Erlinsbach, Solothurn facts for kids
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Erlinsbach
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 Erlinsbach
Location in Switzerland
Erlinsbach
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Gösgen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.87 km2 (3.42 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,572 | |
| • Density | 402.71/km2 (1,043.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5015
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| Surrounded by | Aarau (AG), Eppenberg-Wöschnau, Erlinsbach (AG), Kienberg, Niedergösgen, Oltingen (BL), Rohr, Schönenwerd, Stüsslingen | |
Erlinsbach is a municipality, which is like a town or local government area, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton (similar to a state) of Solothurn, within the Gösgen district. This municipality was created on January 1, 2006, when two smaller places, Niedererlinsbach and Obererlinsbach, joined together.
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History of Erlinsbach
The two original towns, Niedererlinsbach and Obererlinsbach, were first mentioned in old records way back in 1173. At that time, they were called Arnlesbah. Later, in 1276, Niedererlinsbach was known as Nidern Ernlispach, and Obererlinsbach was called Obern Ernlispach.
Erlinsbach's Coat of Arms
A blazon is a special description of a coat of arms. It tells you what symbols and colors are on it. The coat of arms for Niedererlinsbach had a wavy line that changed color from red to silver. Obererlinsbach's coat of arms showed a green willow tree coming out of a wavy silver bar on a red background. These symbols represent the history and features of each area.
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Niedererlinsbach's Coat of Arms
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Obererlinsbach's Coat of Arms
Geography and Land Use
Erlinsbach covers an area of about 8.87 square kilometers (about 3.42 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming, about 43.2%. Forests cover another big portion, around 40.4% of the area.
The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads, making up about 13.6%. A small part, about 2.8%, is made up of rivers or lakes. Most of the water in the municipality is flowing water, like streams.
Population and People
Erlinsbach has a population of about 3,136 people (as of 2023). About 14.2% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 10.1%.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (48.2%) and females (51.8%). Most people living in Erlinsbach are Swiss citizens.
Historical Population Changes
The chart below shows how the population of Niedererlinsbach and Obererlinsbach changed over many years before they merged.
Important Sights
The entire village of Niedererlinsbach is recognized as an Inventory of Swiss Heritage Site. This means it's a special place with important history and buildings that are protected.
Religion in Erlinsbach
According to a census from 2000, many people in Niedererlinsbach were Roman Catholic (about 47.8%) or belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (about 29.1%). In Obererlinsbach, similar numbers were found, with about 46.9% Roman Catholic and 31.7% Swiss Reformed. Other religions like Islam, Orthodox Christianity, and Hinduism were also present in smaller numbers. Some people did not belong to any church.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Erlinsbach had a low unemployment rate of 2.4%, meaning most people who wanted to work had jobs.
The economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming and natural resources. In Erlinsbach, about 43 people worked in this area, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing, construction, and mining. Around 149 people worked in this sector, making things or building structures.
- Tertiary sector: This is the largest sector and includes jobs that provide services. About 431 people worked in this area. These jobs include things like sales, transportation, working in hotels or restaurants, finance, education, and healthcare.
Many people in Erlinsbach travel for work. About 24.9% use public transportation, and 51.6% use a private car to get to their jobs.
Education in Erlinsbach
Many adults in Erlinsbach have completed their upper secondary education, which is like high school. A good number of people have also gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
In 2000, some students from Erlinsbach went to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns came to study in Erlinsbach.
See also
In Spanish: Erlinsbach (Soleura) para niños
