Schneisingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schneisingen
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 Schneisingen
Location in Switzerland
Schneisingen
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Zurzach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.26 km2 (3.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 493 m (1,617 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,491 | |
| • Density | 180.51/km2 (467.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5425
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| Surrounded by | Lengnau, Niederweningen (ZH), Siglistorf, Unterehrendingen, Wislikofen | |
Schneisingen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Aargau and is found in the Zurzach district.
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Exploring Schneisingen's Geography
Schneisingen is nestled in the Surb river valley. As of 2009, the town covers an area of about 8.25 square kilometers (3.19 sq mi).
A large part of this area is used for farming, making up almost half of the land (49.5%). Forests cover another big section, about 41.6% of the municipality. The remaining land, about 9.3%, is where buildings and roads are located.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings (5.2%). Roads and other transport paths make up 2.5%. The forests are mostly dense woodlands (40.4%), with a small part covered by orchards or small groups of trees (1.2%).
Understanding the Schneisingen Coat of Arms
The official design of Schneisingen's coat of arms is described as: "Azure three Peaks Vert and in chief two Mullets Or." This means it has a blue background with three green peaks at the bottom. Above these peaks, there are two gold stars.
Who Lives in Schneisingen? (Demographics)
As of 2022, Schneisingen has a population of 1,496 people. In 2008, about 45.5% of the people living here were from other countries.
Most people in Schneisingen speak German, which is the main language for 95.5% of the population (as of 2000). A smaller number of people speak Albanian (1.1%) or French (0.6%).
In 2008, there were slightly more men (50.1%) than women (49.9%) living in Schneisingen. The population changes a little each year due to births, deaths, and people moving in or out.
The town has a mix of ages. In 2008, about 10.9% of the population were children aged 0-9, and 9.1% were teenagers aged 10-19. Adults aged 20-59 made up a larger portion. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 25.4% of the population.
Most homes in Schneisingen are for families. In 2000, many homes had 3 or 4 people (185 homes) or 5 or more people (259 homes). The average household had about 2.6 people.
In the 2007 federal election, the most popular political party in Schneisingen was the SVP. They received 37.69% of the votes.
Schneisingen's Economy and Jobs
In 2007, Schneisingen had a low unemployment rate of 1.08%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
The town's economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2005, 80 people worked in this area, with 26 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. There were 97 people working in 17 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services like shops, offices, and healthcare. This was the largest sector, with 196 people working in 38 businesses.
Many people who live in Schneisingen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 79.6% of the residents worked outside Schneisingen. About 13.8% of workers used public transport, while 51.9% drove their own cars.
Religion in Schneisingen
According to the 2000 census, most people in Schneisingen are Christian. About 57.4% were Roman Catholic, and 28.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Schneisingen. About 85.9% of adults (aged 25-64) have completed either high school or a higher level of education, like university.
In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 104 students attending primary school in the municipality.
Images for kids
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Aerial view (1971)
See also
In Spanish: Schneisingen para niños
