Schwaderloch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schwaderloch
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 Schwaderloch
Location in Switzerland
Schwaderloch
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Laufenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.77 km2 (1.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 689 | |
| • Density | 248.7/km2 (644.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5326
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| Surrounded by | Albbruck (DE-BW), Dogern (DE-BW), Etzgen, Leibstadt, Mettau, Wil | |
Schwaderloch is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Laufenburg district, which is part of the canton of Aargau.
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Exploring Schwaderloch's Geography
Schwaderloch covers an area of about 2.78 square kilometers (1.07 sq mi). This is roughly the size of 390 football fields!
A big part of the land, about 36%, is used for farming. This means fields where crops grow or pastures for animals. Forests cover about 42% of the area, making it a very green place.
About 11.5% of the land is built up with buildings and roads. Rivers and lakes make up about 10.4% of the area. A very small part, 0.4%, is land that isn't used for anything.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings (6.5%). Roads and other transport areas make up 2.9%. In the forests, most trees are dense, covering 40.6% of the total land.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The blazon (official description) of Schwaderloch's coat of arms is "Or Flames Gules issuant from Coupeaux Vert."
- Or means gold or yellow.
- Flames Gules means red flames.
- Issuant from Coupeaux Vert means the flames rise from green hills.
So, the coat of arms shows red flames coming out of green hills on a gold background.
Population and People of Schwaderloch
Schwaderloch has a population of about 694 people (as of December 2006). A small part of the population, about 14.5%, are people from other countries.
Over ten years (1997–2007), the population grew by about 3.5%. Most people in Schwaderloch speak German (92.7%). Albanian is the second most common language (2.9%), followed by Italian (1.1%).
Age Groups in Schwaderloch
Here's how the population was divided by age in 2008:
- Children (0-9 years old): 9.8%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 13.5%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 9.9%
- Adults (30-39 years old): 12.0%
- Middle-aged adults (40-49 years old): 20.0%
- Older adults (50-59 years old): 14.7%
- Seniors (60-69 years old): 10.1%
- Elderly (70-79 years old): 5.6%
- Very elderly (80-89 years old): 3.6%
- Oldest residents (90 and older): 0.9%
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 254 private homes and apartments in Schwaderloch. On average, there were 2.6 people living in each home.
In 2008, 55.9% of all homes were single-family houses. Only a few apartments (3.1%) were empty. In 2007, new homes were being built at a rate of 1.5 new units for every 1000 residents.
Political Choices
In the 2007 federal election, the most popular political party was the SVP. They received 57% of the votes. Other popular parties included the CVP (14.2%), the SP (11.3%), and the FDP (7.9%).
Education in Schwaderloch
About 68.9% of adults (aged 25–64) in Schwaderloch have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, 56 students attended primary school in the municipality.
Historical Population Growth
The number of people living in Schwaderloch has changed over time:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1975 | 489 | — |
| 1980 | 464 | −5.1% |
| 1990 | 522 | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 670 | +28.4% |
Important Historical Sites
Schwaderloch is home to two important historical sites: the Oberes Bürgli and Unteres Bürgli. These were watchtowers built by the Romans along the Rhine river a very long time ago. They are listed as important heritage sites in Switzerland.
Schwaderloch's Economy
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Schwaderloch was very low, at 1.3%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
In 2005, there were different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: 15 people worked in farming or other activities that get raw materials from nature. There were 7 businesses in this area.
- Secondary sector: 96 people worked in manufacturing or construction. There were 7 businesses in this area.
- Tertiary sector: 56 people worked in services, like shops, schools, or offices. There were 14 businesses in this area.
Many people who live in Schwaderloch travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 75.8% of residents worked outside the municipality. At the same time, 65 people came into Schwaderloch to work.
Most people (57.8%) used a private car to get to work, while 9.6% used public transportation.
Religious Beliefs
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Schwaderloch are Christian:
- 62.1% were Roman Catholic.
- 20.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number belonged to the Christian Catholic faith.
See also
In Spanish: Schwaderloch para niños
