Zeihen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zeihen
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 Zeihen
Location in Switzerland
Zeihen
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Laufenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.88 km2 (2.66 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,170 | |
| • Density | 170.1/km2 (440.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5079
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| Surrounded by | Bözen, Densbüren, Effingen, Herznach, Hornussen, Linn, Schinznach-Dorf, Thalheim, Ueken | |
Zeihen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Aargau area of Switzerland. It is part of the Laufenburg district. Zeihen is a peaceful place with a mix of natural landscapes and homes.
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Exploring Zeihen's Geography
Zeihen covers an area of about 6.88 square kilometers (2.66 square miles). A large part of this land, about 50.9%, is used for farming. This means you'll see many fields and farms around the town.
Forests cover another big part of Zeihen, making up about 40.7% of the land. The rest of the area, about 8.6%, is where buildings and roads are located. There are also small rivers and streams flowing through the municipality.
Future Plans for Zeihen
Zeihen and some nearby towns are thinking about joining together. These towns are Bözen, Effingen, Elfingen, and Hornussen. If they merge, they will form a new, larger municipality.
Zeihen's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Zeihen has a special design. It features a green background. In the middle, there is a vertical band with black and gold squares, one after the other. On each side of this band, there is a golden ear of wheat. This design represents the town's history and its connection to farming.
People and Life in Zeihen
Zeihen has a population of about 909 people. Most people in Zeihen speak German. A smaller number of people speak Albanian or Serbo-Croatian.
Age Groups in Zeihen
The town has a good mix of different age groups. About 10.3% of the population are young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 17.0% of the population. Adults are spread across various age groups, with many people in their 40s and 50s. There are also older residents, with some people living to be 90 years old or more.
Homes in Zeihen
In Zeihen, there are many different types of homes. Most households have 3 or 4 people living together. There are also many homes with 5 or more people. In 2008, more than half of the homes were single-family houses.
Education in Zeihen
Education is important in Zeihen. About 76% of adults have completed high school or even gone on to higher education like university. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 73 students in primary school and 47 students in secondary school in the municipality.
Historic Sights in Zeihen
The village of Oberzeihen, which is part of Zeihen, is recognized as an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has special historical value and is protected.
Zeihen's Economy
In Zeihen, people work in different types of jobs. Many people work in farming, which is called the primary economic sector. There are also jobs in manufacturing and construction, known as the secondary sector. The tertiary sector includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Zeihen travel to other towns for work. However, some people also come into Zeihen to work. Most people use a private car to get to work, but some also use public transportation.
Religion in Zeihen
According to a census from 2000, most people in Zeihen are Roman Catholic. A smaller number of people belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Images for kids
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Zeihen
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Coat of arms of Zeihen
See also
In Spanish: Zeihen para niños
