Biezwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Biezwil
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 Biezwil
Location in Switzerland
Biezwil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Bucheggberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.15 km2 (1.60 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 586 m (1,923 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 344 | |
| • Density | 82.89/km2 (214.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4585
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| Surrounded by | Balm bei Messen, Lüterswil-Gächliwil, Oberwil bei Büren (BE), Schnottwil | |
Biezwil is a small town in Switzerland. It is located in the Bucheggberg district. This town is part of the canton of Solothurn. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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A Look Back in Time
Biezwil was first written about in the year 1255. Back then, it was called in Beizwile. Later, in 1276, people referred to it as zue Biezwile. By 1279, its name was de Biezwile. This shows how old the town is!
Where is Biezwil?
Biezwil covers an area of about 4.18 square kilometers (1.61 square miles). This was measured in 2009.
- More than half of the land (51.9%) is used for farming.
- A large part (41.4%) is covered by forests.
- The remaining 6.7% has buildings or roads.
Land Use Details
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings (4.8%). Roads and transport areas make up 1.9%. All the forests are dense, heavy forests. For farming, 39.0% of the land grows crops. Another 11.0% is used for pastures. A small part (1.9%) grows fruits or grapes.
Biezwil is in the Bucheggberg district. It includes the main village of Biezwil. This village is a haufendorf. This means it's an unplanned village with closely packed buildings. It grew around a central square. There are also a few separate farmhouses. These are called Aspi, Schoren, and Zelgli.
What's on the Coat of Arms?
The blazon (description) of Biezwil's coat of arms is quite simple. It shows three golden ears of grain. These ears grow from a green hill with three small bumps. All of this is set against a red background.
Who Lives in Biezwil?
Biezwil has a population of 344. This number changes a bit each year. In 2008, a small part of the population (3.1%) were people from other countries. Over ten years (1999-2009), the town's population grew by 18.3%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Biezwil speak German. In 2000, about 98.3% of the residents spoke German. A few people (1.4%) spoke French. Even fewer (0.3%) spoke Italian.
Age Groups and Families
In 2000, the population had different age groups:
- 6.6% were young children (0-6 years old).
- 17.0% were teenagers (7-19 years old).
- About 31.5% were adults aged 25-44.
- 29.1% were adults aged 45-64.
- 12.8% were seniors (over 65).
Most people in Biezwil are married. In 2000, 115 people were single. 140 people were married. There were also 20 widows or widowers and 14 divorced people.
There were 120 households in Biezwil in 2000. Each household had about 2.4 people on average. About 26.8% of households had only one person living there. There were also 42 married couples without children. 40 married couples had children.
Homes in Biezwil
In 2000, there were 105 inhabited buildings in Biezwil. Most of these (64.8%) were single-family homes. Some buildings (28.6%) were used for both homes and other purposes. Many single-family homes (27) were built between 1990 and 2000.
There were 125 apartments in the town. Most apartments had 4 rooms. About 93.6% of these apartments were lived in all the time.
The chart below shows how Biezwil's population has changed over many years:
What People Do for Work
In 2010, Biezwil had a low unemployment rate of 1.7%. Many people in Biezwil work. In 2008, 180 residents had jobs. About 40% of these workers were women.
Main Job Sectors
- Farming: 41 people worked in farming. There were 13 businesses in this area.
- Manufacturing/Construction: 15 people worked in this sector. There were 2 businesses. Most of these jobs were in construction.
- Services: 14 people worked in the service industry. There were 5 businesses. These jobs included hotels, restaurants, and health care. Many were also technical professionals.
Most workers in Biezwil travel to other towns for their jobs. In 2000, 134 people left Biezwil for work. Only 19 people came into Biezwil for work. About 65.6% of workers used a private car to get to work. About 6.7% used public transportation.
Religious Beliefs
Based on the 2000 census:
- About 10% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- Most people (76.8%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number (1.04%) belonged to other Christian churches.
- One person was Islamic.
- About 9.34% of the population did not belong to any church. They were either agnostic or atheist.
Learning and Education
Many people in Biezwil have a good education. About 40.1% of the population finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. Another 14.2% went on to higher education. This means they attended a university or a specialized college (a Fachhochschule).
In 2000, 8 students came to Biezwil for school from other towns. However, 41 students from Biezwil went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Biezwil para niños
