Unterentfelden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Unterentfelden
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Unterentfelden Town Hall
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 Unterentfelden
Location in Switzerland
Unterentfelden
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Aarau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.88 km2 (1.11 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 417 m (1,368 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,382 | |
| • Density | 1,521.5/km2 (3,941/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5035
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| Surrounded by | Aarau, Eppenberg-Wöschnau (SO), Oberentfelden, Schönenwerd (SO), Suhr | |
Unterentfelden is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Aarau area of the Canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is a friendly place with a mix of natural beauty and modern life.
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Geography of Unterentfelden
Unterentfelden covers an area of about 2.9 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). A good part of this land, about 32.2%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 30.4% of the area. The rest of the land, about 37%, is built up with buildings and roads. Only a tiny bit, 0.3%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Coat of Arms
The town's coat of arms has a special design. It shows a brown duck standing on a green hill. Above the duck, there are three red stars in a row. This unique symbol represents the town.
People and Population
Unterentfelden has a population of 4,382 people (as of 31 December 2020). About 21.5% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the town's population has grown by 16.4%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Unterentfelden speak German, about 88.2% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 4.0% of the people. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common, spoken by 1.9%.
Age Groups in Town
The population of Unterentfelden includes people of all ages.
- About 9.8% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Teenagers aged 10 to 19 make up 10.3% of the population.
- Young adults aged 20 to 29 are 12.7% of the population.
- People aged 30 to 39 are 13.6% of the population.
- Adults aged 40 to 49 make up 16.4% of the population.
- People aged 50 to 59 are 11.9% of the population.
- Seniors aged 60 to 69 are 11.3% of the population.
- People aged 70 to 79 are 8.2% of the population.
- Those aged 80 to 89 are 4.9% of the population.
- A small group, 0.7%, are 90 years old or older.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 145 homes with just one or two people living in them. There were 681 homes with three or four people. Also, 534 homes had five or more people. On average, each home had about 2.28 people. In 2008, 685 homes were single-family houses. This was about 38.2% of all homes and apartments in the town.
Political Choices
In the 2007 federal election, the most popular political group was the SVP. They received 36.4% of all the votes. Other popular groups included the FDP (16.7%), the SP (16.6%), and the CVP (8.8%).
Historical Population Data
The number of people living in Unterentfelden has changed over time.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1975 | 3,156 | — |
| 1980 | 3,125 | −1.0% |
| 1990 | 3,341 | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 3,217 | −3.7% |
Education in Unterentfelden
Many adults in Unterentfelden have a good education. About 75.4% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to college. In the 2008/2009 school year, 314 students attended primary school. Another 60 students went to secondary school in the town. There is also a special college here called the Bauschule, which teaches about construction management.
Economy and Jobs
Unterentfelden has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2007, the unemployment rate was 1.77%.
Types of Jobs
The town has different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2005, 12 people worked in this area, with 5 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. There were 576 people working in this sector, with 37 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services like shops, offices, and healthcare. This is the largest sector, with 1,086 people working in 112 businesses.
Commuting for Work
In 2000, 1,583 people lived in Unterentfelden and worked. Most of them, about 81.7%, worked outside the town. However, 1,160 people came into Unterentfelden for work. This means the town had 1,449 jobs available that year.
Religion
Based on the 2000 census, many people in Unterentfelden belong to different Christian faiths. About 29.3% are Roman Catholic. A larger group, 51.6%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people, about 0.25%, are part of the Christian Catholic faith.
See also
In Spanish: Unterentfelden para niños
