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Auswil
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 Auswil
Location in Switzerland
Auswil
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Oberaargau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.62 km2 (1.78 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 448 | |
| • Density | 96.97/km2 (251.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4944
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| Surrounded by | Gondiswil, Huttwil, Kleindietwil, Madiswil, Rohrbach | |
Auswil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It's part of the Oberaargau district.
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Auswil's Past: A Look at Its History
Auswil was first mentioned in old writings around the years 855-860. Back then, it was known as Ouvistwilare.
Forts and Knights in Auswil's Early Days
During the Middle Ages, a fort on the Rohrbachberg hill protected the villages. Around the year 1300, this fort was home to a family of Ministerialis. These were like unfree knights who served powerful lords, in this case, the Kyburg family.
In 1318 or 1323, the city of Bern destroyed this fort. Over many years, from the 800s to the 1300s, Auswil slowly became part of the Abbey of St. Gall. Under the Abbey, Auswil was part of the larger area of Rohrbach.
Becoming an Independent Town
Auswil started to act as its own independent municipality in the 1800s. The first school in Auswil opened in 1826. However, the nearby community of Rohrbachberg still sent its children to the Rohrbach school. Even today, farming is a very important part of Auswil's economy. Almost half of all jobs are in agriculture.
Auswil's Landscape: Exploring Its Geography
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Auswil covers an area of about 4.62 km2 (1.78 sq mi). A large part of this land, about 82.6%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals.
About 11.2% of Auswil's land is covered by forests. The remaining land, about 4.9%, has buildings and roads. A tiny part, 0.2%, is made up of rivers.
What Makes Up Auswil's Land?
- Buildings and Roads: About 2.8% of the land has houses and other buildings. Roads make up 1.9%.
- Forests: All of Auswil's forested land is covered with thick trees.
- Farmland: Nearly half of the farming land (48.2%) is used for growing crops. Another 30.8% is used for pastures where animals graze. Some land (3.7%) is used for fruit trees or vineyards.
- Water: All the water in Auswil is from flowing rivers and streams.
Auswil is made up of several small communities, often called hamlets. These include Oberauswil, Niederauswil, Aerbolligen, Hermandingen, and Rohrbachberg.
Auswil's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Auswil has a special design. It shows a black bear standing on its hind legs, cut off at the middle. The bear has a red tongue. Above the bear, at the top of the shield, there are five gold stars on a red background. Three stars are in a row, with two below them.
Auswil's People: Demographics
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Auswil has a population of 448 people (as of December 2020[update]). In 2010, only a small part of the population (1.7%) were foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years (2000-2010), the population has slightly decreased.
Languages Spoken in Auswil
Most people in Auswil (99.2%) speak German as their main language. This was recorded in the year 2000.
Who Lives in Auswil?
In 2008, about 52.7% of the population were men and 47.3% were women. Most people living in Auswil were Swiss citizens.
Many residents were born in Auswil itself (about 40.4% in 2000). Others were born in the same canton of Bern (43.6%). A smaller number were born elsewhere in Switzerland (11.9%) or outside of Switzerland (3.2%).
Age Groups in Auswil
In 2010, children and teenagers (ages 0-19) made up 19.2% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) were the largest group at 64.7%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 16.1% of the population.
Auswil's Population Over Time
The chart below shows how Auswil's population has changed throughout history:
Auswil's Jobs: Understanding Its Economy
In 2011, Auswil had a very low unemployment rate of 1.13%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one. In 2008, there were 157 people working in the municipality.
Main Job Sectors in Auswil
Jobs in Auswil are divided into three main groups:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs directly related to natural resources. In Auswil, 86 people worked in this sector, mostly in farming. There were 33 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things. 15 people worked in this sector, with 4 businesses. This includes manufacturing and construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs. 56 people worked in this sector, with 12 businesses. Examples include sales, hotels, education, and healthcare.
Working in Auswil: Commuting Information
In 2000, 34 workers traveled into Auswil for their jobs. However, 168 workers from Auswil traveled to other places for work. This means more people leave Auswil for work than come into it.
About 6.8% of working people used public transportation to get to their jobs. A much larger number, 54.7%, used a private car.
Beliefs in Auswil: Religion
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Auswil belong to the Swiss Reformed Church (84.0%). A smaller number (7.1%) were Roman Catholic.
Some people (6.34%) belonged to other Christian churches. About 2.38% of the population did not belong to any church, meaning they were agnostic or atheist.
Learning in Auswil: Education
In Auswil, about 40.2% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is schooling after primary school that is not always required. Also, 7.9% of people have gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
The School System in Bern Canton
The school system in the Canton of Bern works like this:
- There is one year of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, students attend six years of Primary school.
- After that, there are three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped based on their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to continue their schooling or start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
During the 2009-10 school year, 13 students attended classes in Auswil. There were no kindergarten classes in the municipality. Auswil had one primary class with 13 students.
In 2000, 5 students who lived outside Auswil came to school there. At the same time, 30 students from Auswil went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Auswil para niños
