Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus facts for kids
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Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus
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 Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus
Location in Switzerland
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Lebern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.51 km2 (0.97 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 975 | |
| • Density | 388.4/km2 (1,006.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4532
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| Surrounded by | Riedholz, Rüttenen, Solothurn, Zuchwil | |
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Solothurn, within the Lebern district. It's a peaceful place nestled in the beautiful Swiss countryside.
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History of Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus
The first time Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus was ever written about was in the year 1319. Back then, it was known as Velbrunnen.
Geography of Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus covers an area of about 2.5 square kilometers (about 1 square mile). A large part of this land, nearly half (46%), is covered by forests. Another big part (36.8%) is used for farming, where crops are grown or animals graze.
About 14.8% of the land has buildings and roads. A small amount (2%) is made up of rivers. The town is located in the Lebern district, at the bottom of the Jura Mountains, just east of the city of Solothurn.
Coat of Arms
Every town in Switzerland has a special symbol called a coat of arms. The coat of arms for Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus shows a green background with a silver fountain. Above the fountain, on a blue stripe, there is a silver castle with a red roof.
Population and Language
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus has a population of around 923 people (as of 2022). Most people in the town, about 96.3%, speak German. A smaller number of people speak Italian or French.
The population of Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus has changed over time. You can see how the number of people living here has grown or shrunk in the chart below:
Important Landmarks
One of the most important buildings in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus is Waldegg Castle. It is considered a very important heritage site for all of Switzerland. The entire area around Waldegg and Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, which means it's a special place with a rich history and culture.
Economy and Jobs
In Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, people work in different types of jobs.
- Some people work in agriculture, like farming.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which includes making things (manufacturing) or building things (construction).
- The largest group of people work in the tertiary sector, which means they provide services. This can include jobs in shops, restaurants, offices, or working as professionals like scientists.
Many people who live in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus travel to other towns for work. Most people use a private car to get to their jobs, while some use public transportation.
Religion in the Community
According to a survey from 2000, many people in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus are Roman Catholic (42.2%) or belong to the Swiss Reformed Church (34.7%). Some people belong to other Christian churches, and a small number are Muslim. About 17.5% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education
In Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, many adults have completed higher education. About 42.6% of the population have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Also, 23.1% have gone on to even higher education, such as a university.
Most students from Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus attend schools in other towns nearby.
Images for kids
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Feldbrunnen village museum
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Feldbrunnen from the south
See also
In Spanish: Feldbrunnen-Sankt Niklaus para niños
