Wislikofen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wislikofen
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Wislikofen village
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 Wislikofen
Location in Switzerland
Wislikofen
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Zurzach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 394 m (1,293 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2005)
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| • Total | 336 | |
| • Density | 89.60/km2 (232.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5463
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| Surrounded by | Böbikon, Fisibach, Lengnau, Mellikon, Rümikon, Schneisingen, Siglistorf | |
Wislikofen is a small village that used to be its own town (called a municipality) in the Zurzach area of Aargau canton in Switzerland. On January 1, 2022, Wislikofen joined with several other towns like Bad Zurzach and Rümikon to form a bigger new municipality called Zurzach.
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Exploring Wislikofen's Land
Wislikofen covers about 3.75 square kilometers (about 1.45 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half, is used for farming. This means there are fields for crops and areas for animals to graze.
About 35% of the land is covered by forests. These forests are important for nature and offer places to explore. The rest of the land, about 10%, has buildings and roads.
Wislikofen's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Wislikofen's coat of arms shows a silver lion standing up on a green hill. The background color is blue. This design represents the history and spirit of the village.
Who Lives in Wislikofen?
As of 2008, Wislikofen had a population of about 328 people. Most people in Wislikofen speak German, which is the main language. A small number of people also speak English or Italian.
The population is split almost evenly between men and women. About 11% of the people are young children (0-9 years old), and another 10% are teenagers (10-19 years old). Most of the adults are between 20 and 59 years old. There are also many older adults, including some who are over 90 years old.
In 2000, there were 113 homes in Wislikofen. On average, about 2.9 people lived in each home. Many homes had 3 or more people living together.
In the 2007 national election, the most popular political group was the SVP. They received about a third of the votes. Other popular groups included the CVP and the Green Party.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1975 | 280 | — |
| 1980 | 290 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 386 | +33.1% |
| 2000 | 346 | −10.4% |
Wislikofen's Economy
In 2005, many people in Wislikofen worked in different areas:
- Primary sector: About 54 people worked in farming and related jobs. This includes things like growing crops or raising animals.
- Secondary sector: About 31 people worked in manufacturing or construction. This means making things or building structures.
- Tertiary sector: About 60 people worked in services. This includes jobs like teaching, working in shops, or providing healthcare.
Many people who live in Wislikofen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 68% of the residents worked outside the village. However, some people also came into Wislikofen to work. Most people used private cars to get to their jobs.
Religion in Wislikofen
Based on information from 2000, most people in Wislikofen are Roman Catholic. About 65% of the population belongs to this faith. Another 20% are part of the Swiss Reformed Church.
Education in Wislikofen
Education is important in Wislikofen. About 70% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished either high school or gone on to higher education, like university. In the 2008-2009 school year, there were 39 students attending primary school right in Wislikofen.
See also
In Spanish: Wislikofen para niños
