Birr, Switzerland

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Coordinates: 47°26′N, 8°12′E

Birr
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Birr
Canton Aargau
District Brugg
47°26′N, 8°12′E
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

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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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.

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