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Reitnau
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 Reitnau
Location in Switzerland
Reitnau
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Zofingen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.79 km2 (2.24 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,519 | |
| • Density | 262.35/km2 (679.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5057
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| Surrounded by | Attelwil, Moosleerau, Reiden (LU), Triengen (LU), Wikon (LU), Wiliberg, Winikon (LU) | |
Reitnau is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Zofingen district of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is known in High Alemannic as Reitnou. On January 1, 2019, the nearby town of Attelwil joined with Reitnau to become one larger municipality.
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History of Reitnau
Reitnau was first mentioned in old records in the year 1045. Back then, it was called Reitinouwa. The village originally belonged to a powerful family known as the Counts of Lenzburg.
Early Ownership and Changes
In 1045, Reitnau and its church were given to a convent (a community of religious women) in Schänis. A representative from the convent managed the property.
After the region of Aargau was taken over in 1415, Reitnau became part of Bern. It was managed as part of a larger area called a bailiwick (an area controlled by a local official) of Lenzburg. Even so, the local court for Reitnau continued to be held in Schänis.
Reitnau remained part of Bern until 1798. Then, in 1803, it became its own municipality in the new canton of Aargau.
Education and Church Development
In 1873, Reitnau opened its first school building. Later, in 1905, it received a larger district school. The church's management was moved from the Schänis convent to private owners in 1807. By 1850, the local district took over its administration. There was a church in the village before the year 900, but the building you see today was built around 1522.
Economy Through the Years
For a long time, until the 1800s, farming was the main way people in Reitnau made a living. In the 1700s, people also started weaving cloth at home to earn extra money.
From 1900 to 1933, a Bally Shoe factory operated in Reitnau. Around 1990, Reitnau became part of the larger city areas of Zofingen and Aarau. By 2005, about 35% of jobs in Reitnau were in manufacturing, and 41% were in the services sector (like shops or offices).
Geography of Reitnau
Reitnau covers an area of about 5.81 square kilometers (2.24 square miles). A large part of this land, about 51.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 35.8% of the area. Buildings and roads make up about 11.7% of the land. A small part, 0.3%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Land Use Details
Within the built-up areas, houses and other buildings take up 7.6% of the land. Roads and other transport areas make up 3.1%. In the forested areas, 33.7% is dense forest, and 2.1% has orchards or small groups of trees. For farming land, 32.7% is used for growing crops, 15.0% is pastures for animals, and 4.1% is used for fruit trees or grapevines. All the water in Reitnau is flowing water, like rivers.
Location and Features
Reitnau is located in the Zofingen district. It sits on the western edge of the Suhre river valley. Its southern border is shared with the Canton of Lucerne. The municipality mainly consists of the village of Reitnau itself.
Reitnau's Coat of Arms
The official blazon (description) of Reitnau's coat of arms is: "Azure a Heron Argent beaked and membered Gules statant on Coupeaux Vert." This means it shows a silver heron bird with a red beak and legs, standing on green hills, all on a blue background. This design might be a "canting" symbol. This means the heron (called Reiher in German) sounds a bit like "Reitnau," linking the symbol to the town's name.
People and Population
Reitnau has a population of about 1,288 people (as of December 2022). About 7.0% of the people living in Reitnau are from other countries (as of June 2009). Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the population grew by about 3%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Reitnau (about 93.9%) speak German. The second most common language is Albanian (1.5%), followed by Italian (0.5%).
Age Groups in Reitnau
As of 2008, here's how the population was divided by age:
- About 12.7% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- About 13.8% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- About 12.0% were young adults aged 20 to 29.
- About 13.0% were adults aged 30 to 39.
- About 19.2% were adults aged 40 to 49.
- About 10.9% were adults aged 50 to 59.
- About 8.5% were seniors aged 60 to 69.
- About 6.6% were seniors aged 70 to 79.
- About 2.9% were seniors aged 80 to 89.
- About 0.5% were seniors aged 90 and older.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 431 private homes and apartments in Reitnau. On average, there were 2.6 people living in each home. In 2008, 180 homes (about 39.4%) were single-family houses.
Voting and Politics
In the 2007 federal election, the most popular political party in Reitnau was the SVP. They received 43.9% of the votes. Other popular parties included the EVP Party (16.75%), the Green Party (11.68%), and the SP (9.69%). About 49.0% of eligible voters participated in this election.
Population Growth Over Time
Here's how Reitnau's population has changed over the years:
- 1764: 461 people
- 1850: 1,082 people
- 1900: 812 people
- 1950: 915 people
- 1990: 904 people
- 2000: 1,143 people
Economy and Jobs
As of 2007, Reitnau had a low unemployment rate of 1.43%. In 2005, there were 84 people working in the primary economic sector (like farming). There were 31 businesses in this sector.
Different Types of Jobs
- 125 people worked in the secondary sector (like manufacturing or construction). There were 17 businesses in this sector.
- 144 people worked in the tertiary sector (like services, shops, or offices). There were 32 businesses in this sector.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, 585 people who lived in Reitnau had jobs. About 73.2% of these residents worked outside of Reitnau. However, 133 people traveled into Reitnau for work. There were a total of 290 jobs available in the municipality (for at least 6 hours per week). About 6.4% of working people used public transportation to get to work, while 58.9% used a private car.
Religion in Reitnau
Based on the 2000 census, about 17.1% of the people in Reitnau were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 72.6%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There was also one person who belonged to the Christian Catholic faith.
Education in Reitnau
In Reitnau, about 72.3% of adults aged 25-64 have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or higher education (like university).
School Enrollment
In the 2008/2009 school year:
- 134 students were attending primary school in Reitnau.
- 62 students were attending secondary school in the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Reitnau para niños
