Wil, Aargau facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wil
Former municipality of Switzerland
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Wil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Wil Location in Canton of Aargau Show map of Canton of Aargau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Aargau
District	Laufenburg
Area
• Total	7.71 km2 (2.98 sq mi)
Elevation	381 m (1,250 ft)
Population  (December 2006)
• Total	669
• Density	86.77/km2 (224.73/sq mi)
Postal code	5276
Surrounded by	Gansingen, Hottwil, Leibstadt, Leuggern, Mandach, Mettau, Oberhofen, Schwaderloch

Wil was a small town, or "municipality," in Switzerland. It was located in the Aargau region, which is like a state or canton in Switzerland. Wil was known for being in the north-east part of the Fricktal area, close to the border with Germany.

About Wil: A Swiss Village

Wil was a municipality (a type of town or village) in the Laufenburg district. This district is part of the canton (like a state) of Aargau in Switzerland. It was located in the north-east of the Fricktal region. This area is about 3 kilometers (less than 2 miles) from the German border.

On January 1, 2010, Wil joined with several other nearby towns. These towns were Hottwil, Etzgen, Mettau, and Oberhofen. They all merged to form a new, larger municipality called Mettauertal. So, Wil is no longer a separate town on its own.

Aerial view of Wil from 1958

Wil's Population Over Time

The population of Wil was 669 people in December 2006. Like many places, Wil's population changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there at different times in the table below.