Erschwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Erschwil
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Erschwil village church
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 Erschwil
Location in Switzerland
Erschwil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Thierstein | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.43 km2 (2.87 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 447 m (1,467 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 948 | |
| • Density | 127.59/km2 (330.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4228
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| Surrounded by | Beinwil, Büsserach, Grindel, Meltingen, Montsevelier (JU) | |
Erschwil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Thierstein district. It's part of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.
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A Glimpse into Erschwil's Past
Erschwil has a long history! It was first mentioned way back in 1147. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Hergiswilre.
Exploring Erschwil's Geography
Erschwil covers an area of about 7.43 square kilometers (that's about 2.87 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 58%, is covered by forests. About 35% of the area is used for farming, like growing crops or for pastures where animals graze.
The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 7% of the land. There are also a few rivers or lakes, but they make up a very small part of the area.
Erschwil is located in the Thierstein district. It's a long village that stretches out on both sides of the Lüssel river.
What Does Erschwil's Coat of Arms Mean?
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge! Erschwil's coat of arms shows a pick and a smith's hammer, both in black, crossed over each other on a golden background. This design likely represents the hard work and perhaps the mining or crafting history of the area.
Who Lives in Erschwil?
Erschwil is home to about 948 people. Most people in Erschwil speak German, which is about 96% of the population. A smaller number of people speak French or Serbo-Croatian.
In 2000, about half of the people living in Erschwil were born there. Many others were born in the same canton (Solothurn) or elsewhere in Switzerland. Only a small percentage were born outside of Switzerland.
The population of Erschwil has changed a little over the years. For example, between 1999 and 2009, the population slightly decreased.
Age Groups in Erschwil
Let's look at the different age groups in Erschwil (based on data from 2000):
- About 8.6% of the population are young children (0-6 years old).
- Around 17.8% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- About 30% of the people are young adults (25-44 years old).
- Around 20.5% are middle-aged adults (45-64 years old).
- About 14.2% are seniors (65-79 years old), and 4.7% are over 80.
Homes in Erschwil
In 2000, there were 341 private homes in Erschwil. On average, about 2.7 people lived in each home. Most of the buildings in Erschwil are single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1981 and 1990.
Most of the apartments in Erschwil have five rooms, and almost all of them are lived in all year round.
Literature About Erschwil
If you want to learn even more about Erschwil, there's a book called "Erschwil - Leben an der Lüssel" (which means "Erschwil - Life on the Lüssel River"). It's a big book with 768 pages, written by Simon Lutz and published in 2012.
Erschwil's Economy: What Do People Do?
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In Erschwil, people work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming. In 2008, about 33 people worked in this area.
- Secondary Sector: These are jobs where people make things, like in factories or construction. About 224 people worked in this sector, with many in construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, restaurants, or schools. About 67 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Erschwil travel to other towns for work. In fact, for every person who comes to Erschwil to work, about two people leave Erschwil to work somewhere else. Most people use a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Erschwil
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Erschwil are Roman Catholic (about 77.7%). The next largest group belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church (about 11.1%). A small number of people belong to other Christian churches, or are Muslim. Some people don't belong to any church.
Education and Schools in Erschwil
Education is important in Erschwil! Many adults have completed high school, and some have gone on to college or university.
In the 2010-2011 school year, there were 82 students in Erschwil's schools.
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend two years of kindergarten, which is not required but helps them get ready for school. In 2010-2011, there were 23 children in kindergarten.
- Primary School: Students attend primary school for six years. Erschwil had 59 students in primary school during that year.
- Secondary School: After primary school, students go to secondary school. Students from Erschwil attend their secondary school in a nearby town.
As of 2000[update], 48 students from Erschwil went to school outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Erschwil para niños
