Eschert facts for kids
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 Eschert
Location in Switzerland
Eschert
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Jura bernois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.58 km2 (2.54 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 596 m (1,955 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 377 | |
| • Density | 57.29/km2 (148.39/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2743
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| Surrounded by | Court, Moutier, Belprahon, Grandval, Gänsbrunnen (SO) | |
Eschert is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Jura bernois area of the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking part of Switzerland known as the Bernese Jura.
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History of Eschert
Early Beginnings and Changes
Eschert was first written about in 1179. Back then, it was called Escert. For a long time, the village was owned by a powerful monastery called Moutier-Grandval Abbey.
In 1531, something big happened. The local church in Grandval, which included Eschert, changed its religion. It became part of the Protestant Reformation, a new Christian faith.
Fires and French Rule
In 1733, a large fire destroyed most of the buildings in Eschert. Later, in 1797, the French army won a big battle. Because of this, Eschert became part of France. It was first in a French area called Mont-Terrible, and then in Haut-Rhin in 1800.
After Napoleon was defeated, the leaders of Europe met at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. They decided that Eschert would become part of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland.
Eschert Today
Eschert was quite isolated for a long time. It didn't have major roads or train lines. It stayed a quiet farming village until the 1900s. Today, more people who live in Eschert travel to nearby towns for work. They often work in factories in the areas around the village.
Eschert's Geography
Eschert covers an area of about 6.56 square kilometers (2.53 square miles). A big part of this land is used for farming (40.1%). Even more of it (55.6%) is covered by forests.
About 4.1% of the land has buildings or roads. A tiny bit (0.3%) is rivers or lakes. The rest (0.2%) is land that can't be used for farming or building.
Eschert is shaped like a star and sits on the southern side of a valley called the Grand Val (which means "Big Valley"). Part of the village is right next to the Raus river, near the town of Moutier.
On January 1, 2010, Eschert became part of a new administrative area called Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois. This made the local government structure simpler.
Eschert's Coat of Arms
The blazon (official description) of Eschert's coat of arms is: Silver background with seven red ears of grain, arranged in a diagonal line of 2, then 3, then 2. This design likely shows the importance of farming to the village.
People of Eschert (Demographics)
Eschert has a population of about 372 people (as of December 2011). About 16.7% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the population has changed a little, mostly due to people moving in and out.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Eschert (83.7%) speak French as their main language. German is the second most common language (8.1%), and Italian is third (2.8%).
Who Lives Here?
In 2008, about 53.4% of the population were men and 46.6% were women. Most people living in Eschert were born in Switzerland. About 27.8% were born right in Eschert.
Families and Homes
In 2011, about 23.1% of the population were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up 58.3%, and seniors (over 64 years old) were 18.5%.
Many people in Eschert are married. In 2010, there were 34 homes where only one person lived, and 18 homes with five or more people. Most apartments (86.1%) are lived in all the time.
Population Over Time
The chart below shows how Eschert's population has changed over many years:
Eschert's Economy
Jobs and Work
In 2011, Eschert had a low unemployment rate of 1.68%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job. In 2008, 125 people worked in the municipality.
Jobs are usually divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In Eschert, 16 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in factories and construction. 87 people worked here.
- Tertiary sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops, hotels, or healthcare. 22 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Eschert travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 108 people left Eschert to work, while 75 people came into Eschert for their jobs.
Getting to Work
About 15.9% of working people used public transportation (like buses or trains) to get to work. Most people (59.7%) used a private car.
Religion in Eschert
Based on a 2000 survey, about 48.6% of people in Eschert belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a Protestant church). About 33.1% were Roman Catholic.
Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or to other religions like Islam or Buddhism. About 9.55% of the population said they didn't belong to any church.
Education in Eschert
School System
In the Canton of Bern, where Eschert is located, the school system works like this:
- One year of non-mandatory Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of lower Secondary school. Here, students are grouped by their abilities.
After secondary school, students can go on to more schooling or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
Students in Eschert
During the 2011–12 school year, 50 students went to school in Eschert.
- There was one kindergarten class with 14 students.
- There were two primary classes with 36 students.
Some students in Eschert's schools had a different first language than the one used in the classroom. This shows the diversity in the community.
In 2000, 35 students went to school in Eschert. Most of them (27 students) came from other towns to attend school here. Also, 41 residents of Eschert went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Eschert para niños
