Brenzikofen facts for kids
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Brenzikofen
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 Brenzikofen
Location in Switzerland
Brenzikofen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Bern-Mittelland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.19 km2 (0.85 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 583 m (1,913 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 481 | |
| • Density | 219.6/km2 (568.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3671
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| Surrounded by | Bleiken bei Oberdiessbach, Fahrni, Heimberg, Herbligen, Oberdiessbach, Oppligen | |
Brenzikofen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Bern-Mittelland area within the Canton of Bern. Switzerland is divided into different regions called cantons.
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History of Brenzikofen
Brenzikofen was first written about in the year 1236. Back then, it was called Brenzichovin.
Early History and Castles
During the Late Middle Ages, a long time ago, a powerful group called Interlaken Monastery owned most of the land in Brenzikofen. Other parts were owned by rich people from the cities of Bern and Thun. A castle named Diessenberg Castle was built on a hill above the village. We don't know much about this castle today. You can only see small parts of its old walls and ditches.
Changes Over Time
Over many years, the city of Bern slowly gained more control over Brenzikofen. In 1528, Bern changed its main religion to Protestantism. Because of this, Interlaken Monastery lost all its land, including Brenzikofen. From 1652, Brenzikofen became part of the Thun district. Later, after the French invasion in 1798, it became part of the Konolfingen district. Brenzikofen has always been part of the church area of Oberdiessbach.
Modern Developments
Brenzikofen shared a school district with a nearby town, Herbligen, until 1834. They joined up again in 1973 when a new school was built. In 1898, a railway station was built in Brenzikofen. This made it easier for people to travel. In 1983, a big Army Catering Headquarters was set up. This became the main place where many people in the village worked.
Geography of Brenzikofen
Brenzikofen covers an area of about 2.2 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 54%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 37% of the area. The rest of the land, about 8.6%, has buildings or roads. A very small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Land Use
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings. Roads and transport paths make up a smaller part. In the forested areas, most of the land is covered with thick forests. For farming, people grow crops on about 28% of the land. About 20% is used for pastures where animals graze. Some land is also used for growing fruits or grapes. All the water in Brenzikofen is from flowing rivers or streams.
Location and Sections
The town is located at the bottom of a mountain called Falkenfluh peak. It stretches out to an area known as Rothachengraben. Brenzikofen includes the main village and smaller parts called Boden and Bälliz. There are also scattered farmhouses around.
On December 31, 2009, the old district of Konolfingen was closed. The next day, Brenzikofen became part of the new Bern-Mittelland administrative district.
Coat of Arms
The official description of Brenzikofen's coat of arms is: A red shield with a golden lion standing up. The lion holds a golden sword above its head with its right paw. This design represents the town.
People of Brenzikofen (Demographics)
Brenzikofen has a population of about 519 people. As of 2010, a small part of the population, about 2.1%, are people from other countries living in Brenzikofen. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has slightly decreased.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Brenzikofen, about 99%, speak German as their first language. A very small number of people speak Danish or English.
Where People Come From
About 31.5% of the people living in Brenzikofen in 2000 were born there. Many others, about 53%, were born in the same canton (Bern). About 11% were born in other parts of Switzerland, and a small number, about 2.7%, were born outside Switzerland.
Age Groups and Households
In 2011, about 21.8% of the population were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up 64.5% of the population. Older people (over 64 years old) made up 13.7%.
In 2000, there were 55 homes where only one person lived. There were also 18 homes with five or more people. Most apartments in Brenzikofen are lived in all the time. Only a few are empty or used only at certain times of the year.
Economy of Brenzikofen
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Brenzikofen was low, at 1.14%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job. In 2008, 118 people worked in the town.
Types of Jobs
- Primary Sector: About 25 people worked in the primary sector, which mostly involves farming. There were about 10 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: About 12 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing (making things) and construction. There were 4 businesses in this area.
- Tertiary Sector: About 81 people worked in the tertiary sector, which is the service industry. This includes jobs like sales, transport, hotels, restaurants, and education. There were 19 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Brenzikofen work outside the town. About 13.7% of working people use public transport to get to work, and 57.4% use a private car.
Religion in Brenzikofen
Based on information from 2000, most people in Brenzikofen, about 85.8%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 3.5% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. Some people did not belong to any church or preferred not to say.
Education in Brenzikofen
In Brenzikofen, many adults have completed higher education. About 43% have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 11% have gone on to even higher education, like university or a specialized college.
School System
The school system in the Canton of Bern starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, children go to six years of Primary school. Then, they have three years of lower Secondary school. In secondary school, students are grouped based on their abilities. After lower secondary school, students can continue their studies or start an apprenticeship, which is like learning a job while working.
Local Schools
During the 2010-2011 school year, 50 students went to school in Brenzikofen. There were no kindergarten classes. The town had 2 primary school classes with 25 students. A small number of these students had a different first language than the one used in class. There was also one lower secondary class with 25 students.
In 2000, 4 students came to Brenzikofen for school from other towns. However, 37 students from Brenzikofen went to schools outside the town.
Transportation
Brenzikofen has its own railway station, called Brenzikofen. It is on the Burgdorf–Thun line. Trains regularly travel from Brenzikofen to Thun and Konolfingen.
See also
In Spanish: Brenzikofen para niños
