Fehren facts for kids
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Fehren
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 Fehren
Location in Switzerland
Fehren
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Thierstein | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 587 m (1,926 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 595 | |
| • Density | 402.0/km2 (1,041/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4232
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| Surrounded by | Breitenbach, Büsserach, Meltingen, Nunningen, Zullwil | |
Fehren is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Thierstein district in the canton of Solothurn.
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Fehren's History
Fehren has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1371. Back then, it was known as der Hofe in Ferren.
Fehren's Geography
Fehren covers an area of about 1.48 square kilometers (0.57 square miles). A big part of this land, about 54.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 30.4% of the area.
Land Use in Fehren
About 15.5% of Fehren's land is developed with buildings and roads. A tiny bit, 0.7%, is made up of rivers or lakes. Most of the developed area (10.1%) has houses and other buildings. Roads and transportation take up 4.1%.
The municipality is located in the Thierstein district. It sits on the eastern slope above the Breitenbach valley.
Fehren's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Fehren's coat of arms shows a house with a red roof. On either side of the house are two green pine trees. These trees grow from green hills.
Fehren's Population
Fehren has a population of 595 people. In 2008, a small part of the population (2.5%) were people from other countries. Over ten years (1999–2009), the population grew by 17.8%.
Languages Spoken in Fehren
Most people in Fehren speak German. In 2000, about 96.5% of the population spoke German. French was the second most common language (1.8%), followed by Turkish (0.8%).
Age Groups in Fehren
In 2000, Fehren had a mix of age groups:
- About 8.4% of the population were children aged 0 to 6 years old.
- Teenagers (7 to 19 years old) made up about 13.2% of the population.
- Young adults (20 to 24 years old) were about 5.9%.
- The largest group, 34.6%, were adults aged 25 to 44.
- People aged 45 to 64 made up 25.0%.
- Seniors (65 to 79 years old) were 10.4%, and those over 80 were 2.6%.
Families and Homes
In 2000, there were 199 private homes in Fehren. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home.
- 47 homes had only one person living in them.
- 18 homes had five or more people.
- Many homes (76) were married couples with children.
- There were also 10 single parents living with their children.
Most of the buildings in Fehren are single-family homes. In 2000, 79.5% of all inhabited buildings were single-family homes. The most homes were built between 1971 and 1980.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Fehren's population has changed over many years. You can see how the number of people living in Fehren has grown.
Fehren's Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Fehren was 2.6%. This means only a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Jobs in Fehren
In 2008, Fehren had different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: 19 people worked in farming and forestry. These are jobs that get raw materials from nature.
- Secondary Sector: 8 people worked in manufacturing and construction. These jobs turn raw materials into products or build things.
- Tertiary Sector: 52 people worked in services. This includes jobs like sales, hotels, education, and science.
Many people who live in Fehren travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 236 people commuted out of Fehren for their jobs. About 23% of workers used public transportation, and 62.9% used a private car.
Religion in Fehren
In 2000, most people in Fehren were Roman Catholic (77.6%). About 11.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or Islam. About 7.07% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Fehren
In Fehren, many adults have a good education. About 38.1% of the population have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 8.4% have gone on to higher education, like university.
Schools in Fehren
During the 2010–2011 school year, Fehren had 75 students in its school system.
- Kindergarten: 15 children attended kindergarten. In Solothurn, kindergarten is not required but is available for young children.
- Primary School: 60 students were in primary school. Primary school in Solothurn lasts for six years.
- Secondary School: All students from Fehren who attend lower secondary school go to a school in a nearby town.
In 2000, 30 students from Fehren went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Fehren para niños
