Schmiedrued facts for kids
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Schmiedrued
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 Schmiedrued
Location in Switzerland
Schmiedrued
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Kulm | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.65 km2 (3.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 566 m (1,857 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,160 | |
| • Density | 134.1/km2 (347.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5046
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| Surrounded by | Gontenschwil, Kirchleerau, Moosleerau, Oberkulm, Rickenbach (LU), Schlierbach (LU), Schlossrued, Triengen (LU) | |
Schmiedrued is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's found in the Kulm district within the canton of Aargau.
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Exploring Schmiedrued's Landscape
Schmiedrued covers an area of about 8.64 square kilometers (3.34 square miles). A big part of this land, over 64%, is used for farming. This means you'll see lots of fields and pastures.
About 27% of the area is covered by forests, making it a green place. The rest of the land, about 7.8%, has buildings and roads.
Schmiedrued's Coat of Arms
The design of Schmiedrued's coat of arms is quite interesting. It shows a black hammer with a silver head. There are also two silver oars crossed behind it, and a silver star at the top.
This design might be an example of "canting". This is when the picture on a coat of arms hints at the name of the place. The hammer (schmied in German) represents the first part of "Schmiedrued". The oars (Ruder in German) represent the second part of the name.
Who Lives in Schmiedrued?
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Schmiedrued has a population of about 1,200 people. A small number of these residents, about 7.8%, are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown a little bit.
Most people in Schmiedrued speak German, which is about 94% of the population. Albanian is the second most common language, and Spanish is the third.
Age Groups in Schmiedrued
The people living in Schmiedrued are from all age groups:
- About 9.6% are young children (0-9 years old).
- Around 14.3% are teenagers (10-19 years old).
- Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a large part of the population, about 55%.
- Seniors, aged 60 and older, make up about 12.8% of the population.
Homes and Families
In Schmiedrued, most homes have 3 or 4 people living in them. The average number of people per home is about 2.8. In 2008, nearly half of all homes were single-family houses.
Education in Schmiedrued
Many adults in Schmiedrued (between 25 and 64 years old) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university. For younger students, there are schools within the municipality. In the 2008/2009 school year, about 104 students attended primary school, and 54 students attended secondary school in Schmiedrued.
Historical Population Trends
The population of Schmiedrued has changed over the years:
- 1975: 964 people
- 1980: 911 people
- 1990: 1,016 people
- 2000: 1,230 people
Schmiedrued's Economy
Schmiedrued has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. The town's economy involves different types of work:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 114 people work in this area, with many small businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. Around 122 people work in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 106 people work in service jobs.
Many people who live in Schmiedrued travel to other towns for work. However, some people also come into Schmiedrued to work. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Schmiedrued
Based on a census from 2000, most people in Schmiedrued belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant denomination. A smaller group of people are Roman Catholic.
See also
In Spanish: Schmiedrued para niños
