Schöftland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schöftland
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 Schöftland
Location in Switzerland
Schöftland
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Kulm | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.28 km2 (2.42 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 461 m (1,512 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,468 | |
| • Density | 711.5/km2 (1,842.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5040
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| Surrounded by | Hirschthal, Holziken, Schlossrued, Staffelbach, Uerkheim, Unterkulm | |
Schöftland is a cool town, also known as a municipality, located in the Kulm area of Aargau canton in Switzerland. It's a great place to learn about Swiss life and history!
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Where is Schöftland?
Schöftland covers an area of about 6.28 square kilometers (that's about 2.4 square miles). Imagine a square about 2.5 kilometers on each side!
A big part of the land, about 35%, is used for farming. This means there are fields where crops grow and places for animals to graze. Another large part, almost 40%, is covered by forests. These green areas are important for nature and offer nice places to explore.
About 24% of Schöftland is built up with buildings and roads. This includes homes, shops, and places where people work. A tiny bit of the area, less than 1%, is made up of rivers and streams.
What Does the Town's Flag Look Like?
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Schöftland is quite simple but striking. It shows a red "X" shape on a gold background. This design is called Or a Saltire Gules in the language of heraldry.
Who Lives in Schöftland?
Schöftland is home to about 4,400 people as of 2023. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 11%. This means more families and people are choosing to make Schöftland their home.
Most people in Schöftland speak German, which is the main language. Some people also speak Italian or Albanian.
Let's look at the age groups in Schöftland:
- About 9% of the people are young children (0-9 years old).
- Around 13% are teenagers (10-19 years old).
- About 12% are young adults (20-29 years old).
- The largest groups are adults between 30 and 59 years old, making up about 42% of the population.
- About 23% of the people are seniors, aged 60 and older.
Most homes in Schöftland have 3 or 4 people living in them. The average number of people per home is about 2.4.
The number of people living in Schöftland has changed over the years:
- 1975: 2,781 people
- 1980: 2,769 people
- 1990: 2,691 people
- 2000: 3,219 people
In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Schöftland was the SVP. They received about 37.5% of the votes.
Many adults in Schöftland have a good education. About 70% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, many students attended schools right in Schöftland:
- 228 students were in primary school.
- 166 students were in secondary school.
- 230 students were studying at a university or college level.
Important Historical Places
One very special place in Schöftland is the Schöftland Castle. It's located at Bahnhofstrasse 5 and is considered a very important historical site in Switzerland. Castles are always cool to explore!
How People Work and Travel
Schöftland has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find a job.
Many people in Schöftland work in different types of jobs:
- Some work in farming (primary sector).
- Others work in factories or making things (secondary sector).
- The largest number of people work in services, like shops, offices, or schools (tertiary sector).
Many people who live in Schöftland travel to other towns for work. Also, many people from other places come to Schöftland to work. This shows that Schöftland is an active place for jobs!
When people travel to work, about 13% use public transportation, like trains or buses. More than half, about 52%, use their own cars.
Getting Around Schöftland
Schöftland has its own train line, called the Aarau–Schöftland railway line. This train is operated by a company called Aargau Verkehr. It's part of the S14 service of the Aargau S-Bahn.
The train runs every fifteen minutes to Aarau, which is the main city of the canton. There are two train stops right in Schöftland: Schöftland station and Schöftland Nordweg station. This makes it easy for people to get around!
Beliefs and Religions
Based on a census from 2000, most people in Schöftland belong to one of two main Christian groups:
- About 24% are Roman Catholic.
- About 55% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
See also
In Spanish: Schöftland para niños
