Wallbach, Aargau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wallbach
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Wallbach village
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 Wallbach
Location in Switzerland
Wallbach
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Rheinfelden | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 288 m (945 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,999 | |
| • Density | 439.3/km2 (1,137.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4323
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| Surrounded by | Bad Säckingen (DE-BW), Möhlin, Mumpf, Wehr (DE-BW), Zeiningen | |
Wallbach is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Aargau. Wallbach is part of the Rheinfelden district.
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Wallbach: Land and Nature
Wallbach covers an area of about 4.51 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 43.2%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and areas for animals to graze.
Forests cover nearly 30% of Wallbach. These are thick, green forests. About 18% of the land has buildings and roads. This is where people live and move around. The rest of the area, about 8.9%, is made up of rivers. All the water in Wallbach is flowing water.
Wallbach's Special Symbol
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Wallbach's coat of arms is red. It shows a silver cross with three bars. Above the cross, there is a silver star. This design is unique to Wallbach.
Who Lives in Wallbach?
Wallbach has a population of about 1,642 people. Around 10% of the people living here are from other countries. Most people in Wallbach speak German. This is the main language. A smaller number of people speak Italian or French.
The town has people of all ages. There are many children and teenagers. There are also many adults and seniors. In 2000, most homes had 3 or 4 people living in them. There were also many homes with 5 or more people. Wallbach is a growing town. New homes are being built for families.
Important Old Buildings
Wallbach has some very old and important buildings. The Businger house is one of them. Another is called the Stelli. These buildings were part of old Roman defenses along the Rhine River. They are considered very important to Switzerland's history. The whole village of Wallbach is recognized for its historical value.
How People Work in Wallbach
Wallbach has different types of jobs. Some people work in farming. This is called the primary sector. Others work in factories or making things. This is the secondary sector. Many people also work in services, like shops or offices. This is the tertiary sector.
Many people who live in Wallbach travel to other towns for work. But some people also come into Wallbach to work. Most people use a private car to get to work. Some also use public transportation.
Beliefs in Wallbach
In Wallbach, many people are Roman Catholic. A good number of people also belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow the Christian Catholic faith.
Learning in Wallbach
Many adults in Wallbach have finished high school. Some have also gone on to college or university. This shows that education is important here.
Wallbach has a primary school. About 124 students attend primary school in the town. There is also a special library called the Schul-u. Dorfbibliothek Wallbach. This library has over 5,000 books and other things to read. It is open many days a year for students and everyone in the village.
See also
In Spanish: Wallbach (Argovia) para niños
