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Birr, Switzerland - Definition and Overview
Birr
Canton:Canton of Aargau
District:Brugg (district)
Coordinates:47.433 (47'26) N and 8.2 (8'12) E
Postal code:5242
Population:3773 (2003)
Area (km²) :5.05
Altitude (m):352
Mayor:Marianna Mattenberger
Website:http://www.birr.ch
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Birr is a municipality in the central Switzerland of the 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 connurbation. Birr is known as one of the places where the Swiss educator Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi established new standards in education.

Population history

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.

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