Aetingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aetingen
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 Aetingen
Location in Switzerland
Aetingen
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Bucheggberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.83 km2 (1.09 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 300 | |
| • Density | 106/km2 (270/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4587
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| Surrounded by | Bätterkinden (BE), Brügglen, Kyburg-Buchegg, Limpach (BE), Mühledorf, Unterramsern | |
Aetingen was once a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Bucheggberg area of Solothurn in Switzerland. It was a part of a bigger change on January 1, 2014. On this date, Aetingen and several other nearby towns like Tscheppach, Brügglen, and Aetigkofen all joined together. They formed a brand new, larger municipality called Buchegg.
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Aetingen's History
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Aetingen has a long history! The first time anyone wrote about Aetingen was way back in 1267. Back then, it was known as Etinge. This shows that people have lived in and around Aetingen for many, many centuries.
What is Aetingen's Geography Like?
Before it joined with other towns, Aetingen covered an area of about 2.9 square kilometers (which is about 1.1 square miles). Imagine a place where nearly half the land (42.4%) is used for farming, growing crops, and raising animals. Another big part, about 42.8%, is covered by thick forests.
The rest of the land, about 14.1%, is where buildings and roads are. This means Aetingen was a mix of nature and human-made areas. All the water in the area comes from flowing rivers and streams.
Aetingen is located in a valley called Limpach. This valley sits along the southern side of a hill range known as the Bucheggberg. The town itself was a haufendorf village. This is a special type of village that grew without a clear plan, so its buildings are often close together and not in neat rows. Aetingen also included a smaller settlement called Brittern.
Aetingen's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique flag or logo for the town. Aetingen's coat of arms is described as: Per bend sinister Sable a Semi Lion issuant rampant Or and Argent a Bend of the first.
This fancy description means it has two main parts. One part is black (Sable) with half a golden (Or) lion standing up. The other part is silver (Argent) with a black stripe (Bend of the first) going across it. It's a very old and traditional way to show the town's identity!
Who Lives in Aetingen? (Demographics)
In 2011, Aetingen had a population of 300 people. Most people in Aetingen (about 96.3%) speak German. A smaller number of people speak French (2.6%) or English (0.7%).
In 2000, about 36.3% of the people living in Aetingen were actually born there. Many others were born in the same region of Switzerland, and some came from other parts of Switzerland or even other countries.
The age groups in Aetingen in 2000 showed a good mix of people. About 7.3% were young children (0-6 years old), and 18.7% were teenagers (7-19 years old). Most adults were between 25 and 44 years old (34.1%). There were also older adults, with 16.1% being between 65 and 79 years old.
Most of the homes in Aetingen were single-family houses. In 2000, out of 89 inhabited buildings, 48 were single-family homes. There were also some buildings with multiple apartments and others used for both homes and businesses.
How Do People Make a Living? (Economy)
In 2010, Aetingen had a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
In 2008, people in Aetingen worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to getting raw materials, like farming and forestry. About 16 people worked in this area.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories. About 11 people worked in manufacturing.
- Tertiary Sector: This is the service sector, including jobs like sales, restaurants, and education. About 48 people worked in these kinds of jobs.
Many people who lived in Aetingen traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, about 94 residents commuted out of Aetingen for their jobs. Most people (59.3%) used a private car to get to work, while some (11.1%) used public transportation.
What About Religion in Aetingen?
Based on information from 2000, most people in Aetingen belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church (77.7%). A smaller group (7.7%) were Roman Catholic. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, and about 10.26% said they didn't belong to any church.
Education in Aetingen
Education is important in Aetingen. In 2000, about 40.3% of the people had finished high school, which is called "upper secondary education" in Switzerland. Also, 15.0% had gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, 11 students came to Aetingen to go to school, and 39 students from Aetingen went to schools in other towns.
Images for kids
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View of the Reformed Church rectory and parish barn, 1824.
See also
In Spanish: Aetingen para niños
