Teufenthal
Encyclopedia
Teufenthal is a municipality
in the district of Kulm
in the canton
of Aargau
in Switzerland
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, in an easterly direction to the plateau of Dürrenäsch. It is bounded to the north by the foothills of the Surberg and to the south by the foothills of the High Rock. Only a small part of the village lies in the Wyna valley
, the river forms the western border.
Teufenthal has an area, , of 3.57 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi). Of this area, 1.4 square kilometre (0.540543022029549 sq mi) or 39.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 1.54 square kilometre (0.594597324232504 sq mi) or 43.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.61 square kilometre (0.235522316741446 sq mi) or 17.1% is settled (buildings or roads).
Of the built up area, industrial buildings made up 1.4% of the total area while housing and buildings made up 10.9% and transportation infrastructure made up 3.1%. while parks, green belts and sports fields made up 1.4%. 42.0% of the total land area is heavily forested and 1.1% is covered with orchards or small clusters of trees. Of the agricultural land, 14.8% is used for growing crops and 22.7% is pastures, while 1.7% is used for orchards or vine crops.
The highest point is 630 metres (2,066.9 ft) on the Bampf (an offshoot of the Surberg), the lowest point is 438 metres (1,437 ft) at the Wyna.
Neighboring municipalities are Gränichen in the north, Seon in the northeast, Dürrenäsch Unterkulm in the east and south.
of the municipal coat of arms
is Or on a Pile inverted issuant from chief Azure a Mullet of Five and Crescent of the first.
The age distribution, , in Teufenthal is; 154 children or 9.4% of the population are between 0 and 9 years old and 213 teenagers or 13.0% are between 10 and 19. Of the adult population, 229 people or 13.9% of the population are between 20 and 29 years old. 192 people or 11.7% are between 30 and 39, 279 people or 17.0% are between 40 and 49, and 229 people or 13.9% are between 50 and 59. The senior population distribution is 158 people or 9.6% of the population are between 60 and 69 years old, 121 people or 7.4% are between 70 and 79, there are 61 people or 3.7% who are between 80 and 89,and there are 8 people or 0.5% who are 90 and older.
the average number of residents per living room was 0.57 which is about equal to the cantonal average of 0.57 per room. In this case, a room is defined as space of a housing unit of at least 4 m² (43.1 sq ft) as normal bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, kitchens and habitable cellars and attics. About 55.9% of the total households were owner occupied, or in other words did not pay rent (though they may have a mortgage
or a rent-to-own agreement).
, there were 63 homes with 1 or 2 persons in the household, 313 homes with 3 or 4 persons in the household, and 264 homes with 5 or more persons in the household. The average number of people per household was 2.45 individuals. , there were 647 private households (homes and apartments) in the municipality, and an average of 2.5 persons per household. there were 337 single family homes (or 46.0% of the total) out of a total of 733 homes and apartments. There were a total of 4 empty apartments for a 0.5% vacancy rate. , the construction rate of new housing units was 5.7 new units per 1000 residents.
In the 2007 federal election
the most popular party was the SVP
which received 45.4% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SP
(18.6%), the FDP
(12.7%) and the Green Party
(6.6%).
The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Teufenthal about 67.1% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either university or a Fachhochschule
). Of the school age population , there are 112 students attending primary school, there are 54 students attending secondary school in the municipality.
The historical population is given in the following table:
there were 845 workers who lived in the municipality. Of these, 623 or about 73.7% of the residents worked outside Teufenthal while 339 people commuted into the municipality for work. There were a total of 561 jobs (of at least 6 hours per week) in the municipality. Of the working population, 17.1% used public transportation to get to work, and 48.8% used a private car.
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Municipalities of Switzerland
Communes , also known as municipalities, are the smallest government division in Switzerland, numbering 2,596 . While many have a population of a few hundred citizens, the largest cities such as Zürich or Geneva also have the legal status of municipalities...
in the district of Kulm
Kulm (district)
Kulm District is a district in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It is located west of Lake Hallwil and covers parts of the Wyna and Suhre valleys. The principal town is Unterkulm; the largest municipality is Reinach. The district contains 17 municipalities, is 101.35 km² in area and has a...
in the canton
Cantons of Switzerland
The 26 cantons of Switzerland are the member states of the federal state of Switzerland. Each canton was a fully sovereign state with its own borders, army and currency from the Treaty of Westphalia until the establishment of the Swiss federal state in 1848...
of Aargau
Aargau
Aargau is one of the more northerly cantons of Switzerland. It comprises the lower course of the river Aare, which is why the canton is called Aar-gau .-History:...
in Switzerland
Switzerland
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.
Geography
The street lies in the lower part of a tight, three-kilometer long side of WynaWYNA
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, in an easterly direction to the plateau of Dürrenäsch. It is bounded to the north by the foothills of the Surberg and to the south by the foothills of the High Rock. Only a small part of the village lies in the Wyna valley
Wynental
The Wynental is the Wyna River valley mostly in Canton Aargau, but also Canton Lucerne, Switzerland. Municipalities found in the Wynental include Beinwil am See, Beromünster, Burg, Gontenschwil, Leimbach, Menziken, Neudorf, Oberkulm, Pfeffikon, Reinach, Teufenthal, Unterkulm, and Zetzwil.The...
, the river forms the western border.
Teufenthal has an area, , of 3.57 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi). Of this area, 1.4 square kilometre (0.540543022029549 sq mi) or 39.2% is used for agricultural purposes, while 1.54 square kilometre (0.594597324232504 sq mi) or 43.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.61 square kilometre (0.235522316741446 sq mi) or 17.1% is settled (buildings or roads).
Of the built up area, industrial buildings made up 1.4% of the total area while housing and buildings made up 10.9% and transportation infrastructure made up 3.1%. while parks, green belts and sports fields made up 1.4%. 42.0% of the total land area is heavily forested and 1.1% is covered with orchards or small clusters of trees. Of the agricultural land, 14.8% is used for growing crops and 22.7% is pastures, while 1.7% is used for orchards or vine crops.
The highest point is 630 metres (2,066.9 ft) on the Bampf (an offshoot of the Surberg), the lowest point is 438 metres (1,437 ft) at the Wyna.
Neighboring municipalities are Gränichen in the north, Seon in the northeast, Dürrenäsch Unterkulm in the east and south.
Coat of arms
The blazonBlazon
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of the municipal coat of arms
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
is Or on a Pile inverted issuant from chief Azure a Mullet of Five and Crescent of the first.
Demographics
Teufenthal has a population of , 23.1% of the population are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years (1997–2007) the population has changed at a rate of -3.3%. Most of the population speaks German (85.7%), with Serbo-Croatian being second most common ( 6.8%) and Italian being third ( 2.6%).The age distribution, , in Teufenthal is; 154 children or 9.4% of the population are between 0 and 9 years old and 213 teenagers or 13.0% are between 10 and 19. Of the adult population, 229 people or 13.9% of the population are between 20 and 29 years old. 192 people or 11.7% are between 30 and 39, 279 people or 17.0% are between 40 and 49, and 229 people or 13.9% are between 50 and 59. The senior population distribution is 158 people or 9.6% of the population are between 60 and 69 years old, 121 people or 7.4% are between 70 and 79, there are 61 people or 3.7% who are between 80 and 89,and there are 8 people or 0.5% who are 90 and older.
the average number of residents per living room was 0.57 which is about equal to the cantonal average of 0.57 per room. In this case, a room is defined as space of a housing unit of at least 4 m² (43.1 sq ft) as normal bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, kitchens and habitable cellars and attics. About 55.9% of the total households were owner occupied, or in other words did not pay rent (though they may have a mortgage
Mortgage loan
A mortgage loan is a loan secured by real property through the use of a mortgage note which evidences the existence of the loan and the encumbrance of that realty through the granting of a mortgage which secures the loan...
or a rent-to-own agreement).
, there were 63 homes with 1 or 2 persons in the household, 313 homes with 3 or 4 persons in the household, and 264 homes with 5 or more persons in the household. The average number of people per household was 2.45 individuals. , there were 647 private households (homes and apartments) in the municipality, and an average of 2.5 persons per household. there were 337 single family homes (or 46.0% of the total) out of a total of 733 homes and apartments. There were a total of 4 empty apartments for a 0.5% vacancy rate. , the construction rate of new housing units was 5.7 new units per 1000 residents.
In the 2007 federal election
Swiss federal election, 2007
Elections to the Swiss Federal Assembly, the federal parliament of Switzerland, were held on Sunday, 21 October 2007. In a few cantons, a second round of the elections to the Council of States was held on 11 November, 18 November, and 25 November 2007...
the most popular party was the SVP
Swiss People's Party
The Swiss People's Party , also known as the Democratic Union of the Centre , is a conservative political party in Switzerland. Chaired by Toni Brunner, but spearheaded by Christoph Blocher, the party is the largest party in the Federal Assembly, with 58 members of the National Council and 6 of...
which received 45.4% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SP
Social Democratic Party of Switzerland
The Social Democratic Party of Switzerland is the largest centre-left political party in Switzerland....
(18.6%), the FDP
Free Democratic Party of Switzerland
The Free Democratic Party was a classical liberal political party in Switzerland. It was one of the major parties in Switzerland until its merger with the smaller classical liberal Liberal Party, to form FDP.The Liberals on 1 January 2009....
(12.7%) and the Green Party
Green Party of Switzerland
The Green Party of Switzerland is the fifth-largest party in the National Council of Switzerland, and the largest party that is not represented on the Federal Council.-History:...
(6.6%).
The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Teufenthal about 67.1% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either university or a Fachhochschule
Fachhochschule
A Fachhochschule or University of Applied Sciences is a German type of tertiary education institution, sometimes specialized in certain topical areas . Fachhochschulen were founded in Germany and later adopted by Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Greece...
). Of the school age population , there are 112 students attending primary school, there are 54 students attending secondary school in the municipality.
The historical population is given in the following table:
| year | population |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 1,535 |
| 1980 | 1,590 |
| 1990 | 1,623 |
| 2000 | 1,618 |
Economy
, Teufenthal had an unemployment rate of 2.51%. , there were 33 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 12 businesses involved in this sector. 300 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 20 businesses in this sector. 158 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 38 businesses in this sector.there were 845 workers who lived in the municipality. Of these, 623 or about 73.7% of the residents worked outside Teufenthal while 339 people commuted into the municipality for work. There were a total of 561 jobs (of at least 6 hours per week) in the municipality. Of the working population, 17.1% used public transportation to get to work, and 48.8% used a private car.
Religion
From the , 377 or 23.6% were Roman Catholic, while 875 or 54.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed ChurchSwiss Reformed Church
The Reformed branch of Protestantism in Switzerland was started in Zürich by Huldrych Zwingli and spread within a few years to Basel , Bern , St...
.