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Remigen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Remigen Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Brugg
Area
• Total	7.87 km2 (3.04 sq mi)
Elevation	394 m (1,293 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,326
• Density	168.49/km2 (436.4/sq mi)
Postal code	5236
Surrounded by	Gansingen, Hottwil, Mönthal, Oberbözberg, Riniken, Rüfenach, Villigen

Remigen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It's part of the Brugg district. This peaceful Swiss town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and interesting history.

History of Remigen

An aerial view of Remigen from 1945.

Remigen has a long and fascinating history. Even during the time of the Romans, an important road passed through this area. This road connected two Roman settlements, Augusta Raurica and Vindonissa.

The village of Remigen is first mentioned in old records from 1064. At that time, it was part of a larger land area called the "domain of Rein." A domain was like a big estate or territory ruled by a lord. This particular domain belonged to a Benedictine monastery in Alsace, a region now in France. Remigen itself is first named in documents in 1227 as Raemingen.

Habsburg Rule and Changes

In the 1200s, a powerful family called the Habsburgs started to control more land and legal rights around the town of Brugg. This area included Remigen and about nine other villages. The Habsburgs were the main judges and landowners here.

In 1291, King Rudolf I of Habsburg bought the domain of Rein, making him the most important person in the area. Later, in 1345, Queen Agnes of Hungary gave this domain as a gift to a convent of nuns called the Poor Clares. This convent was located in the Black Forest, a forested mountain range in Germany.

Bern's Influence and the Reformation

In 1460, the city of Bern took control of the land west of the Aare river. However, they didn't change the rights of the convent that owned Remigen. But things changed in 1528 when the Protestant Reformation began. The Catholic nuns had to accept the new Protestant religion in the area.

In 1544, the convent sold the domain to Count Hartmann of Hallwyl. Later, between 1588 and 1599, the town of Brugg bought two-thirds of the domain, and the city of Bern bought the rest.

French Conquest and Modern Times

In March 1798, the French army conquered Switzerland. They ended the old system where cities like Bern had great power. Instead, they created the Helvetic Republic. The domain of Rein, including Remigen, became part of the new Aargau canton.

In 1799, during the Napoleonic Wars, the fighting front was very close to Remigen. French soldiers camped in the area, and the local people suffered greatly because the army took their supplies and sometimes stole things.

In 1803, the old domain system was ended. Each village, including Remigen, became its own separate community. For a long time, Remigen was mainly a farming village. Its population stayed around 500 people until the 1970s. Since then, the population has doubled. Many new buildings were constructed, and Remigen became a "dormitory town." This means many people live there but travel to other towns for work.

Geography of Remigen

Remigen is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Brugg. It sits where two parts of the Jura meet, in the northwest corner of the Rüfenach plain. The village itself is on a steep southern slope, which is perfect for growing grapes for wine.

To the west of Remigen, there are two valleys. These valleys are separated by a hill called the Bützeberg, which is about 2,100 ft (640 m) high. One valley leads to the Bürersteig, a mountain pass that goes towards the Rhine valley. The other valley leads towards the Mönthal valley. The highest point in Remigen is the Burghalde, at about 2,100 ft (640 m). The lowest point is around 1,200 ft (370 m).

Land Use in Remigen

As of 2009, Remigen covers an area of 7.87 square kilometers (3.04 sq mi). Here's how the land is used:

• Farmland: About 36.5% of the land (2.87 square kilometers (1.11 sq mi)) is used for farming. This includes growing crops, pastures for animals, and vineyards.
• Forests: A large part, 56.4% (4.44 square kilometers (1.71 sq mi)), is covered by forests.
• Buildings and Roads: About 7.1% (0.56 square kilometers (0.22 sq mi)) is used for buildings and transportation like roads.
• Rivers and Lakes: A very small part, 0.1% (0.01 km² (2.5 acres)), is made up of rivers and streams.
• Unproductive Land: About 0.4% (0.03 km² (7.4 acres)) is land that cannot be used for farming or building.

Remigen's Coat of Arms

The blazon (a special description for coats of arms) of Remigen's municipal coat of arms is: Gules an Ibex salient Argent on Coupeaux Vert. This means it shows a silver ibex (a type of wild goat) jumping on green hills, all on a red background.

These symbols come from one of the old lords who ruled Remigen. The coat of arms first appeared on the town's official seal in 1750.

People of Remigen (Demographics)

As of December 2020, Remigen has a population of 1,326. About 13.2% of the people living in Remigen are foreign nationals, meaning they are from other countries. Over the past ten years (1997–2007), the population has slightly decreased by 5%.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Remigen speak German. As of 2000, about 93.3% of the population spoke German. French was the second most common language (1.8%), followed by Albanian (1.6%).

Age Groups

Here's a look at the different age groups in Remigen as of 2008:

• Children (0-9 years): 84 children, or 8.2% of the population.
• Teenagers (10-19 years): 123 teenagers, or 12.0%.
• Young Adults (20-29 years): 152 people, or 14.8%.
• Adults (30-39 years): 113 people, or 11.0%.
• Middle-aged Adults (40-49 years): 147 people, or 14.3%.
• Older Adults (50-59 years): 197 people, or 19.2%.
• Seniors (60-69 years): 123 people, or 12.0%.
• Elderly (70-79 years): 57 people, or 5.6%.
• Very Elderly (80-89 years): 26 people, or 2.5%.
• Oldest (90+ years): 5 people, or 0.5%.

Homes and Education

In 2000, there were many different types of homes in Remigen. The average household had about 2.76 people living in it. As of 2008, there were 204 single-family homes, making up 45.9% of all homes and apartments.

When it comes to education, about 80.6% of adults aged 25–64 in Remigen have completed either high school or higher education, like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, 76 students attended primary school in the municipality.

Population Over Time

Here's how Remigen's population has changed throughout history:

Economy of Remigen

As of 2007, Remigen had a low unemployment rate of 2.25%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.

Types of Jobs

The economy of Remigen is divided into three main sectors:

• Primary Sector: This involves jobs that take raw materials from nature, like farming. In 2005, 76 people worked in this sector, with 19 businesses.
• Secondary Sector: This includes jobs that make things, like manufacturing or construction. There were 110 people employed in this sector, with 13 businesses.
• Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs, like working in shops, offices, or schools. There were 109 people working in this sector, with 29 businesses.

Commuting and Transport

In 2000, many people who lived in Remigen worked outside the municipality. About 79.6% of residents traveled to other towns for their jobs. However, 106 people also came into Remigen for work.

For getting to work, 12.3% of people used public transportation, while 58.5% used a private car. Remigen is located on a main road and has two postbus routes, making it easy to travel. The town also has a kindergarten and a primary school. Older students attend secondary schools in nearby towns.

Religion in Remigen

Based on the 2000 census, the main religions in Remigen were:

• Swiss Reformed Church: 624 people, or 59.3%, belonged to this Protestant church.
• Roman Catholic: 275 people, or 26.1%, were Roman Catholic.
• A small number of people also belonged to the Christian Catholic faith.

Tourism and Important Buildings

The most important sight in Remigen is St. Peter's church. This church was first mentioned in records in 1347, but it is believed to have been built much earlier, possibly in the 11th or 12th century.

The church was made larger around 1450, and its tower was added around 1550. An interesting fact about the tower clock is that it only has an hour hand, not a minute hand!

Over the years, St. Peter's church was used for many different things. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was used to store equipment for vineyards, as a place for the poor to live, and even as a prison for a short time.

See also

In Spanish: Remigen para niños