Stein, Aargau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stein
|
||
|---|---|---|
Stein and the Rhine River
|
||
|
||
 Stein
Location in Switzerland
Stein
Location in Canton of Aargau
|
||
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Rheinfelden | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.83 km2 (1.09 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
|
||
| • Total | 3,253 | |
| • Density | 1,149.5/km2 (2,977/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4332
|
|
| Surrounded by | Bad Säckingen (DE-BW), Mumpf, Münchwilen, Obermumpf, Sisseln | |
Stein is a town in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It is part of the Rheinfelden district.
Stein sits right on the Rhine River. Across the river is the German town of Bad Säckingen. Two bridges connect these towns. One is for cars, called the Fridolinsbrücke. The other is a famous wooden bridge just for people, known as the Holzbrücke.
The town also has its own train station, the Stein-Säckingen railway station.
Contents
Geography of Stein
Stein covers an area of about 2.81 square kilometers (1.08 square miles). A good portion of this land is used for farming. About 28.5% of Stein's land is farmland. Forests cover about 22.1% of the area.
Most of the town, about 39.1%, is covered by buildings and roads. Rivers and lakes make up about 10.3% of Stein's land.
Town Symbol: Coat of Arms
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Stein is a red shield with a silver fiddle on it. The fiddle is shown pointing downwards.
People of Stein
Stein has a population of about 3,300 people as of 2022. Many people living in Stein come from other countries. About 33.6% of the residents are foreign nationals.
Most people in Stein speak German. This is about 86.6% of the population. Other languages spoken include Italian (3.6%) and Albanian (3.0%).
In 2008, about 8.8% of the population were children aged 0 to 9. Teenagers aged 10 to 19 made up about 11.2% of the population.
Important Buildings and History
The famous Säckingerbrücke, which is a wooden bridge, is a very important historical site. It is recognized as a Swiss heritage site of national importance.
Economy and Jobs
In 2007, Stein had an unemployment rate of 3.77%. This means a small percentage of people looking for jobs could not find them.
Many people in Stein work in different types of jobs:
- A small number of people (11) work in farming.
- A large number (1,611 people) work in factories and manufacturing.
- About 597 people work in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Stein also work in the town. In 2000, about 1,446 people traveled into Stein for work. About 18.6% of workers used public transport, and 46.2% drove their own cars.
Religion in Stein
According to the 2000 census, about 45.6% of the people in Stein were Roman Catholic. About 28.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number (about 1.24%) were part of the Christian Catholic faith.
Education in Stein
Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Stein, about 65.4% of adults (aged 25–64) have completed higher education. This includes either upper secondary school or a university degree.
In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 200 students attending primary school in Stein. There were also 81 students attending secondary school in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Stein (Argovia) para niños
