Schinznach-Bad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schinznach-Bad
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Schinznach-Bad spa park
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 Schinznach-Bad
Location in Switzerland
Schinznach-Bad
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Brugg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.90 km2 (0.73 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 354 m (1,161 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2020)
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| • Total | 1,346 | |
| • Density | 708.4/km2 (1,835/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5116
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| Surrounded by | Brugg, Habsburg, Holderbank, Scherz, Schinznach-Dorf, Villnachern | |
Schinznach-Bad was once a small town, or "municipality," in Switzerland. It was located in the Aargau region, near the town of Brugg. On January 1, 2020, Schinznach-Bad joined with Brugg to become one larger municipality.
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Exploring Schinznach-Bad's Geography
Schinznach-Bad covered an area of about 1.9 square kilometers (0.73 square miles). A large part of this area, almost 39%, was covered by forests. About 45% of the land was used for buildings and roads. Rivers and streams made up about 9.5% of the area. Only a small part, about 5%, was used for farming.
Schinznach-Bad's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town or family. Schinznach-Bad's coat of arms has a blue background. It shows two golden stars and a golden crescent moon above them. At the bottom, there are three wavy silver lines, which might represent water or rivers.
Who Lives in Schinznach-Bad?
Schinznach-Bad had a population of about 1,250 people. Many people living there spoke German, which was the main language for over 80% of the residents. Other languages spoken included Serbo-Croatian and Albanian.
Age Groups in Schinznach-Bad
In 2008, about 8.6% of the people in Schinznach-Bad were children aged 0-9. Teenagers (10-19 years old) made up about 12% of the population. Adults aged 20-59 made up a larger part, around 57%. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 22% of the population.
Homes and Families
Most homes in Schinznach-Bad had 3 or 4 people living in them. There were also many homes with 5 or more people. In 2008, about 37% of the homes were single-family houses.
Education in Schinznach-Bad
Many adults in Schinznach-Bad had completed higher education, like university or special colleges. In the 2008/2009 school year, about 78 students attended primary school in the town.
Political Choices
In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Schinznach-Bad was the SVP. They received about 37.6% of the votes.
What Schinznach-Bad is Known For
The village of Schinznach-Bad is recognized as an important heritage site in Switzerland. This means it has special historical or cultural value.
How People Work in Schinznach-Bad
In 2005, most jobs in Schinznach-Bad were in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs like services, healthcare, and tourism. There were also some jobs in the secondary sector (like manufacturing) and a few in the primary sector (like farming).
Many people who lived in Schinznach-Bad traveled outside the town for work. However, many people also came into Schinznach-Bad to work. About 15.5% of workers used public transportation, while about 50.5% drove their own cars to get to work.
Religion in Schinznach-Bad
According to the 2000 census, about 40.5% of the people in Schinznach-Bad belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 27.7% were Roman Catholic.
See also
In Spanish: Schinznach-Bad para niños
