Etziken facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Etziken
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 Etziken
Location in Switzerland
Etziken
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Wasseramt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.37 km2 (1.30 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 973 | |
| • Density | 288.7/km2 (747.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4554
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| Surrounded by | Aeschi, Bolken, Hersiwil, Horriwil, Hüniken, Subingen | |
Etziken is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Wasseramt area of Solothurn canton in Switzerland. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
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Etziken's History
Etziken has a long history! The first time Etziken was written about was in the year 1252. Back then, it was called Ezzinchon. Later, in 1342, its name was recorded as Ertzenkon.
Geography of Etziken
Etziken covers an area of about 3.38 square kilometers (which is about 1.3 square miles). A big part of this land, about 53.8%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields where crops grow and places for animals to graze.
About 32.2% of Etziken's land is covered by forests, which are full of tall trees. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads (about 13.3%). There are also small areas with rivers or lakes, and a tiny bit of land that isn't used for anything (about 0.3% each).
Etziken is located in the Wasseramt district. It sits among hills that were formed by ancient glaciers. The town itself is a linear village, meaning its buildings are mostly spread out along a road.
Etziken's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique picture that represents the town. Etziken's coat of arms is red (Gules). On it, you can see a silver (Argent) water tower. This tower stands on top of three green hills (Mount of 3 Coupeaux Vert).
People of Etziken
Etziken has a population of about 750 people. Most people in Etziken speak German, which is spoken by about 96.4% of the residents. A smaller number of people speak French or Italian.
Many people living in Etziken were born there or in the same area of Switzerland. About 5.1% of the people living in Etziken are from other countries.
Age Groups in Etziken
In Etziken, there are different age groups:
- About 7.5% of the population are young children (0-6 years old).
- About 17.2% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- About 30.0% are young adults (25-44 years old).
- About 25.0% are middle-aged adults (45-64 years old).
- About 10.9% are older adults (65-79 years old).
- About 4.7% are over 80 years old.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Etziken has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below:
Etziken's Economy
The economy of Etziken involves different types of jobs.
- Some people work in the primary sector, which means they work in farming.
- Many people work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing (making things in factories) and construction (building things).
- Others work in the tertiary sector, which involves services. This can include jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, healthcare, and education.
Many people who live in Etziken travel to other towns for work. Most people use a private car to get to their jobs, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Etziken
In Etziken, people follow different religions.
- About 50.7% of the people are Roman Catholic.
- About 35.0% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller numbers of people belong to other Christian churches, or are Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu.
- Some people do not belong to any church or religion.
Education in Etziken
Education is important in Etziken.
- About 40.7% of the people have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school.
- About 10.9% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
Most students from Etziken attend schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Etziken para niños
