Schinznach-Dorf facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Schinznach-Dorf
Former municipality of Switzerland
Coat of arms
Schinznach-Dorf Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Schinznach-Dorf Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Brugg
Area
• Total	8.85 km2 (3.42 sq mi)
Elevation	383 m (1,257 ft)
Population  (Dec 2011)
• Total	1,735
• Density	196.05/km2 (507.8/sq mi)
Postal code	5107
Surrounded by	Holderbank, Linn, Oberflachs, Schinznach-Bad, Thalheim, Veltheim, Villnachern, Zeihen

Schinznach-Dorf was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Aargau area, near a place called Brugg. On January 1, 2014, Schinznach-Dorf joined with another town, Oberflachs, to form a new, bigger town called Schinznach.

Exploring Schinznach-Dorf's Geography

Before it merged, Schinznach-Dorf covered about 8.8 square kilometers (3.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 37.1%, was used for farming. This means people grew crops or raised animals there.

Almost half of the area, 46%, was covered by forests. Buildings and roads took up about 13.4% of the land. A small part, 3.3%, was rivers or lakes. Most of the water in the town came from rivers and streams.

Land Use in Schinznach-Dorf

Looking closer at the land, 1.4% was for factories and businesses. Homes and other buildings made up 5.3% of the area. Roads and paths for travel were 4.3%.

Special areas like power stations or water facilities were 1.8%. A big part of the land, 44.7%, was dense forest. Small groups of trees or fruit orchards covered 1.2%. For farming, 19.7% was for crops. Another 10.6% was for pastures where animals grazed. About 6.8% was used for growing fruits or grapes.

Understanding the Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Schinznach-Dorf has a special design. It is split down the middle. On the left side, which is black, there is a golden crescent moon. On the right side, which is blue, there are three silver stars stacked one above the other. This design is called Per pale Sable a Crescent decrescent Or and Azure three Mullets Argent in pale.

People and Population of Schinznach-Dorf

In 2011, Schinznach-Dorf had a population of 1,735 people. By June 2009, about 13.3% of the people living there were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the population changed only a little, going down by 0.4%.

Most people in Schinznach-Dorf spoke German in 2000, about 93.6%. Spanish was the second most common language at 1.2%, and Albanian was third, also at 1.2%.

Age Groups in Schinznach-Dorf

In 2008, the town had different age groups. About 8.1% of the population were young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) made up 14.8%.

Adults between 20 and 29 years old were 11.4%. People aged 30-39 were 10%, and those 40-49 were 18.9%. People aged 50-59 were 15%. Older adults (60-69 years old) were 10.6%. Those 70-79 years old were 6.1%. People 80-89 years old were 4.1%, and a small group, 0.9%, were 90 or older.

Homes and Households

In 2000, there were 626 private homes or apartments in Schinznach-Dorf. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home.

About 65 homes had 1 or 2 people. There were 221 homes with 3 or 4 people. A larger number, 322 homes, had 5 or more people. In 2008, 359 homes were single-family houses, which was almost half of all homes. There were no empty apartments at that time. In 2007, new homes were being built at a rate of 1.8 new homes for every 1000 residents.

Voting and Education

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party was the SVP. They received 35.1% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SP (18.2%), the FDP (17%), and the Green Party (9.6%).

Many adults in Schinznach-Dorf, about 78.3% of those aged 25-64, had finished high school or gone on to college. In the 2008/2009 school year, 128 students were in primary school. There were 22 students in secondary school. Also, 174 students were attending college or university-level schools.

Historical Population Trends

The number of people living in Schinznach-Dorf changed over the years:

Important Heritage Sites

The Reformed Church and Erlach Chapel in Schinznach-Dorf are very important. They are listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means they are protected because of their historical and cultural value.

The entire village of Schinznach-Dorf is also recognized as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This shows its importance in Swiss history and culture.

Economy and Jobs in Schinznach-Dorf

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Schinznach-Dorf was low, at 1.64%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.

Types of Jobs

In 2005, there were different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: 129 people worked in farming, fishing, or forestry. There were about 25 businesses in this area.
• Secondary sector: 318 people worked in manufacturing or construction. There were 21 businesses in this area.
• Tertiary sector: 320 people worked in services, like shops, offices, or healthcare. There were 50 businesses in this area.

Commuting to Work

In 2000, 821 people lived in Schinznach-Dorf and had jobs. Most of them, about 68.6%, traveled outside the town for work. However, 540 people came into Schinznach-Dorf for their jobs. In total, there were 798 jobs in the town (for at least 6 hours a week).

For getting to work, 14.5% of people used public transportation, like buses or trains. A larger group, 46.7%, used their own cars.

Religion in Schinznach-Dorf

According to the 2000 census, people in Schinznach-Dorf followed different religions. About 22.7% of the population, or 372 people, were Roman Catholic. A larger group, 61.9% or 1,014 people, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

See also

In Spanish: Schinznach-Dorf para niños