Bättwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bättwil
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 Bättwil
Location in Switzerland
Bättwil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Dorneck | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) | |
| Highest elevation
(Bättwilerberg)
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530 m (1,740 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,188 | |
| • Density | 711.4/km2 (1,842/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4112
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| Surrounded by | Biel-Benken (BL), Hofstetten-Flüh, Leymen (FR-68), Witterswil | |
Bättwil is a small town in Switzerland. It is a municipality in the canton of Solothurn. Bättwil is part of the Dorneck district. It is located near the French border.
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History of Bättwil
Bättwil was first mentioned in old records. This happened around the years 1244 or 1245. Back then, its name was Betwilre.
Geography of Bättwil
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Bättwil covers an area of about 1.67 square kilometers (0.64 square miles). A large part of this land, about 58%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 18% of the area. The rest of the land, about 25%, has buildings and roads.
Most of the built-up area includes houses and other buildings. Some parts are used for transportation, like roads. There are also parks and sports fields. The forested land includes many trees and some small groups of fruit trees. Farmers in Bättwil grow crops and use land for pastures. They also have orchards for fruit.
Bättwil is located in the Dorneck district. It is a special part of the Leimental region. This area is like a separate piece of land, an exclave, right on the border with France.
Bättwil's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Bättwil is quite simple. It is divided into two parts. The top part is red, and the bottom part is white. In the middle, there is a special staff called a crozier. A crozier is a hooked staff carried by bishops. The crozier's colors are opposite to the background. So, the part of the crozier on the red background is white, and the part on the white background is red.
People and Population in Bättwil
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Bättwil has a population of about 1,172 people. This number was recorded in 2023. About 12.5% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 30%.
Most people in Bättwil speak German. About 89.9% of the population speaks German. English is the second most common language. About 2.8% of people speak English. Italian is spoken by 2.4% of the population. A smaller number of people, 21, speak French.
In 2008, there were slightly more women than men. About 49.6% of the population were men, and 50.4% were women. Many people were born in Bättwil or elsewhere in Switzerland. About 14.1% of the residents were born outside Switzerland.
The age groups in Bättwil show a mix of people. In 2000, about 9.6% of the population were young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 19.9%. Adults aged 25-44 were the largest group, at 36.2%. Older adults (45-64 years old) were 23.2%. Senior citizens (65 and older) made up about 7.9% of the population.
Most people in Bättwil are married. In 2000, about 501 people were married. There were also many single people, about 411. A smaller number were divorced or widowed.
There were 367 private homes in Bättwil in 2000. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home. Some homes had only one person. Others had five or more people. Many homes were for married couples, with or without children. There were also some single parents living with their children.
Most buildings in Bättwil are single-family homes. In 2000, about 75% of the buildings were single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1990 and 2000. There were also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
The chart below shows how Bättwil's population has changed over many years.
Economy in Bättwil
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Bättwil was 3.5%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs did not have them.
Many people in Bättwil work in different areas. Some work in the primary sector. This includes jobs like farming. Others work in the secondary sector. These jobs are often in factories or construction. A large number of people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
In 2008, there were 487 full-time jobs in Bättwil. Most of these jobs were in manufacturing. Many people also worked in sales, transportation, or hotels. Education and healthcare also provided jobs.
Many people travel to Bättwil for work. In 2000, 557 workers came into the town. At the same time, 411 workers left Bättwil to work elsewhere. This means Bättwil has more people coming in for work than leaving. About 31.8% of workers coming into Bättwil are from outside Switzerland. Many people use public transportation or private cars to get to work.
Religion in Bättwil
According to the 2000 census, many people in Bättwil are Roman Catholic. About 41.7% of the population belonged to this church. Another large group, about 29.1%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Some people belonged to other Christian churches. A small number of people were Islamic. There were also a few individuals who were Buddhist or Hindu. About 23.36% of the population said they did not belong to any church. They might be agnostic or atheist.
Education in Bättwil
Many people in Bättwil have completed a good level of education. About 42.8% of the population finished upper secondary education. This is education after primary school but before university. Also, about 15.2% of people have gone on to higher education. This means they attended a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, many students from other towns came to Bättwil for school. At the same time, some students from Bättwil went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Bättwil para niños
