Buchholterberg facts for kids
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Buchholterberg
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 Buchholterberg
Location in Switzerland
Buchholterberg
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Thun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15.33 km2 (5.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,006 m (3,301 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,519 | |
| • Density | 99.09/km2 (256.63/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3615
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| Surrounded by | Aeschlen, Bleiken bei Oberdiessbach, Fahrni, Linden, Röthenbach im Emmental, Unterlangenegg, Wachseldorn | |
Buchholterberg is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Thun area in the canton of Bern.
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History
Buchholterberg was first mentioned in old records in the year 1268. Back then, it was called Bucholtron.
Early Settlement and Land Ownership
Over time, farmers from other villages moved into the area. They slowly settled the small villages that now make up Buchholterberg. By 1257, a nobleman named Graf Ulrich von Buchegg owned land here. Other important families from Bern also had properties in the area.
Becoming Part of Bern
In 1399, the entire Buchholterberg area was bought by the city of Bern. It became part of the Röthenbach District. Later, it moved to the Landvogtei of Signau and then the Konolfingen District. Finally, in 1864, it joined the Thun District.
Church and Municipality Changes
Originally, Buchholterberg, Wachseldorn, Süderen, and Bleiken were all part of one large church area called a parish. This parish was based in Oberdiessbach. In 1805, parts of Buchholterberg and Wachseldorn merged to form a political municipality and a parish. However, they separated again in 1823. Buchholterberg and Wachseldorn became two different municipalities. They still shared a parish under Oberdiessbach. In 1860, Buchholterberg got its own independent parish, which included all of Buchholterberg and Wachseldorn.
Farming and Roads
For a long time, people in Buchholterberg practiced seasonal alpine herding. This means they moved their cattle to high mountain meadows in the summer. In winter, the cattle stayed on the valley floor. Only a few crops could be grown in the valley.
Between 1857 and 1868, a road was built. It connected Buchholterberg to Steffisburg and the Aare river valley. More roads were built later, linking it to Oberdiessbach and the upper Emmental region. Today, a PostBus bus route connects the municipality to Thun. Even with these roads, Buchholterberg is still a very rural area. Many people work in farming. In 1990, more than half of the people living here traveled to nearby cities for work.
Schools in Buchholterberg
There are three primary schools in Buchholterberg: Badhaus, Wangelen, and Bruchbühl. The school in Bruchbühl was built where the very first school in the municipality opened in 1699. Older students travel to secondary schools in Oberdiessbach or Unterlangenegg.
Geography
Buchholterberg covers an area of about 15.34 square kilometers (about 5.92 square miles).
Land Use
Most of the land in Buchholterberg is used for farming. About 57.6% of the area is agricultural land. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals. Forests cover about 34.9% of the municipality. Buildings and roads take up about 6.3% of the land. A small part, about 0.3%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The remaining 0.7% is land that cannot be used for anything, like rocky areas.
Location and Areas
The municipality is located in the hills northeast of Thun. It is near a place called Rothachen canyon (Rothachenschlucht). Buchholterberg includes the village of Heimenschwand. It also has regions known as Obere Allmendgemeinde and Untere Allmendgemeinde. Newer areas like Heimenegg, Höh, and Längmatt are also part of it.
Obere Allmendgemeinde includes part of Heimenschwand, along with Zihl and Bätterich. Untere Allmendgemeinde has the rest of Heimenschwand, plus Marbach, Schaubhaus, Badhaus, Ibach, Wangelen, Teufenbach, Wyler, and Rothachen.
Administrative Changes
On December 31, 2009, the old district of Amtsbezirk Thun was closed. The next day, January 1, 2010, Buchholterberg joined the new Verwaltungskreis Thun district.
Coat of Arms
The blazon (official description) of Buchholterberg's municipal coat of arms is quite simple. It shows a red shield with a green base at the bottom. On top of this, there is a silver (white) beech tree with green leaves. The tree looks like it has been pulled up by its roots.
Population and People
Buchholterberg has a population of about 1,542 people (as of December 2012).
Population Details
About 3.6% of the people living in Buchholterberg are foreign nationals. Between 2010 and 2012, the population grew by 1.4%. Most of this growth was from people moving into the area.
Most people in Buchholterberg (about 98.9%) speak German as their main language. A small number speak Albanian (0.3%) or French (0.2%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.1% were male and 50.9% were female. Most residents were Swiss citizens. About 49.1% of the people in 2000 were born in Buchholterberg. Another 36.8% were born in the same canton (Bern).
Age Groups
In 2012, children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up 22.6% of the population. Adults (ages 20–64) made up 60.0%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 17.4% of the population.
Households
In 2010, there were 157 households with only one person. There were also 53 households with five or more people. In 2000, most apartments (85.7%) were lived in all the time. A small number were used only during certain seasons (10.2%) or were empty (4.2%).
The history of the population is shown in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Buchholterberg had a very low unemployment rate of 0.59%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs
In 2011, 521 people worked in Buchholterberg. Jobs are often grouped into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In Buchholterberg, 206 people worked in this sector, mostly in agriculture. There were 82 businesses in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There were 71 people working in this sector, with 23 businesses.
- Tertiary sector: This includes service jobs, like working in shops, offices, or healthcare. There were 243 people working in this sector, with 61 businesses.
Many people who live in Buchholterberg also work there. In 2000, 288 people both lived and worked in the municipality. However, many more people (442) traveled outside Buchholterberg for their jobs. Only 100 people came into Buchholterberg to work.
Getting to Work
About 10.1% of workers used public transportation to get to work. Most people (58.5%) used a private car.
Taxes
Buchholterberg has one of the lowest local and cantonal tax rates in the canton of Bern. This means people living here pay less in taxes compared to many other places.
Religion
According to the 2000 census, most people in Buchholterberg (about 79.8%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 2.5% were Roman Catholic. A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches (8.55%) or were Muslim (0.54%). About 2.58% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education
In Buchholterberg, about 56% of adults have finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 11.5% have gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
School System
The Canton of Bern has a specific school system. It starts with one year of non-required Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school. Then, there are three years of required lower Secondary school. In 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 Buchholterberg
During the 2012–13 school year, 155 students attended classes in Buchholterberg. There were 23 students in German-language kindergarten classes. The primary school had 99 students. Some students (33) from Buchholterberg attended lower secondary schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Buchholterberg para niños
