Scherz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Scherz
Former municipality of Switzerland
Coat of arms
Scherz Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Scherz Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Brugg
Area
• Total	3.30 km2 (1.27 sq mi)
Elevation	408 m (1,339 ft)
Population  (December 2020)
• Total	652
• Density	197.6/km2 (511.7/sq mi)
Postal code	5246
Surrounded by	Habsburg, Hausen, Holderbank, Lupfig, Schinznach-Bad

Scherz

Scherz was a small town in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Aargau, in the Brugg area. On January 1, 2018, Scherz joined with the nearby town of Lupfig. Now, Scherz is part of Lupfig.

Exploring Scherz's Land

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An old aerial view of Scherz from 1923

Scherz covered an area of about 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half, was used for farming. This means people grew crops or raised animals there.

About one-third of Scherz was covered by forests. These forests are important for nature and wildlife. The rest of the land had buildings, roads, and a few small rivers. Most of the buildings were homes.

Understanding the Scherz Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Scherz is a special design. It shows a red feather in the middle, with two gold feathers on each side. All these feathers come out of a red heart.

This design might be a "canting arm." This means the picture on the coat of arms gives a hint about the town's name. In German, "Herz" means heart, which sounds a bit like "Scherz."

Who Lives in Scherz?

Scherz had a population of about 617 people in 2009. A small part of the people living there, about 8.3%, were from other countries. Over the years, the number of people living in Scherz stayed pretty steady.

Most people in Scherz speak German. This is the main language in the area. A smaller number of people speak Albanian or French.

Age Groups in Scherz

In 2008, Scherz had many young people. About 12.3% of the population were children under 10 years old. Another 12.5% were teenagers between 10 and 19.

Adults made up the largest part of the population. Many people were between 40 and 49 years old. There were also older adults, with some people over 90 years old.

Homes and Families

Most homes in Scherz had 3 or 4 people living in them. The average home had about 2.5 people. In 2008, nearly half of all homes were single-family houses. This means they were homes for just one family.

Politics and Voting

In the 2007 Swiss federal election, the most popular political party in Scherz was the SVP. This party received almost half of all the votes. Other popular parties included the SP and the Green Party.

Education in Scherz

Many adults in Scherz have finished a good level of education. About 86.9% of people aged 25 to 64 have completed high school or gone on to higher education, like university. In the 2008-2009 school year, there were 67 students attending primary school in Scherz.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how the population of Scherz changed over the years:

Scherz's Economy and Jobs

In 2007, Scherz had a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who wanted to work had jobs. The town had different types of jobs.

Types of Jobs

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 37 people worked in this area, with 15 businesses.
• Secondary Sector: These are jobs in manufacturing or making things. There were 16 people and 6 businesses in this sector.
• Tertiary Sector: This covers jobs in services, like shops, offices, or healthcare. About 58 people worked here, with 17 businesses.

Most people who lived in Scherz worked outside the town. Only a small number of people came into Scherz for work. Many people used their cars to get to work, while some used public transportation.

Religion in Scherz

Church of Scherz

According to a census in 2000, most people in Scherz were Christian. About 55.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 22.4% were Roman Catholic.

See also

In Spanish: Scherz para niños