Zeiningen facts for kids
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 Zeiningen
Location in Switzerland
Zeiningen
Location in Canton of Aargau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Aargau | |
| District | Rheinfelden | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.37 km2 (4.39 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 342 m (1,122 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,400 | |
| • Density | 211/km2 (547/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4314
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| Surrounded by | Buus (BL), Maisprach (BL), Möhlin, Mumpf, Wallbach, Zuzgen | |
Zeiningen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Aargau region, known as a canton, and is found in the Rheinfelden district.
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Exploring Zeiningen's Geography
Zeiningen covers an area of about 11.37 square kilometers (4.39 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming, about 43.9%. Forests cover almost an equal amount, 44.2% of the area.
The remaining land is where buildings and roads are located, making up 11.9%. A very small part, 0.1%, is land that cannot be used for anything.
- About 4.1% of the town's area has houses and other buildings.
- Roads and other transport areas make up 5.5%.
- Power and water systems, plus other special areas, use 1.4% of the land.
In the forested areas, 42.5% is dense forest. Another 1.7% has fruit trees or small groups of trees. For farming, 26.7% of the land grows crops. Pastures for animals cover 13.2%, and 4.0% is used for fruit trees or vineyards.
There is a small lake in Zeiningen called Ägelsee. It is also a special nature preserve.
Zeiningen's Coat of Arms
The official coat of arms for Zeiningen has a special design. It shows a green grape vine with blue grapes. This vine grows from green hills. The background color is gold.
Who Lives in Zeiningen?
Zeiningen has a population of about 2,102 people. As of June 2009, about 10.6% of the people living here are from other countries. Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the number of people living in Zeiningen grew by 23.5%.
Most people in Zeiningen speak German, about 94.3%. The second most common language is Albanian (1.5%), followed by Italian (1.1%).
Age Groups in Zeiningen
Here's a look at the different age groups in Zeiningen as of 2008:
- Children aged 0-9: 234 people (10.6%)
- Teenagers aged 10-19: 251 people (11.4%)
- Young adults aged 20-29: 244 people (11.1%)
- Adults aged 30-39: 308 people (14.0%)
- Adults aged 40-49: 391 people (17.8%)
- Adults aged 50-59: 329 people (15.0%)
- Seniors aged 60-69: 245 people (11.1%)
- Seniors aged 70-79: 126 people (5.7%)
- Seniors aged 80-89: 61 people (2.8%)
- People aged 90 and older: 10 people (0.5%)
Homes in Zeiningen
In 2000, there were 731 homes and apartments in Zeiningen. On average, about 2.4 people lived in each home.
- 67 homes had 1 or 2 people.
- 317 homes had 3 or 4 people.
- 329 homes had 5 or more people.
In 2008, 48.8% of all homes were single-family houses. Only 1.0% of apartments were empty. In 2007, new homes were being built at a rate of 4.2 new homes for every 1000 residents.
Voting in Zeiningen
In the 2007 national election, the SVP was the most popular party. They received 30.3% of the votes. Other popular parties included the CVP (19.07%), the SP (17.61%), and the FDP (13.68%). About 41.5% of eligible voters cast their votes.
Historical Population Growth
The number of people living in Zeiningen has changed over time:
- 1975: 1,275 people
- 1980: 1,367 people
- 1990: 1,639 people
- 2000: 1,828 people
Important Historical Sites
The Möhliner field in Zeiningen is a very important historical place. It holds many items from prehistoric times. This site is recognized as a Swiss heritage site of national importance.
Zeiningen's Economy
In 2007, Zeiningen had a low unemployment rate of 2.3%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
- Primary Sector: In 2005, 81 people worked in farming, forestry, or fishing. There were about 30 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: 77 people worked in manufacturing or construction. There were 16 businesses in this area.
- Tertiary Sector: 264 people worked in services, like shops, schools, or healthcare. There were 60 businesses in this area.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, 953 people who lived in Zeiningen had jobs.
- About 77.8% of these residents worked outside of Zeiningen.
- 165 people traveled into Zeiningen for work.
- There were 377 jobs available in the town (for at least 6 hours per week).
- 15.8% of workers used public transport to get to work.
- 57% used a private car.
Religion in Zeiningen
According to the 2000 census:
- 975 people (54.3%) were Roman Catholic.
- 417 people (23.2%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- 61 people (3.39%) were part of the Christian Catholic faith.
Education in Zeiningen
Many adults in Zeiningen have a good education. About 80.3% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Schools in Zeiningen
In the 2008/2009 school year:
- 177 students attended primary school.
- 68 students attended secondary school in the municipality.
Local Library
Zeiningen has its own public library, called Gemeindebibliothek Zeiningen. In 2008, the library had 11,941 books and other media. They loaned out 21,464 items that year. The library was open for 130 days, averaging 6 hours per week.
See also
In Spanish: Zeiningen para niños
