Büren zum Hof facts for kids
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Büren zum Hof
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 Büren zum Hof
Location in Switzerland
Büren zum Hof
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Bern-Mittelland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2011)
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| • Total | 467 | |
| • Density | 133.4/km2 (346/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3313
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| Surrounded by | Etzelkofen, Fraubrunnen, Limpach, Mülchi, Schalunen | |
Büren zum Hof was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Canton of Bern, which is a larger area like a state.
On January 1, 2014, Büren zum Hof joined with several other nearby towns. These included Etzelkofen, Grafenried, Limpach, Mülchi, Schalunen, and Zauggenried. They all became part of the larger municipality of Fraubrunnen.
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History of Büren zum Hof
Büren zum Hof was first written about in the year 1249. Back then, it was called Burron. But people lived in this area much earlier than that!
Ancient Times
Archaeologists have found an ancient burial mound from the Hallstatt culture. This was a time in history from about 800 to 450 BC. It shows that people were living and burying their dead here thousands of years ago.
Medieval Period
When the village was first mentioned, a knight named von Schüpfen owned a lot of the land. Later, in 1255, some land was given to a nearby religious place called Fraubrunnen Abbey. Over the next 100 years, this Abbey gained control of most of the farms in the village. They even had the right to handle small legal matters and trials.
Modern Era
In 1528, big changes happened. The monasteries, like Fraubrunnen Abbey, lost their power. This event is called the Secularization. After this, Büren zum Hof became part of a larger administrative area called the Landvogtei of Fraubrunnen.
Geography and Location
Before it merged, Büren zum Hof covered an area of about 3.5 square kilometers (1.35 square miles). That's roughly the size of 500 football fields!
Land Use
Most of the land in Büren zum Hof was used for farming. About 73% of the area was farmland. Forests covered about 18% of the land. The remaining 8% was used for buildings and roads.
The village of Büren zum Hof is located on the eastern side of the Rapperswil Plateau. It also includes smaller groups of houses called Kapf, Speichhüsli, and Neu Dorzenmatten.
Administrative Changes
The way the area was managed also changed over time. On January 1, 2010, Büren zum Hof became part of a new administrative district. This new district is called Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland.
Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. The coat of arms for Büren zum Hof shows a blue shield. On the shield, you can see a silver lion's paw holding a silver sickle. A sickle is a tool used for cutting crops. The lion's paw on the shield is a nod to the lion symbol found in the coat of arms of the Fraubrunnen district.
People and Population
In 2011, Büren zum Hof had a population of 467 people. Over the ten years before that (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living there grew by about 11%. This growth happened because more people moved into the town and more babies were born than people who passed away.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Büren zum Hof speak German. In 2000, about 97% of the population spoke German as their main language. A few people also spoke French or Serbo-Croatian.
Where People Live
In 2000, about 29% of the people living in Büren zum Hof were born there. Many others, about 44%, were born in the same canton (Bern). About 19% came from other parts of Switzerland, and a small number, about 5%, were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2010, the population was divided into age groups:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up about 28% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up about 55%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up about 16%.
Population Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Büren zum Hof has changed over many years:
Important Sights
The entire village of Büren zum Hof is considered a special historical place. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means its buildings and layout are important to Swiss history and culture.
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Büren zum Hof was very low, only 0.65%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, there were 88 people working in the municipality.
- Many people worked in the primary economic sector. This means jobs like farming. There were 53 people in this sector.
- A smaller number, 7 people, worked in the secondary sector. These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction.
- The rest, 28 people, worked in the tertiary sector. These are service jobs, like working in shops, hotels, or schools.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, most people who lived in Büren zum Hof traveled outside the town for work. About 189 people left the municipality for their jobs, while only 16 people came into Büren zum Hof to work. Many people used their private cars to get to work, and some used public transportation like buses or trains.
Religion
Based on information from 2000, most people in Büren zum Hof belonged to a Christian church.
- About 75% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 10% were Roman Catholic.
- A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic.
- Some people did not belong to any church or preferred not to say.
Education
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Büren zum Hof, many adults have completed a good level of schooling.
School System
The school system in the Canton of Bern works like this:
- Children start with one year of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, they go to Primary school for six years.
- After that, they have three years of mandatory lower Secondary school. In these years, students are grouped based on their abilities.
- After lower Secondary school, students can choose to continue their education or start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
Students in Büren zum Hof
During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 53 students attending classes in Büren zum Hof.
- There was one kindergarten class with 20 students.
- There were two primary classes with 33 students.
- A small number of primary students spoke a different language at home than the one used in the classroom.
Many students who lived in Büren zum Hof actually went to school in other nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Büren zum Hof para niños
