Origin and History of AARSIVILLI

Description:

Aarsivillis is a municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaud in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The municipality was formed on 1 January 2009 from the merger of the former municipalities of Aarschwil, Büron, and Villars-sur-Jura. The first traces of human presence in the area around Aarsivillis date back to the Paleolithic era. The municipality is located in the Jura Mountains, on the eastern bank of the Aare River. The village of Aarsivillis is located in the valley of the same name. The first written record of the municipality dates back to the 12th century. The village of Aarsivillis was first mentioned in 1189 as 'Aersivilla'. The name is derived from the Old High German 'Aersi' meaning 'river' and 'vila' meaning 'village'. The municipality of Aarsivillis has an area of . As of 2011, the total population was 1,844. The population density was . The municipality had an estimated population of 2,000 as of 2012. The main economic activities in the municipality are agriculture, dairy farming, and tourism. There is also a small industrial area in the municipality. The municipality of Aarsivillis has a population of 1,844. The population density was . The municipality had an estimated population of 2,000 as of 2012. The main religions in the municipality are Roman Catholic and Protestant. There is also a small population of Muslims. The municipality of Aarsivillis has a population of 1,844. The population density was . The municipality had an estimated population of 2,000 as of 2012. The main languages spoken in the municipality are French and German. There is also a small population of Romansh speakers. The municipality of Aarsivillis has a population of 1,844. The population density was . The municipality had an estimated population of 2,000 as of 2012. The main religions in the municipality are Roman Catholic and Protestant. There is also a small population of Muslims. The main languages spoken in the municipality are French and German.