Wölflinswil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wölflinswil
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 Wölflinswil
Location in Switzerland
Wölflinswil
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Laufenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.51 km2 (3.67 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,033 | |
| • Density | 108.62/km2 (281.33/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5063
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| Surrounded by | Densbüren, Gipf-Oberfrick, Herznach, Kienberg (SO), Oberhof, Wittnau | |
Wölflinswil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It's part of the Laufenburg district.
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Exploring Wölflinswil's Land
Wölflinswil covers an area of about 9.51 square kilometers (about 3.67 square miles). A big part of this land, about 62.3%, is used for farming. This includes fields for growing crops and areas for animals to graze.
Another large part, about 31%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for nature and provide homes for many animals. The remaining land, about 6.4%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.1%, includes rivers and streams.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Wölflinswil is its coat of arms. It shows a red wolf walking and looking back, on a golden background. This design is a type of "canting" symbol. This means the picture on the coat of arms sounds like the name of the place. In this case, "Wolf" in the name Wölflinswil is shown as a wolf on the shield.
Who Lives in Wölflinswil?
Wölflinswil has a population of about 851 people (as of December 2006). A small part of the population, about 5%, are people from other countries. Most people in Wölflinswil speak German, which is about 96.2% of the population. Albanian is the second most common language.
The town has a good mix of ages. About 12.7% of the people are children under 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 12.1% of the population. There are also many adults and seniors living in Wölflinswil.
In 2000, there were 294 homes in Wölflinswil. On average, about 2.7 people lived in each home. Many homes are single-family houses.
Education in Wölflinswil
Wölflinswil has its own kindergarten and a primary school for younger students. For older students, there are other schools nearby. Students can go to Sekundarschule and Realschule in Gipf-Oberfrick. The Bezirksschule is in Frick. If students want to go to a higher-level school before university, the nearest Kantonsschule is in Aarau.
Historical Population Changes
The number of people living in Wölflinswil has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown or shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1975 | 739 | — |
| 1980 | 753 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 739 | −1.9% |
| 2000 | 810 | +9.6% |
What to See in Wölflinswil
The village of Wölflinswil is recognized as an important heritage site in Switzerland. This means it has special buildings or areas that are historically or culturally important. One interesting sight is the old mill, which was built way back in 1674.
Wölflinswil also has one Catholic Church.
How People Work in Wölflinswil
In Wölflinswil, people work in different types of jobs.
- The primary economic sector involves jobs related to nature, like farming. About 110 people work in this area.
- The secondary sector includes jobs like manufacturing or building things. About 57 people work in this sector.
- The tertiary sector is about services, like shops, offices, or schools. About 104 people work in service jobs.
Many people who live in Wölflinswil travel to other towns for work. About 67.8% of the people who live here work outside the municipality. Some people also come into Wölflinswil to work. To get to work, about 14.2% of people use public transportation, and 45% use their own car.
See also
In Spanish: Wölflinswil para niños
