education
Most adults in Oberlunkhofen have a good education. About 86.6% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school. Many have also gone on to college or a specialized university.
In the 2008/2009 school year, 131 students attended primary school in the town.
Historical Population Growth
The population of Oberlunkhofen has changed over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1850 | 490 | — |
| 1900 | 438 | −10.6% |
| 1950 | 413 | −5.7% |
| 1980 | 723 | +75.1% |
| 2000 | 1,443 | +99.6% |
Important Heritage Sites
The Catholic parish church on Chileweg is a very important building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a culturally important place for the whole country.
Economy and Jobs
In 2007, Oberlunkhofen had a low unemployment rate of 1.86%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Types of Jobs
In 2005, there were 44 people working in the primary sector. This includes jobs like farming. There were 16 businesses in this area.
The secondary sector had 89 workers. This sector includes jobs like manufacturing. There were 14 businesses here.
The largest number of jobs were in the tertiary sector. This includes services like shops, offices, and healthcare. There were 202 people working in this sector, with 54 businesses.
Commuting
In 2000, many people who lived in Oberlunkhofen worked outside the town. About 80.1% of residents commuted to other places for work. However, 170 people came into Oberlunkhofen for their jobs.
About 21% of working people used public transportation to get to work. Most people, 53.7%, used a private car.
Religion in Oberlunkhofen
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Oberlunkhofen are Christian. About 50.7% were Roman Catholic. Another 28.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number (0.21%) were part of the Christian Catholic faith.
See also
In Spanish: Oberlunkhofen para niños
