Bettenhausen, Switzerland facts for kids
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Bettenhausen
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 Bettenhausen
Location in Switzerland
Bettenhausen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Oberaargau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 642 | |
| • Density | 162.9/km2 (422.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3366
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| Surrounded by | Bollodingen, Herzogenbuchsee, Oberönz, Thörigen | |
Bettenhausen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Bern canton and the Oberaargau area. On January 1, 2011, a nearby town called Bollodingen joined with Bettenhausen.
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History of Bettenhausen
Bettenhausen was first mentioned in old writings in the year 1335. Back then, it was called Bettenhusen.
Early Settlements and Land Ownership
Some very old tools from the neolithic (New Stone Age) have been found here. These tools show that people lived in the Aare valley area long, long ago.
During the Middle Ages, Bettenhausen was owned by a noble family called the Freiherr of Aarburg. In 1429, they sold the village to the town of Burgdorf. Later, in 1509, Burgdorf bought a forest called Ernizhaldenwald. This forest became part of Bettenhausen and is now known as Bettenhausenwald.
Schools and Modern Changes
For a long time, until 1833, Bettenhausen and a nearby town called Thörigen shared one school. After that, they each got their own school. In 1967, Bollodingen joined the Bettenhausen school system. Then, in 2011, Bollodingen officially became part of Bettenhausen.
Today, most people who live in Bettenhausen travel to other towns for work. About one-third of the jobs within Bettenhausen itself are in farming.
Geography of Bettenhausen
Bettenhausen covers an area of about 3.95 square kilometers (1.53 square miles). A big part of this land, about 66.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 23.1% of the area.
Land Use and Features
About 9.9% of Bettenhausen is covered by buildings and roads. A small part, 0.8%, includes rivers or lakes. Most of the forested land is made up of thick forests. For farming, about 50.8% of the land is used for growing crops, and 15.7% is used for pastures where animals graze. All the water in the town is from flowing rivers or streams.
Bettenhausen includes the main village and many farms spread out around it. It is also part of the Herzogenbuchsee church area.
Changes in Administration
As mentioned, on January 1, 2011, the town of Bollodingen became part of Bettenhausen. Before that, on December 31, 2009, Bettenhausen's old administrative district, Amtsbezirk Wangen, was closed. The next day, January 1, 2010, Bettenhausen joined the new Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau district.
Bettenhausen's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town or family. Bettenhausen's coat of arms has a blue background. On it, you can see a silver plow blade, which is a tool used for farming. There is also a golden star and a golden crescent moon. These symbols likely represent the town's history and its connection to farming.
People of Bettenhausen (Demographics)
Bettenhausen has a population of about 684 people, based on numbers from December 2012. A small part of the population, about 3.5%, are people from other countries.
Languages and Origins
Most people in Bettenhausen speak German as their main language. This makes up about 98.1% of the population. A few people speak French or Turkish.
In 2013, about 48.7% of the people were male, and 51.3% were female. Most residents are Swiss citizens. About 32.6% of the people living in Bettenhausen in 2000 were also born there. Many others were born in the same canton (Bern) or elsewhere in Switzerland.
Age Groups
Looking at the population in 2012, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 17.0% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) make up the largest group at 63.6%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 19.4%.
Historical Population Growth
The chart below shows how the population of Bettenhausen has changed over many years:
Economy of Bettenhausen
In 2011, Bettenhausen had a low unemployment rate of 1.8%. A total of 137 people worked in the municipality.
Job Sectors
Jobs are divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2011, 41 people worked in this sector, with about 15 businesses.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There were 46 people working in this sector, with 10 businesses.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like shops, restaurants, or offices. There were 50 people working in this sector, with 14 businesses.
Many people who live in Bettenhausen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 197 workers left Bettenhausen for jobs elsewhere, while only 13 workers came into Bettenhausen for work. This means more people leave to work than come in. About 79.4% of the workers in Bettenhausen also lived there.
Transportation to Work
For getting to work, about 14.7% of people used public transportation, like buses or trains. A much larger group, 48.8%, used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Bettenhausen
Based on a survey from 2000, most people in Bettenhausen, about 78.7%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 10.5% were Roman Catholic.
A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. There were also some people who were Muslim and one person who was Buddhist. About 4.63% of the population did not belong to any church, meaning they were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Bettenhausen
In Bettenhausen, about 59.7% of adults have finished high school (called upper secondary education). Also, 18.4% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
School System in Bern Canton
The school system in the Canton of Bern works like this:
- There is one year of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, six years of Primary school.
- After that, three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped based on their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can continue their education or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
Students in Bettenhausen
During the 2012-2013 school year, 43 students attended classes in Bettenhausen. There were 11 students in German-speaking kindergarten classes. The primary school had 103 students in French-speaking classes. Some of these students were not Swiss citizens, and some spoke a different language at home.
Students from Bettenhausen who went to lower secondary school (middle school) traveled to schools in nearby towns. In 2000, 83 students attended school in Bettenhausen. Of these, 42 lived and went to school in the town, while 41 came from other towns. Also, 31 residents of Bettenhausen went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Bettenhausen para niños
