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'''Zofingen District''' is a district in the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Aargau]]. It is located in the southwest corner of the [[Cantons of Switzerland|Canton]]. The seat is [[Zofingen]]. The largest municipality in population is [[Oftringen]], the smallest is [[Wiliberg]]. It has a population of {{Swiss populations|CH-AG|B1910}} (as of {{Swiss populations date|CH-AG}}).{{Swiss populations ref|CH-AG}} |
'''Zofingen District''' is a district in the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Aargau]]. It is located in the southwest corner of the [[Cantons of Switzerland|Canton]]. The seat is [[Zofingen]]. The largest municipality in population is [[Oftringen]], the smallest is [[Wiliberg]]. It has a population of {{Swiss populations|CH-AG|B1910}} (as of {{Swiss populations date|CH-AG}}).{{Swiss populations ref|CH-AG}} |
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==Geography== |
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Bezirk Zofingen has an area, {{as of|2009|lc=on}}, of {{km2 to mi2|141.97}}. Of this area, {{km2 to mi2|55.93|abbr=yes}} or 39.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while {{km2 to mi2|61.82|abbr=yes}} or 43.5% is forested. Of the rest of the land, {{km2 to mi2|23.43|abbr=yes}} or 16.5% is settled (buildings or roads).<ref name=zahlen/> |
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==Demographics== |
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Zofingen district has a population ({{as of|{{Swiss populations YM|CH-AG}}|lc=on}}) of {{Swiss populations|CH-AG|B1910}}.{{Swiss populations ref|CH-AG}} {{as of|2009|June}}, 20.4% of the population are foreign nationals.<ref name=AG_pop>[http://www.ag.ch/staag/ Statistical Department of Canton Aargau -Bereich 01 -Bevölkerung] {{de icon}} accessed 20 January 2010</ref> |
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==Economy== |
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{{as of|2000|alt=In 2000}} there were 30,570 workers who lived in the district. Of these, 21,580 or about 70.6% of the residents worked outside the Zofingen district while 16,514 people commuted into the district for work. There were a total of 25,504 jobs (of at least 6 hours per week) in the district.<ref>[http://www.ag.ch/staag/ Statistical Department of Canton Aargau-Bereich 11 Verkehr und Nachrichtenwesen] {{de icon}} accessed 21 January 2010</ref> |
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==Religion== |
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From the {{as of|2000|alt=2000 census}}, 15,245 or 26.2% were [[Roman Catholic]], while 31,061 or 53.3% belonged to the [[Swiss Reformed Church]]. Of the rest of the population, there were 130 individuals (or about 0.22% of the population) who belonged to the [[Christian Catholic Church of Switzerland|Christian Catholic]] faith.<ref name=zahlen>[http://www.ag.ch/staag/ Statistical Department of Canton Aargau - Aargauer Zahlen 2009] {{de icon}} accessed 20 January 2010</ref> |
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==Education== |
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The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. Of the school age population ({{as of|2009|alt=in the 2008/2009 school year}}), there are 4,351 students attending [[Education in Switzerland#Primary|primary school]], there are 1,689 students attending [[Education in Switzerland#Secondary|secondary school]], there are 1,062 students attending [[Education in Switzerland#Tertiary|tertiary or university level schooling]], and there are 9 students who are seeking a job after school in the municipality.<ref name=zahlen/> |
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==Municipalities== |
==Municipalities== |
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Revision as of 00:27, 19 May 2010
Zofingen District
Bezirk Zofingen | |
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District | |
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Aargau |
| Capital | Zofingen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 142.01 km2 (54.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 73,843 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 18 |
Zofingen District is a district in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It is located in the southwest corner of the Canton. The seat is Zofingen. The largest municipality in population is Oftringen, the smallest is Wiliberg. It has a population of 73,843 (as of 31 December 2020).[1]
Geography
Bezirk Zofingen has an area, as of 2009[update], of Template:Km2 to mi2. Of this area, Template:Km2 to mi2 or 39.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while Template:Km2 to mi2 or 43.5% is forested. Of the rest of the land, Template:Km2 to mi2 or 16.5% is settled (buildings or roads).[2]
Demographics
Zofingen district has a population (as of December 2020[update]) of 73,843.[1] As of June 2009[update], 20.4% of the population are foreign nationals.[3]
Economy
In 2000[update] there were 30,570 workers who lived in the district. Of these, 21,580 or about 70.6% of the residents worked outside the Zofingen district while 16,514 people commuted into the district for work. There were a total of 25,504 jobs (of at least 6 hours per week) in the district.[4]
Religion
From the 2000 census[update], 15,245 or 26.2% were Roman Catholic, while 31,061 or 53.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Of the rest of the population, there were 130 individuals (or about 0.22% of the population) who belonged to the Christian Catholic faith.[2]
Education
The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. Of the school age population (in the 2008/2009 school year[update]), there are 4,351 students attending primary school, there are 1,689 students attending secondary school, there are 1,062 students attending tertiary or university level schooling, and there are 9 students who are seeking a job after school in the municipality.[2]
Municipalities
| Coat of arms | Municipality | Population (31 December 2020)[1] |
Area, km²[5] |
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Aarburg | 8,577 | 4.42 |
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Attelwil | 302 | 2.22 |
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Bottenwil | 823 | 5.1 |
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Brittnau | 3,968 | 13.69 |
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Kirchleerau | 898 | 4.36 |
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Kölliken | 4,559 | 8.89 |
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Moosleerau | 915 | 3.81 |
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Murgenthal | 2,959 | 18.65 |
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Oftringen | 14,455 | 12.85 |
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Reitnau | 1,519 | 5.81 |
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Rothrist | 9,290 | 11.84 |
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Safenwil | 4,107 | 5.99 |
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Staffelbach | 1,309 | 8.94 |
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Strengelbach | 4,859 | 6.01 |
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Uerkheim | 1,342 | 7.1 |
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Vordemwald | 1,992 | 10.13 |
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Wiliberg | 167 | 1.17 |
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Zofingen | 12,104 | 11.09 |
References
- ^ a b c "Ständige und nichtständige Wohnbevölkerung nach institutionellen Gliederungen, Geburtsort und Staatsangehörigkeit". bfs.admin.ch (in German). Swiss Federal Statistical Office - STAT-TAB. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ a b c Statistical Department of Canton Aargau - Aargauer Zahlen 2009 Template:De icon accessed 20 January 2010
- ^ Statistical Department of Canton Aargau -Bereich 01 -Bevölkerung Template:De icon accessed 20 January 2010
- ^ Statistical Department of Canton Aargau-Bereich 11 Verkehr und Nachrichtenwesen Template:De icon accessed 21 January 2010
- ^ Swiss Federal Statistical Office-Land Use Statistics 2009 data Template:De icon accessed 25 March 2010
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