Schlossrued facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schlossrued
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 Schlossrued
Location in Switzerland
Schlossrued
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Kulm | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.25 km2 (2.80 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 822 | |
| • Density | 113.38/km2 (293.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5044
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| Surrounded by | Kirchleerau, Oberkulm, Schmiedrued, Schöftland, Staffelbach, Unterkulm | |
Schlossrued is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Kulm district within the canton of Aargau. Schlossrued is a peaceful place, surrounded by nature.
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Geography of Schlossrued
Schlossrued covers an area of about 7.22 square kilometers (2.79 square miles). A big part of this land, about 61%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures.
Around 31% of the area is covered by forests. These are beautiful places with many trees. The rest of the land, about 8%, has buildings, roads, or small rivers and streams.
Schlossrued's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town. Schlossrued's coat of arms has a blue background. In the middle, there is a silver tower with a red roof. It looks like it's standing on green hills. Above the tower, there are two silver oars crossed over each other, and a silver star between them.
People and Population in Schlossrued
Schlossrued has a population of about 882 people. A small part of the population, about 6.9%, are people from other countries. Most people in Schlossrued speak German, which is the main language.
Let's look at the age groups in Schlossrued:
- About 8.8% of the people are young children (0-9 years old).
- Around 15.6% are teenagers (10-19 years old).
- Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up about 55% of the population.
- Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 20% of the population.
In 2000, there were many different types of homes. Most homes had 3 or more people living in them. The average number of people in each home was about 2.8.
In 2008, about 41% of the homes were single-family houses. There were very few empty homes in the town.
In the 2007 national election, the SVP was the most popular party. They received about 55% of the votes. Other parties also received votes, like the SP and the Green Party.
Many adults in Schlossrued have completed higher education. This means they went to a university or a special college. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 74 students in primary school and 73 students in secondary school in the municipality.
The population of Schlossrued has changed over the years:
- 1975: 842 people
- 1980: 857 people
- 1990: 894 people
- 2000: 913 people
Schlossrued's Economy
In 2007, Schlossrued had a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
The town's economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 123 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 97 people work in these types of jobs.
- Tertiary sector: This includes services like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 79 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Schlossrued travel to other towns for work. About 75% of the residents work outside the municipality. However, some people also come into Schlossrued for work. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Schlossrued
Based on information from 2000, most people in Schlossrued belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. About 73% of the population follows this faith. Around 13.6% of the people are Roman Catholic. There are also a few people who belong to the Christian Catholic faith.
See also
In Spanish: Schlossrued para niños
