Suhr, Aargau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Suhr
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 Suhr
Location in Switzerland
Suhr
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Aarau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.62 km2 (4.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 397 m (1,302 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 10,724 | |
| • Density | 1,009.8/km2 (2,615.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5034
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| Surrounded by | Aarau, Buchs, Gränichen, Hunzenschwil, Oberentfelden, Rupperswil, Unterentfelden | |
| Twin towns | Castelnuovo Rangone (Italy) | |
Suhr is a town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Aargau, within the Aarau district. Suhr is a place where many people live and work, offering a mix of nature and developed areas.
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Geography of Suhr
Suhr covers an area of about 10.6 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). A good portion of this land, nearly 30%, is used for farming. This means fields and farms take up a lot of space.
About 44% of Suhr is covered by forests. The rest of the land, around 25%, is used for buildings and roads. A very small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Suhr's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Suhr's coat of arms is quite specific. It shows a red background with a silver cross. Above the cross, there are two silver stars. Below the cross, there are green hills. This design represents the town's history and features.
People and Population in Suhr
Suhr has a population of over 9,000 people. As of 2008, about 30% of the people living in Suhr were from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Suhr has grown by about 19%.
Most people in Suhr speak German, which is about 84% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by about 4% of residents. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common language.
Age Groups in Suhr
In Suhr, the population is spread across different age groups:
- About 11% of the people are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Another 11% are teenagers aged 10 to 19 years old.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 make up about 58% of the population.
- People aged 60 and older make up about 19% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were many different types of homes in Suhr. About 491 homes had 1 or 2 people living in them. Most homes, about 1,971, had 3 or 4 people. About 1,077 homes had 5 or more people. On average, there were about 2.23 people living in each home.
Politics and Elections
In the 2007 Swiss federal election, the most popular political group in Suhr was the SVP. They received about 31% of the votes. The next most popular parties were the SP and the FDP.
Education Levels
Many adults in Suhr have completed a good level of education. About 68% of people aged 25-64 have finished either advanced high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 752 students in primary school in Suhr. There were also 269 students in secondary school and 214 students attending university-level schooling in the municipality.
Historical Population
The number of people living in Suhr has changed over the years:
- 1975: 7,433 people
- 1980: 7,096 people
- 1990: 7,751 people
- 2000: 8,259 people
Transportation in Suhr
Suhr is located very close to the A1 motorway. This is a major highway that connects St. Margrethen and Geneva, making it easy to travel to and from Suhr.
Important Heritage Sites
The Catholic parish church of the Holy Ghost in Suhr is a very important building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a culturally important place for the whole country.
Places to See in Suhr
One notable place in Suhr is Stadion Brugglifeld. This is a stadium used for different sports, but mostly for football (soccer) matches. It is the home stadium for the FC Aarau football team. The stadium can hold 9,249 people and was first used in 1924.
Economy of Suhr
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Suhr was about 3%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted to work could not find jobs.
Jobs in Suhr
Suhr has jobs in different parts of the economy:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming and natural resources. In 2005, about 65 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 1,002 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 3,102 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Suhr also work outside the town. In 2000, about 77% of residents worked in other places. However, many people also travel into Suhr for work. There were about 3,573 jobs available in Suhr itself.
Education in Suhr
There used to be a SIS Swiss International School in Suhr. However, this school closed in the summer of 2016.
Religion in Suhr
Based on a census from 2000, about 29% of the people in Suhr are Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 45%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A very small number of people, less than 1%, belong to the Christian Catholic faith.
Notable People from Suhr
Suhr has been home to some interesting people:
- Kurt Röthlisberger (born 1951): He was a famous football referee who supervised matches in the FIFA World Cup in 1990 and 1994.
- Petra Volpe (born 1970): She is a Swiss screenwriter and film director, known for her movies.
- Lunatica (formed 1998): This is a Swiss symphonic metal band that started in Suhr.
See also
In Spanish: Suhr para niños
