Siglistorf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Siglistorf
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 Siglistorf
Location in Switzerland
Siglistorf
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Zurzach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.51 km2 (2.13 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 444 m (1,457 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 669 | |
| • Density | 121.42/km2 (314.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5462
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| Surrounded by | Bachs (ZH), Fisibach, Niederweningen (ZH), Oberweningen (ZH), Schleinikon (ZH), Schneisingen, Wislikofen | |
Siglistorf is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's found in the Zurzach district, which is part of the canton of Aargau. Think of a canton like a state or a large region within Switzerland.
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Exploring Siglistorf's Landscape
Siglistorf covers an area of about 5.51 square kilometers (2.13 square miles). A big part of this land, about 41.6%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and areas for animals to graze.
Even more of the land, about 52.5%, is covered by forests. These are mostly dense woods. The rest of the area, about 6.0%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.4%, is land that can't be used for anything.
Siglistorf's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Siglistorf has a special design. It shows a golden deer jumping on a green hill. The background color is blue. This design is called Azure a Deer salient to sinister Or on Coupeaux Vert.
Who Lives in Siglistorf?
Siglistorf has a population of about 627 people as of 2008. Many people living here are from Switzerland. However, about 43.4% of the people are from other countries.
Most people in Siglistorf speak German, about 92.7%. The next most common language is Albanian, spoken by 4.8% of the people. A small number, 0.8%, speak English.
In 2008, there were slightly more men than women living in Siglistorf. About 51.0% of the population were male, and 49.0% were female.
Age Groups in Siglistorf
The people in Siglistorf come from all age groups. As of 2008:
- About 11.5% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Another 13.0% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a large part of the population.
- About 10.3% are seniors aged 60 to 69.
- A smaller group, about 6.4%, are 70 years old or older.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 206 homes in Siglistorf. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home. Many homes had 3 or 4 people living together. In 2008, about 36.4% of all homes were single-family houses.
Voting and Elections
In the 2007 federal election, the SVP was the most popular party, getting almost half of the votes (48.89%). Other popular parties included the CVP and the SP. About 41.8% of people who could vote actually did vote in that election.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Siglistorf has changed over the years:
- 1975: 307 people
- 1980: 355 people
- 1990: 536 people
- 2000: 537 people
Siglistorf's Economy and Jobs
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Siglistorf was 3.46%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Many people who live in Siglistorf work outside the municipality. In 2000, about 77.8% of workers traveled to other places for their jobs. Only 39 people came into Siglistorf to work.
Types of Jobs
Jobs in Siglistorf can be divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2005, about 22 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 10 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This covers services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. This is the biggest sector, with 89 people working in it.
Most people who work in Siglistorf use a private car to get to their jobs (63.5%). A smaller number (10.1%) use public transportation.
Religion in Siglistorf
According to the 2000 census, most people in Siglistorf are Christian. About 55.3% were Roman Catholic, and 25.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Siglistorf. About 77.7% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished either advanced high school education or gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 51 students attending primary school in Siglistorf.
See also
In Spanish: Siglistorf para niños
