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Büetigen
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Büetigen town hall (Gemeindehaus)
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 Büetigen
Location in Switzerland
Büetigen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Seeland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.61 km2 (1.39 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 448 m (1,470 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 894 | |
| • Density | 247.6/km2 (641.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3263
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| Surrounded by | Busswil bei Büren, Diessbach bei Büren, Dotzigen, Schwadernau, Studen, and Lyss | |
Büetigen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Seeland area of the canton of Bern.
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History of Büetigen
Büetigen was first mentioned in old records in the year 1261. It was called Buetingen back then.
Early Settlements
People have lived in the Büetigen area for a very long time. Scientists have found old tools from the Stone Age (Mesolithic and Neolithic periods). They also found graves from the La Tene era and an early medieval cemetery.
From Families to Monasteries
The Burghubel hill was likely the home of the Büetigen family. This family was made up of "Ministerialis," who were like knights serving a powerful lord. They were first mentioned in the 1200s, but no castle remains have been found. Over time, the village came under the control of St. Urban's Abbey and Frienisberg Abbey. Frienisberg Abbey eventually owned most of the land in the village.
Becoming Part of Bern
In 1365, the legal control of Büetigen moved to the Bernese Vogt (a type of local governor) in Aarberg. Just fifteen years later, in 1380, the court and legal rights were sold directly to Bern. When the monasteries lost their power in 1528 during the Protestant Reformation (a big religious change), Bern took over all their lands. Büetigen then became part of a new area called the bailiwick of Frienisberg. The main court was in Büren. After the French invasion in 1798, Büetigen became part of the Büren district in the new Helvetic Republic.
River and Roads
Büetigen is in a flat area near the Aare river. The village used to be in charge of keeping the river banks strong to prevent floods. The Hagneck canal, built between 1868 and 1878, helped a lot with flooding. A big project from 1943 to 1952 drained marshes and controlled the river even more. This changed the look of the valley a lot. Büetigen is on an old road from Solothurn to Murten, but it does not have a train station.
Modern Life
Even though farming is still important, many people in Büetigen work in other towns. About 70% of the working population travels to places like Lyss, Bern, and Biel/Bienne for their jobs. Büetigen shares some services with nearby towns. For example, it shares a records office and a doctor with Diessbach bei Büren. It also shares a secondary school with Dotzigen.
Geography of Büetigen
Büetigen covers an area of about 3.61 km2 (1.39 sq mi).
Land Use
Most of the land in Büetigen is used for farming. About 62.9% of the area is farmland. Forests cover about 26.6% of the municipality. Buildings and roads make up about 10% of the land. A small part, about 0.8%, is rivers or lakes.
Village Layout
The town is located on a flat area near the Aare river. It includes the main village of Büetigen. There are also a few farmhouses grouped together at a place called Im Tal. Newer housing areas are found at Buchenweg and Birkenweg.
Administrative Changes
On December 31, 2009, the old district of Amtsbezirk Büren was closed. The next day, Büetigen became part of the new Verwaltungskreis Seeland district.
Büetigen's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Büetigen's coat of arms is: a red shield with a silver bear paw coming from the top left corner and a silver star.
Population and People
Büetigen has a population of 894 people.
Population Changes
In 2010, about 4.7% of the people living in Büetigen were foreign nationals. Over the past ten years (2000-2010), the population grew by 14.3%. Most of this growth was because more people moved into the town than moved out.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Büetigen speak German. In 2000, about 95.2% of the population spoke German as their main language. French was the second most common language, spoken by 2.7% of the people. Italian was spoken by 0.7%.
Who Lives in Büetigen?
In 2008, about 51.4% of the population was male and 48.6% was female. Most residents are Swiss citizens. In 2000, about 29% of the people were born in Büetigen. About 49.6% were born in the same canton (Bern).
Age Groups
As of 2010, children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 23.2% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) make up 60.7%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 16.1%.
The chart below shows how the population of Büetigen has changed over time:
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Büetigen was low, at 1.9%.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, there were 102 people working in Büetigen.
- About 27 people worked in the primary sector, which includes farming. There were 9 businesses in this area.
- About 33 people worked in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing and construction. There were 7 businesses in this sector.
- About 42 people worked in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, education, and healthcare. There were 13 businesses in this sector.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, many people who lived in Büetigen traveled to other towns for work. About 293 workers left the municipality for their jobs. Only 49 workers came into Büetigen to work. Most people (65.7%) used a private car to get to work, while 10.4% used public transportation.
Religion in Büetigen
According to the 2000 census, most people in Büetigen belonged to a Christian church.
- About 9.3% were Roman Catholic.
- About 76.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches.
- Some people did not belong to any church or preferred not to say.
Education in Büetigen
Education is important in Büetigen.
School System in Bern
The Canton of Bern has a specific school system:
- Children can attend one year of non-mandatory Kindergarten.
- This is followed by six years of Primary school.
- Then, students go to three years of mandatory lower Secondary school. Here, students are grouped based on their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to continue their education or start an apprenticeship (on-the-job training).
Local Schools
During the 2009-2010 school year, 67 students attended classes in Büetigen.
- There was one kindergarten class with 12 students.
- There were three primary classes with 55 students.
A small number of students in both kindergarten and primary school were not Swiss citizens or had a different first language than the classroom language.
Students Studying Elsewhere
In 2000, 40 students from Büetigen went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Büetigen para niños
