Oberrohrdorf facts for kids

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Oberrohrdorf Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Oberrohrdorf Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Baden
Area
• Total	4.3 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Elevation	493 m (1,617 ft)
Highest elevation (Heitersberg)	702 m (2,303 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	4,037
• Density	939/km2 (2,432/sq mi)
Postal code	5452
Surrounded by	Fislisbach, Killwangen, Neuenhof, Niederrohrdorf, Remetschwil, Spreitenbach

Map of Oberrohrdorf

Oberrohrdorf is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Baden district of Aargau canton in Switzerland. It is a lovely place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.

History of Oberrohrdorf

Oberrohrdorf from above (1957)

Oberrohrdorf was first mentioned in old records in the year 1179. Back then, it was simply called Rordorf. Later, around 1303 to 1308, people started calling it ze Oberen-Rordorf. This helped tell it apart from other places.

There's also a tiny village nearby called Staretschwil. It was first mentioned even earlier, in 1124. For a long time, Oberrohrdorf was part of a larger municipality called Rohrdorf. But in 1854, Rohrdorf split into three separate towns: Niederrohrdorf, Oberrohrdorf, and Remetschwil.

Geography of Oberrohrdorf

A view of Oberrohrdorf

Oberrohrdorf covers an area of about 4.3 square kilometers (about 1.66 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 40%, is used for farming. Another large part, also almost 40%, is covered by forests. The remaining land, about 20%, is where buildings and roads are located.

The town is situated in the Baden district. It sits on the western side of a hill range called the Heitersberg. Oberrohrdorf includes the main village and the smaller hamlet of Staretschwil.

Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Oberrohrdorf is quite special. It shows a golden royal orb, which is a ball with a cross on top, like a king's symbol. This orb has a cross on it, and above it is a silver star. On either side of the orb, there are two green bulrushes, which are tall plants often found near water. All these symbols are set against a red background.

People and Population

Oberrohrdorf has a population of about 4,037 people. About 15% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Oberrohrdorf has grown by about 10%.

Most people in Oberrohrdorf speak German, about 91% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by about 1.2% of the people. Albanian is the third most common, spoken by about 1.1%.

Age Groups in Oberrohrdorf

Let's look at the different age groups in Oberrohrdorf:

• About 7.9% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• About 11.1% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
• Young adults aged 20 to 29 make up about 12.2% of the population.
• People aged 30 to 39 are about 11.5%.
• The largest group is people aged 40 to 49, making up about 16.3%.
• People aged 50 to 59 are about 14.6%.
• Older adults aged 60 to 69 are about 13.8%.
• Those aged 70 to 79 are about 9.4%.
• People aged 80 to 89 are about 3.0%.
• A very small number, about 0.2%, are 90 years old or older.

Homes and Households

In Oberrohrdorf, the average household has about 2.47 people living in it. Many homes are for families. In 2008, about 42.4% of all homes were single-family houses. The rest were apartments.

Education in Oberrohrdorf

Many adults in Oberrohrdorf have a good education. About 82% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 214 students in primary school and 103 students in secondary school in the town.

Historical Population Growth

The number of people living in Oberrohrdorf has changed a lot over time:

Economy of Oberrohrdorf

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Oberrohrdorf was quite low, at about 2.14%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.

The town has different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 39 people work in this area, with 13 businesses.
• Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 118 people work here, with 21 businesses.
• Tertiary sector: This includes service jobs, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 339 people work in this sector, with 86 businesses.

Many people who live in Oberrohrdorf travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 86% of the residents worked outside Oberrohrdorf. However, some people also travel into Oberrohrdorf for work. There were 439 jobs available in the town itself.

Religion in Oberrohrdorf

The Roman Catholic Church of Oberrohrdorf

According to a census in 2000, about 46.6% of the people in Oberrohrdorf were Roman Catholic. Another 33.0% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A very small number of people, about 0.24%, were part of the Christian Catholic Church of Switzerland.

See also

In Spanish: Oberrohrdorf para niños