Birr, Switzerland
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| Population | 3,840 (2006) | |||||||||
| - Density | 760 /km² (1,969 /sq.mi.) | |||||||||
| Area | 5.05 km² (1.9 sq mi) | |||||||||
| Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) | |||||||||
| Postal code | 5242 | |||||||||
| Mayor | Markus Büttikofer | |||||||||
| Surrounded by (view map) |
Birrhard, Brunegg, Lupfig, Möriken-Wildegg | |||||||||
| Website | www.birr.ch | |||||||||
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Birr is a municipality in the Swiss canton of canton of Aargau and the capital of both the canton and Brugg (district). The village lies halfway between Lenzburg and Brugg. Birr has grown with its neighbour Lupfig into a conurbation.
Birr is known as one of the places where the Swiss educator Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi established new standards in education. His gravesite in Birr is listed as a heritage site of national significance.[1]
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[edit] Population history
[edit] Economy
Birr's economy is dependent mainly on industry: among other businesses, ABB and Alstom can be found here. The regional airfield Birrfeld (Sport flying) with its restaurant and playarea is a popular destination.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Birr in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
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