Brunnenthal, Switzerland facts for kids
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Brunnenthal
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 Brunnenthal
Location in Switzerland
Brunnenthal
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Bucheggberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.88 km2 (0.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 541 m (1,775 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2005)
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| • Total | 203 | |
| • Density | 230.7/km2 (597/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3307
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| Surrounded by | Etzelkofen (BE), Messen, Mülchi (BE), Scheunen (BE) | |
Brunnenthal was once a small town, or municipality, in the Bucheggberg district in Switzerland. It was part of the canton of Solothurn.
On January 1, 2010, Brunnenthal joined with two other towns, Balm bei Messen and Oberramsern. They all became part of the larger town of Messen.
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History of Brunnenthal
Brunnenthal is an old place with a long history. The first time we see its name in old records was in 1387. Back then, it was called Wernher von Brunnental.
Later, in 1396, it was simply known as Brunental. These old names help us trace its past.
Geography and Landscape
Brunnenthal is a small area, about 0.88 square kilometers (0.34 square miles). A big part of this land, about 77%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and open spaces.
About 10% of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land, around 15%, has buildings and roads.
Brunnenthal is located in the Bucheggberg district. It sits on the northern edge of a flat area called the Rapperswil plateau. The town itself includes the main village of Brunnenthal. It also has two smaller settlements, or hamlets, called Burgsumpf and Burg.
Brunnenthal's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Brunnenthal's coat of arms shows a wooden fountain.
The background is red, and the fountain is gold. Below the fountain, there are two green hills. This design is called Per fess Gules a Wooden Fountain Or and of the last two Mounts Vert.
People of Brunnenthal (Demographics)
In December 2005, Brunnenthal had 203 people living there. The number of people living in the town didn't change much between 1999 and 2009.
Most people in Brunnenthal speak German. In 2000, about 97% of the people spoke German. A few people spoke Dutch.
Many people living in Brunnenthal were born there. In 2000, about 38% of the people were born in Brunnenthal. About 44% were born in other parts of Switzerland.
The age groups in Brunnenthal in 2000 were:
- Children (0-6 years old): 9%
- Teenagers (7-19 years old): 17.5%
- Young adults (20-24 years old): 1.1%
- Adults (25-44 years old): 30.2%
- Older adults (45-64 years old): 27.5%
- Seniors (65-79 years old): 11.6%
- Very old seniors (over 80): 3.2%
Most people in Brunnenthal were married in 2000. There were also single people, widows, and divorced individuals.
Many of the homes in Brunnenthal are single-family houses. In 2000, about two-thirds of the buildings were single-family homes. Some of these homes were built a long time ago, even before 1919. Others were built more recently, between 1990 and 2000.
The chart below shows how Brunnenthal's population has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Brunnenthal had a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Many people in Brunnenthal worked in different types of jobs. Some worked in agriculture, which means farming. Others worked in construction, building things.
There were also jobs in the service industry. This included jobs in hotels or restaurants, and also technical or scientific jobs.
Most people who lived in Brunnenthal traveled to other towns for work. Only a few people worked within the town itself.
Religion in Brunnenthal
In 2000, most people in Brunnenthal belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. About 84% of the population were part of this church.
A smaller number, about 3.7%, were Roman Catholic. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Brunnenthal
Education is important in Brunnenthal. In 2000, about 40% of the people had finished upper secondary education. This is like finishing high school.
About 7% of the people had gone on to get more education, like going to a university or a special college.
While some students from other towns came to Brunnenthal for school, more students from Brunnenthal went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Brunnenthal para niños
