Aetigkofen facts for kids
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Aetigkofen
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 Aetigkofen
Location in Switzerland
Aetigkofen
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Bucheggberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.05 km2 (0.79 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,000 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 177 | |
| • Density | 86.3/km2 (223.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4583
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| Surrounded by | Lüterswil-Gächliwil, Mühledorf, Oberramsern, Unterramsern | |
Aetigkofen was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Bucheggberg district, in the canton of Solothurn. On January 1, 2014, Aetigkofen joined with several other nearby towns. They all became part of a new, larger municipality called Buchegg.
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What is Aetigkofen's History?
Aetigkofen is a very old place. It was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 1034. Back then, its name was Etikhouen.
Where is Aetigkofen Located?
Before it merged, Aetigkofen covered an area of about 2.0 square kilometers (0.77 square miles). A big part of this land, about 57%, was used for farming. Forests covered about 35% of the area. The remaining 6.8% was where buildings and roads were located.
Most of the forest land was covered with thick trees. For farming, people grew crops on 44.4% of the land. Another 10.7% was used for pastures where animals could graze. A small part, 2.0%, was used for growing fruits or grapes.
Aetigkofen is in the Bucheggberg district. It sits in the upper Mühle valley, at the eastern base of the Schöniberg mountain. The main part of Aetigkofen was a haufendorf village. This means it was an unplanned village with houses built close together around a central area. There were also a couple of farmhouses nearby, called Mettlen and Chutzenhof.
What Does Aetigkofen's Coat of Arms Look Like?
The coat of arms for Aetigkofen has a special design. It shows a green fir tree with a red trunk. This tree stands on three green hills. On either side of the tree, there are two red flowers with five petals. The background color of the shield is gold.
How Many People Lived in Aetigkofen?
In 2011, Aetigkofen had a population of 177 people. Most people living there in 2000, about 97.8%, spoke German. A small number spoke French.
In 2008, there were slightly more men (51.4%) than women (48.6%). Most of the people were Swiss citizens. About 38.5% of the people living in Aetigkofen in 2000 were also born there.
The population changed a little over time. In 2008, the number of Swiss citizens went down slightly. The total population of Aetigkofen decreased by about 2.7% that year.
In 2000, about 6.1% of the population were young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 22.9% of the population. Adults aged 25-44 were the largest group, making up 29.1%. About 12.3% of the population were seniors, aged 65-79.
What Was Aetigkofen's Economy Like?
In Aetigkofen, 107 people had jobs. Almost half of these workers, 43.9%, were women.
In 2008, there were 38 full-time equivalent jobs in the town.
- Farming and Forestry: 14 jobs were in the primary sector. This included 12 jobs in agriculture (farming) and 2 jobs in forestry (working with trees and wood).
- Construction: 8 jobs were in the secondary sector, all of which were in construction (building things).
- Services: 16 jobs were in the tertiary sector, which includes services. For example, some people worked in sales, transportation, hotels, or restaurants. Others were technical professionals, scientists, or worked in education.
Many people who lived in Aetigkofen traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 66 people commuted out of Aetigkofen for their jobs, while only 11 people commuted in. This means Aetigkofen was a place where more people left for work than came in.
What Religions Were Practiced in Aetigkofen?
According to the 2000 census, most people in Aetigkofen belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, about 85.5%. A smaller number, about 4.5%, were Roman Catholic. Some people belonged to other Christian churches. About 8.94% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
How Was Education in Aetigkofen?
In Aetigkofen, about 38% of the population had completed upper secondary education. This is like finishing high school. About 11.2% had gone on to higher education, such as university or a specialized college.
In 2000, 34 students who lived in other towns came to Aetigkofen for school. At the same time, 26 students from Aetigkofen went to schools outside the municipality.
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The coat of arms of Aetigkofen
See also
In Spanish: Aetigkofen para niños
