Ueken facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ueken
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 Ueken
Location in Switzerland
Ueken
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Laufenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.10 km2 (1.97 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 399 m (1,309 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2006)
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| • Total | 826 | |
| • Density | 161.96/km2 (419.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5028
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| Surrounded by | Frick, Gipf-Oberfrick, Herznach, Hornussen, Zeihen | |
Ueken was once a town, or municipality, in the Laufenburg area of Aargau canton in Switzerland. On January 1, 2023, Ueken joined with Herznach to form a new town called Herznach-Ueken.
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Discovering Ueken's Past
In 2015, a farmer in Ueken found something amazing in his garden. He discovered many old coins from the time of the Roman Empire! The farmer quickly told the local experts who study old things.
Archaeologists, who are like history detectives, came to dig. They found a total of 4,166 coins! One archaeologist said it was a "very special discovery." The coins were made between 274 CE and 294 CE. This was during the rule of Roman emperors Aurelian and Maximian. Experts think the coins might have belonged to a trader or a rich landowner. You can see these coins at the Vindonissa Museum in Brugg, Aargau.
Ueken's Location and Land
Ueken covers an area of about 5.1 square kilometers (2 square miles). A big part of this land, about half, is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there.
Another large part, almost 40%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land has buildings and roads. A very small part is made up of rivers and streams. Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Ueken has a special design. It shows a black "St. Catherine's Wheel" on a gold background. A coat of arms is like a symbol or emblem for a town.
Who Lives in Ueken?
Ueken has a population of about 826 people. A small part of the people living there are from other countries. Most people in Ueken speak German. A few also speak English or Albanian.
The town has people of all ages. There are many children and teenagers. There are also many adults and older people. Most homes in Ueken have three or four people living in them.
Many people who live in Ueken work outside the town. They travel to other places for their jobs. Some people use public transportation to get to work. But most people use a private car.
Over the years, the number of people living in Ueken has grown. For example, in 1975, there were 369 people. By 2000, this number had grown to 693.
How People Make a Living
Ueken has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people work in farming. This is called the primary economic sector.
Some people work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like making things in factories. Others work in the tertiary sector. This involves jobs that provide services, like working in shops or offices.
Education in Ueken
Many adults in Ueken have finished high school. Some have even gone on to higher education, like university. In the town, there are about 102 students attending primary school.
Religious Beliefs
In Ueken, many people are Roman Catholic. A good number also belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small group of people are part of the Christian Catholic faith.
