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Rupperswil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Rupperswil Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Lenzburg
Area
• Total	6.22 km2 (2.40 sq mi)
Elevation	373 m (1,224 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	5,618
• Density	903.2/km2 (2,339.3/sq mi)
Postal code	5102
Surrounded by	Auenstein, Biberstein, Buchs, Hunzenschwil, Lenzburg, Möriken-Wildegg, Niederlenz, Rohr, Schafisheim, Staufen, Suhr

Rupperswil is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Lenzburg area, which is part of the canton of Aargau.

History of Rupperswil

Rupperswil from above (1958)

Long ago, in the 2nd century, people lived here. We know this because a special oven for making tiles from the Roman times was found in 1911. Later, around the 8th century, a village of the Alamanni people started to grow.

The name Rupperswil was first written down in 1173. At that time, the area belonged to the powerful Lenzburg family. Over time, it passed to other important families like the Kyburgs and then the Habsburgs. In 1415, the area became part of the Bern region.

Some knights, called the Lords of Rubiswile, lived here from the 1200s to the mid-1300s. They were like local rulers. Later, other families took over these rights, until Bern bought them in 1521. Rupperswil then became a local court center under Bern's rule. In 1803, Rupperswil joined the new Canton of Aargau.

Church and Religion

For a long time, Rupperswil was part of the church community of Suhr. In 1528, the town changed its religion during the Protestant Reformation. This was a big change in how people practiced their faith. From 1676 to 1681, the people of Rupperswil worked hard to have their own church.

The village church was first built between 1275 and 1370 with money given by the villagers. In 1500, a new part for the choir and a tower were added. The old church was replaced by a new building in 1921–22.

Growth and Industry

In the early 1800s, Rupperswil began to change from a farming village to one with factories. A spinning mill, which made thread and fabric, opened in 1836 and worked until the 1970s.

In 1858, Rupperswil got a train station on the line between Brugg and Aarau. This made it easier to travel and transport goods. In 1874, another train line, the Southern Railway, started being built.

Towards the end of the 1800s, more factories opened. These included places that worked with metal and a sugar factory. Because of these industries, many people in Rupperswil found jobs in factories. In 2004, more than half of the people living there worked in industry. Since the A1 Motorway opened in 1967, more and more people have moved to Rupperswil.

Geography of Rupperswil

Rupperswil covers an area of about 6.21 square kilometers (2.4 square miles).

• About 29.8% of the land is used for farming.
• About 36.9% is covered by forests.
• About 28.8% has buildings or roads.
• About 3.4% is rivers or lakes.

Most of the forested land is thick forest. The farming land is used for growing crops, pastures for animals, and orchards. All the water in the town is in rivers and streams.

Rupperswil is located in the Lenzburg area, just south of the Aare river. The town itself is a haufendorf village. This means it's an old village that grew without a clear plan, so its buildings are close together around a central area.

Coat of Arms

The symbol for Rupperswil is a silver shield with a blue stripe going across it. This design is called Argent a Bend Azure.

People in Rupperswil (Demographics)

Rupperswil has a population of about 4,206 people (as of 2022). About 17.9% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Rupperswil has grown by about 15%.

Most people in Rupperswil (88.2%) speak German. Italian is the second most common language (3.7%), followed by Serbo-Croatian (2.1%).

Age Groups

Here's a look at the age of people in Rupperswil (as of 2008):

• Children (0-9 years old): 10.1%
• Teenagers (10-19 years old): 11.5%
• Young adults (20-29 years old): 13.4%
• Adults (30-39 years old): 14.1%
• Adults (40-49 years old): 18.1%
• Adults (50-59 years old): 13.8%
• Seniors (60-69 years old): 9.3%
• Seniors (70-79 years old): 5.7%
• Seniors (80-89 years old): 3.4%
• Seniors (90 and older): 0.7%

Homes and Households

In 2000, there were about 1,526 homes and apartments in Rupperswil. On average, there were 2.4 people living in each home. Most homes had 3 or 4 people living in them. In 2008, about 43.5% of all homes were single-family houses.

Politics

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Rupperswil was the SVP. They received about 39.6% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SP (18%), the FDP (14.4%), and the CVP (7.1%).

Population Over Time

Here's how the population of Rupperswil has changed over the years:

Interesting Places to See

The old factory area in Rupperswil, known as the Fabrikanlage, is a special place. It is recognized as an important part of Swiss heritage.

Economy and Jobs

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Rupperswil was about 2.03%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.

In 2005, jobs in Rupperswil were divided into three main types:

• Primary sector: About 74 people worked in farming, fishing, or forestry. There were 13 businesses in this area.
• Secondary sector: About 1,000 people worked in factories or construction. There were 66 businesses in this area.
• Tertiary sector: About 779 people worked in services, like shops, offices, or schools. There were 119 businesses in this area.

Many people who live in Rupperswil also work outside the town. In 2000, about 73.1% of residents worked in other places. However, many people also travel into Rupperswil for work. About 13.7% of workers used public transportation, and 53.8% drove their own cars to get to work.

Religion in Rupperswil

Rupperswil church

Based on a 2000 survey, here's how people in Rupperswil identified their religion:

• About 25.7% were Roman Catholic.
• About 53.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a type of Protestant church).
• A very small number (0.13%) belonged to the Christian Catholic faith.

Transportation

Rupperswil is well-connected by train. It has its own train station, Rupperswil railway station, and is located on several railway lines.

Education

Many adults in Rupperswil have completed a good level of education. About 72.9% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either a non-mandatory upper secondary education or a higher education like university.

In the 2008/2009 school year:

• 259 students attended primary school.
• 97 students attended secondary school in the town.

Rupperswil also has a library called the Schul und Gemeinde Bibliothek Rupperswil. In 2008, it had over 8,400 books and other items. It loaned out more than 19,400 items that year. The library was open for 240 days, usually for about 8.5 hours each week.

See also

In Spanish: Rupperswil para niños