Büren, Solothurn facts for kids
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Büren
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 Büren
Location in Switzerland
Büren
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Dorneck | |
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| • Total | 6.23 km2 (2.41 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 441 m (1,447 ft) | |
| Highest elevation
(Bürenflue)
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727 m (2,385 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,046 | |
| • Density | 167.90/km2 (434.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4413
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| Surrounded by | Gempen, Hochwald, Lupsingen (BL), Nuglar-Sankt Pantaleon, Seewen, Ziefen (BL) | |
Büren (which is Büüre in Swiss German) is a small town, also called a municipality. It is located in the Dorneck area, within the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.
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History of Büren
Büren is an old place with a long history. It was first written about in the year 1194. Back then, its name was Buoron. Later, in 1317, it was called Bürron. These old records help us learn about its past.
Geography of Büren
Büren covers an area of about 6.23 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half (46.9%), is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there.
Another large part, about 45.6%, is covered by forests. These are important for nature and wildlife. A smaller part, about 7.1%, has buildings and roads. This is where people live and move around. There are also some rivers and lakes, making up a tiny bit of the land (0.3%).
Büren is found in the Dorneck district. It sits at the bottom of a mountain called Schlingenberg.
What is the Coat of Arms of Büren?
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique flag for the town. Büren's coat of arms shows a pear tree. This tree grows from three green hills. Around the tree, there are three golden stars. The background color of the shield is blue.
People and Population in Büren
Büren has a population of about 1,046 people. Most people in Büren speak German. About 96 out of every 100 people speak German. Some others speak Italian or Serbo-Croatian.
In Büren, about half the people are male and half are female. Many people living in Büren were also born there. Others moved from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
The age groups in Büren are spread out. About 8.5% of the people are young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) make up about 20% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) are the largest group. Older people (65 and above) make up a smaller part of the population.
Most people in Büren live in private homes. On average, about 2 to 3 people live in each home. There are different kinds of homes, like single-family houses and buildings with many apartments. Many of the houses were built in the last few decades.
The chart below shows how Büren's population has changed over many years:
Economy in Büren
The economy in Büren involves different types of jobs.
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 36 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves jobs like construction. About 8 people work in this area.
- Tertiary sector: This is the largest sector. It includes jobs in sales, transport, hotels, education, and healthcare. About 123 people work in this area.
Many people who live in Büren travel to other towns for work. About 25% of workers use public transport, and over half (55%) use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Büren
In Büren, people follow different religions.
- About 54% of the people are Roman Catholic.
- About 29% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people belong to other Christian churches, like the Orthodox church or the Christian Catholic Church.
- Some people are Islamic.
- About 11% of the population do not belong to any church. They might be agnostic or atheist.
Education in Büren
Education is important in Büren.
- About 40% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school.
- About 11% have gone on to higher education. This means they have studied at a university or a special college called a Fachhochschule.
Many students from other towns come to Büren for school. Also, some students from Büren go to schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Büren (Soleura) para niños
