Flumenthal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flumenthal
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 Flumenthal
Location in Switzerland
Flumenthal
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Lebern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.11 km2 (1.20 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,052 | |
| • Density | 338.3/km2 (876.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4534
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| Surrounded by | Attiswil (BE), Deitingen, Hubersdorf, Riedholz, Wangen an der Aare (BE) | |
Flumenthal is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lebern district. It's part of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a mix of natural beauty and local life.
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Flumenthal Dam: Controlling the Water
The Flumenthal dam was built in the 1970s on the Aare river. Its main job is to help control the water levels of three lakes in the Seeland area. This dam is an important part of managing the water flow in the region.
Geography: Where Flumenthal Is Located
Flumenthal covers an area of about 3.11 square kilometers (which is about 1.2 square miles). A large part of this area, almost half (48.9%), is used for farming. Forests cover about a quarter (24.8%) of the land.
About 19.6% of Flumenthal is built up with buildings and roads. Rivers and lakes make up 5.5% of the area.
The town is in the Lebern district. The northern part of Flumenthal sits on a gravel terrace formed by the Aare river, while the southern part stretches along the river itself.
Coat of Arms: The Town's Symbol
The coat of arms for Flumenthal is a special symbol for the town. It shows a "Moor's head" on a gold background. This head has a silver headband and collar, and red lips. A coat of arms is like a unique badge for a town or family.
Demographics: Who Lives in Flumenthal?
Flumenthal has a population of about 1,000 people. Most people in Flumenthal (about 95%) speak German. A smaller number of people speak Albanian or Italian.
In 2008, about 8.5% of the people living in Flumenthal were from other countries. The population has changed a little over the years.
Age Groups in Flumenthal
Looking at the age of people in Flumenthal in 2000:
- About 7.7% of the population were young children (0-6 years old).
- Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 15.1%.
- Young adults (20-24 years old) were about 5.7%.
- The largest group, adults aged 25-44, made up 33.8%.
- People aged 45-64 were 25.1%.
- Seniors (65-79 years old) were 10.1%, and those over 80 were 2.5%.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Flumenthal has changed throughout history:
Heritage Sites: Important Buildings
The Parish Church of St. Peter and Paul in Flumenthal is a very important building. It's listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance, meaning it's a special place with historical or cultural value.
Economy: How People Work in Flumenthal
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Flumenthal was 2.7%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, people in Flumenthal worked in different areas:
- Primary sector: About 23 people worked in farming. This sector involves getting raw materials from nature.
- Secondary sector: About 67 people worked in this sector, which includes manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary sector: The largest group, 265 people, worked in the service sector. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, healthcare, and education.
Many people who live in Flumenthal travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 68% of workers used a private car to get to their jobs, while 13.2% used public transportation.
Religion: Beliefs in Flumenthal
According to a 2000 survey, people in Flumenthal follow different religions:
- About 39.4% were Roman Catholic.
- About 34.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups included Orthodox Christians, Christian Catholic Church members, and other Christian churches.
- About 1.99% of the population was Islamic.
- A small number of people were Buddhist.
- About 18.19% of the population said they didn't belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education: Schools in Flumenthal
Many adults in Flumenthal have a good education. About 44.4% have finished high school (called "upper secondary education" in Switzerland). About 8.3% have gone on to higher education, like university.
School System
The school system in Solothurn canton, where Flumenthal is, works like this:
- Young children can attend two years of non-required Kindergarten. In 2010-2011, there were 18 children in kindergarten in Flumenthal.
- Students then go to six years of primary school. In Flumenthal, there were 76 primary school students during that time.
- After primary school, students go to secondary school. The first three years are required. Students from Flumenthal attend their secondary school in a nearby town.
In 2000, 11 students came to Flumenthal for school from other towns, while 55 students from Flumenthal went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Flumenthal para niños
