Eppenberg-Wöschnau facts for kids
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Eppenberg-Wöschnau
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 Eppenberg-Wöschnau
Location in Switzerland
Eppenberg-Wöschnau
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Olten | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.81 km2 (0.70 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 459 m (1,506 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 311 | |
| • Density | 171.8/km2 (445.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5012
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| Surrounded by | Aarau (AG), Niedererlinsbach, Schönenwerd, Unterentfelden (AG) | |
Eppenberg-Wöschnau is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Olten area within the canton of Solothurn. It's a place with a mix of quiet countryside and busy areas.
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History of Eppenberg-Wöschnau
This municipality has a long history! Eppenberg was first written about in documents way back in 1294. It was called in Eppenberg then. Around the same time, Wöschnau was also mentioned as in Weschnowe.
Geography and Landscape
Eppenberg-Wöschnau covers about 1.81 square kilometers (which is about 0.7 square miles). A big part of this land is covered by forests, making up about 43.6% of the area. Another 36.5% is used for farming, like growing crops or for pastures.
About 18.2% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest is made up of rivers or lakes. Eppenberg is mostly a farming village, located on a high, open plateau. Wöschnau is closer to the Aare river and has more small businesses, acting like a suburb of the nearby city of Aarau.
Coat of Arms
The official symbol, or blazon, of Eppenberg-Wöschnau's coat of arms is quite unique. It shows three horizontal stripes: red at the top, silver (white) in the middle, and black at the bottom. On top of these stripes, there is a blue sickle with a golden handle.
Population and People
Eppenberg-Wöschnau has a population of around 300 people. A part of the population, about 32.4%, are people from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has changed a bit.
Most people in Eppenberg-Wöschnau speak German, which is about 81% of the population. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and Italian.
In 2000, about 22.4% of the people living in the municipality were born there. Many others were born elsewhere in Switzerland or outside of Switzerland.
The age groups in Eppenberg-Wöschnau show a good mix:
- About 6.6% are young children (0-6 years old).
- About 15.1% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- The largest groups are adults between 25 and 64 years old.
- About 12.4% of the population are seniors (65 years and older).
Most households in the municipality have about 2.4 people on average. There are many single-person households, but also families with children.
The chart below shows how the population of Eppenberg-Wöschnau has changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites
Eppenberg-Wöschnau is home to an important historical site called Buechholz. This place was an Iron Age hilltop settlement. It is recognized as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a very important part of Switzerland's history and culture.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Eppenberg-Wöschnau was 3.8%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs. The municipality has different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers jobs in services, like sales, hotels, restaurants, and professional services.
Many people who live in Eppenberg-Wöschnau travel to other places for work. About 21% of workers use public transportation, and 55.8% use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in the Community
In 2000, the people of Eppenberg-Wöschnau followed different religions:
- About 31.1% were Roman Catholic.
- About 26.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups included Orthodox Christians, Christian Catholics, and other Christian churches.
- About 9.67% of the population were Islamic.
- Some people were Hindu or belonged to other faiths.
- About 26.59% of the population did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education and Learning
Education is important in Eppenberg-Wöschnau. About 42.3% of the people have finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, about 7.6% have gone on to higher education, such as a university or a Fachhochschule (a type of professional university).
In 2000, 43 students from Eppenberg-Wöschnau went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Eppenberg-Wöschnau para niños
