Seengen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seengen
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 Seengen
Location in Switzerland
Seengen
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Lenzburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 471 m (1,545 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,122 | |
| • Density | 424.9/km2 (1,101/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5707
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| Surrounded by | Birrwil, Boniswil, Dintikon, Egliswil, Hallwil, Hilfikon, Meisterschwanden, Sarmenstorf, Seon, Villmergen | |
Seengen is a lovely town, also called a municipality, located in the Lenzburg district. You can find it in the Aargau region, which is one of the many cantons (like states) in Switzerland.
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Exploring Seengen's Location and Landscape
Seengen is nestled in the beautiful Seetal valley. It sits just north of the sparkling Lake Hallwil.
The municipality covers an area of about 9.69 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 51.3%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 32.3% of the area. The rest of the land, about 13.7%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.1%, is made up of rivers and lakes.
Seengen's Official Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Seengen is its coat of arms. It shows a black eagle with a red beak, tongue, and claws, all on a silver background. This design is called Argent an Eagle displayed Sable beaked, langued and membered Gules in heraldry terms.
Who Lives in Seengen? Demographics
Seengen is home to about 3,362 people as of 2009. A small part of the population, about 8.4%, are people from other countries. Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the number of people living here grew by 31.4%.
Most people in Seengen speak German, which is about 93.9% of the population. French is the second most common language, spoken by 1.0% of residents. Albanian is the third most common, also at 1.0%.
Age Groups in Seengen
In 2008, Seengen had a good mix of age groups. About 11.7% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up 13.3%. Adults aged 20 to 59 made up a large part of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 18.8% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 952 private homes and apartments in Seengen. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home. In 2008, there were 1,343 homes and apartments in total. About 42.7% of these were single-family homes.
Important Historical Sites and Castles
Seengen is special because it has very old settlements from prehistoric times. These are called pile-dwelling settlements. They are part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means they are recognized as very important historical places by UNESCO.
There are four sites in Seengen that are considered Swiss heritage sites of national significance. These include two famous castles: Brestenberg Castle and Hallwyl Castle. Also on the list are the castle mill and an ancient Bronze Age village called Risi, located by Lake Hallwil.
Seengen's Economy and Jobs
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Seengen was very low, at 1.2%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs in Seengen
In 2005, many people worked in different areas:
- Primary Sector: About 105 people worked in farming, like growing crops or raising animals. There were 28 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: About 202 people worked in manufacturing and construction. There were 27 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: The largest group, 571 people, worked in services. This includes jobs like teaching, healthcare, and retail. There were 88 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Seengen also travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 68.9% of residents worked outside the municipality. At the same time, 421 people came into Seengen for their jobs. Most people used a private car to get to work, while 10.2% used public transportation.
Religion in Seengen
According to the 2000 census, most people in Seengen belonged to one of two main Christian groups. About 19.8% were Roman Catholic, and 62.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A very small number, about 0.16%, were part of the Christian Catholic faith.
Learning and Education in Seengen
Seengen places a high value on education. About 80.3% of adults aged 25-64 have completed higher education. This means they have gone beyond basic schooling, either to a university or a specialized college.
Schools and Libraries
In the 2008/2009 school year, many students attended schools in Seengen:
- 286 students were in primary school.
- 218 students were in secondary school.
- 191 students were attending university-level schooling.
Seengen is also home to the Schul und Gemeinde Bibliothek Seengen, which is the school and municipal library. In 2008, the library had 8,758 books and other media. It loaned out 34,413 items that year. The library was open 250 days a year, for about 11 hours each week.
