Oberrüti facts for kids

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Oberrüti Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Oberrüti Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Muri
Area
• Total	5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi)
Elevation	416 m (1,365 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,544
• Density	287.0/km2 (743.3/sq mi)
Postal code	5647
Surrounded by	Dietwil, Hünenberg (ZG), Risch (ZG), Sins

Oberrüti is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Muri area of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a rich history.

History of Oberrüti

Aerial view of Oberrüti in 1957

Oberrüti was first mentioned in old records in 1236, but back then it was just called Ruty. The name Oberrüti came into use much later, in 1803, when the Canton of Aargau was created.

For a long time, Oberrüti was part of the lands controlled by the Habsburgs, a powerful European family. After 1415, it became part of Lucerne. From 1425 to 1798, it was part of an area called the Freie Ämter. These lands were governed by some or all of the Confederates, which were like a group of states that formed early Switzerland.

The local lords, the Lords of Hünenberg, owned the rights to the village. They also built the village church of St. Ruprecht, which was first mentioned in 1275. Later, in 1448, the rights to the village were given to Kappel Abbey. From 1498 to 1798, the city of Zug managed the village government and the church. When the Canton of Aargau was formed in 1803, Oberrüti became part of it.

There used to be a ferry across the Reuss river near Oberrüti. This ferry was important for travel and trade. It operated from 1413 until 1884.

Geography of Oberrüti

Oberrüti covers an area of about 5.37 square kilometers (about 2 square miles). A large part of this land, about 70%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 15.3% of the area. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads (9.9%), rivers or lakes (2.8%), and some unproductive land (1.3%).

The town is located in the Muri district, in the southern part of the Aargau canton. It sits along the Reuss river. Oberrüti includes the main village and a few smaller settlements and scattered houses.

Oberrüti's Coat of Arms

The blazon (official description) of Oberrüti's coat of arms is: Or an Antler embowed Sable. This means it shows a black antler (like a deer's horn) on a gold background.

People of Oberrüti

Oberrüti has a population of about 1,217 people (as of 2006). Most people in Oberrüti speak German (about 97.2%). A small number of people speak Portuguese (0.6%) or English (0.5%).

The population includes many young people. About 11.8% of the people are children aged 0 to 9, and 18.9% are teenagers aged 10 to 19. Adults make up the largest part of the population.

In 2008, there were 216 single-family homes in Oberrüti. About 68.3% of the homes were owned by the people living in them.

In the 2007 Swiss federal election, the most popular political party in Oberrüti was the SVP, which received 32.4% of the votes. Other popular parties included the CVP (27.3%), the FDP (13.6%), and the SP (11.9%).

Here's how the population of Oberrüti has changed over time:

Economy and Jobs

A Volg Supermarket in Oberrüti

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Oberrüti was low, at 1.74%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.

Jobs in Oberrüti are divided into three main types:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming, like growing crops or raising animals. About 63 people work in this sector.
• Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 83 people work in this sector.
• Tertiary sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, offices, or schools. About 95 people work in this sector.

Many people who live in Oberrüti travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 76.9% of the residents worked outside Oberrüti. Most people (60.1%) used a private car to get to work, while 11.6% used public transportation.

Religion in Oberrüti

The Church of Oberrüti

According to the 2000 census, most people in Oberrüti are Roman Catholic (about 73.2%). About 19.0% of the population belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Education in Oberrüti

Many adults in Oberrüti (between ages 25-64) have completed higher education, either at a university or a specialized college. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 126 students attending primary school in Oberrüti.

Oberrüti also has a school and community library called Schul-u.Gde.Bibliothek Oberrüti. In 2008, the library had 1,190 books and other items, and people borrowed 1,710 items that year.

See also

In Spanish: Oberrüti para niños