Brüttelen facts for kids
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Brüttelen
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 Brüttelen
Location in Switzerland
Brüttelen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Seeland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.61 km2 (2.55 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 582 | |
| • Density | 88.05/km2 (228.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3237
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| Surrounded by | Finsterhennen, Ins, Lüscherz, Müntschemier, Treiten, Vinelz | |
Brüttelen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's in the Seeland administrative district of the Canton of Bern. This charming place is known for its history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Brüttelen
Brüttelen was first mentioned in old writings way back in 1142! Back then, it had different names like Britinie or Britelgio. Another nearby place, Gäserz, was first mentioned in 1250.
Scientists who study old things, called archeologists, have found many interesting items in Brüttelen. They discovered graves from the La Tène era, which was a long time ago. They also found old axe heads from the neolithic period. Even older Hallstatt grave mounds and Roman era bricks have been found.
It's believed that a medieval village once stood on a hill called Schaltenrain. Even though there were several fires between the 1600s and 1800s, many old houses and buildings in Brüttelen still stand today.
The village chapel was first mentioned in 1142. A gristmill, which grinds grain, was also noted in 1255. For a long time, Brüttelen was mostly a farming community.
In the 1600s, a quarry opened, where stone was dug out. Later, in 1737, a health spa with mineral baths opened. This spa closed in 1886. The building was then used for different things, including a girls' boarding school in 1898. In 1982, it became a home for people with disabilities.
In 1917, an electric narrow gauge train line connected Brüttelen to other parts of the country. Even with these changes, farming has remained very important to the village. In 1990, almost half of the people working in Brüttelen worked in agriculture.
Geography and Location
Brüttelen covers an area of about 6.06 square kilometers (2.34 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 70%, is used for farming. About 22% is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 7%, has buildings or roads. A small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up area includes houses and other buildings. The forests are mostly dense, thick woods. The farming land is used for growing crops and for pastures where animals graze.
Brüttelen is located on the northern shore of a lake called Moossee. It's also at the foot of a hill named Schaltenrain, which is 592 meters (1,942 feet) high. The municipality includes the main village of Brüttelen and several scattered farmhouses. Since 1917, it also includes the former village of Gäserz.
Brüttelen's Coat of Arms
The blazon of Brüttelen's municipal coat of arms describes its design. It features a red background with a gold stripe in the middle. On this gold stripe are three black chevron shapes. A wavy blue band crosses over the entire design.
Population and People
Brüttelen has a population of 582. As of 2010, about 13.3% of the people living there were foreign nationals.
Most people in Brüttelen speak German as their first language. In 2000, about 91.6% of the population spoke German. French was the second most common language, spoken by 4.0% of the people. Portuguese was third, spoken by 1.7%.
In 2008, the population was made up of slightly more men (52.5%) than women (47.5%). Many people living in Brüttelen were born there or in the same canton.
As of 2010, young people (ages 0–19) make up about 19.9% of the population. Adults (ages 20–64) make up 63.4%, and seniors (over 64) make up 16.8%.
Here's how Brüttelen's population has changed over the years:
Interesting Sights
The entire small village, or hamlet, of Gäserz is a special place. It is recognized as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has important historical or cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Brüttelen had a very low unemployment rate of 1.08%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
As of 2008, 225 people worked in the municipality. These jobs fall into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In Brüttelen, 105 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary sector: These are jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There were 17 people working in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like healthcare, education, or working in shops and restaurants. In Brüttelen, 103 people worked in this sector.
Many residents of Brüttelen travel to other places for work. In 2000, 212 people left Brüttelen to work elsewhere, while 110 people came into Brüttelen for their jobs. About 16.4% of working people used public transportation, and 49.3% used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Brüttelen
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Brüttelen are Christian. About 79.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, and 8.7% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. There were also some people who were Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu. About 6.38% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education System
In Brüttelen, about 33.6% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 9.3% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college (a Fachhochschule).
The Canton of Bern has a specific school system:
- One year of non-required Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. In this stage, students are grouped by their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can continue their education or start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
During the 2010-11 school year, 26 students attended primary school classes in Brüttelen. There were no kindergarten classes in the municipality. Some students in Brüttelen's schools were not Swiss citizens, and some spoke a different language at home than the one used in the classroom.
In 2000, 7 students came to Brüttelen from other towns for school. At the same time, 44 students from Brüttelen went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Brüttelen para niños
