Zofingen

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Zofingen is a city in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Zofingen district. The town is walled and has an old monastic site. It began as a Celtic settlement, later had a Roman manor, and then became an Alemanni parish. Zofingen was founded in 1201 by the Frohburg family. The first written record is from 1231. Over the centuries it passed to the Habsburgs and was conquered by Bern in 1415. Bern introduced the Reformation in 1528. Since 1803 Zofingen has been part of Aargau, and the nearby town of Mühlethal joined in 2002.

Geography and land: Zofingen covers about 11 square kilometers. Much of the land is forest, with farmland and built areas. Rivers flow through the area.

Population and language: About 12,100 people live in Zofingen. Around 16% are foreign nationals, and most people speak German.

Heritage and sights: The town has several national heritage sites, including a Roman-era mosaic farm house, an old armory, a quarantine house, a school, a museum and the city library. The whole town is listed as part of the Swiss Heritage Sites.

Economy: Zofingen is home to large companies such as Ringier AG, Siegfried Ltd and Muller Martini. It is a regional center with many jobs, and many residents commute to work in or around the town.

Education and culture: Most adults have completed upper secondary education or higher. The city has two libraries with many books and media. Zofingen hosts the World Championships Duathlon Long Distance. The local football club is SC Zofingen.