Gempen facts for kids
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 Gempen
Location in Switzerland
Gempen
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Dorneck | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.99 km2 (2.31 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 676 m (2,218 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 904 | |
| • Density | 150.92/km2 (390.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4145
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| Surrounded by | Arlesheim (BL), Büren, Dornach, Frenkendorf (BL), Hochwald, Muttenz (BL), Nuglar-Sankt Pantaleon, Pratteln (BL) | |
Gempen (which is Gämpe in Swiss German) is a small town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Solothurn, within the Dorneck district.
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History of Gempen
Gempen was first mentioned in old records in 1277. Back then, it was called Gempenon.
Geography of Gempen
Gempen covers an area of about 6 square kilometers (2.3 square miles). A big part of this land, about 52%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 41% of the area. The remaining 6% is where buildings and roads are located.
The town is found on the eastern edge of two hills, the Schartenfluh and Gempenfluh. Gempen includes the main village and smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets are Gempenstollen, Schönmatt, and Baumgarten.
Gempen's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Gempen shows a hand with three fingers pointing up. This hand is silver and has a red sleeve. It comes out from the bottom of a blue shield.
Population and People of Gempen
Gempen has a population of about 904 people. About 16% of the people living in Gempen are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 16%.
Most people in Gempen speak German, which is about 94% of the population. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and French.
In Gempen, about 25% of the people were born there. Another 10% were born in the same canton. About 44% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 18% were born outside of Switzerland.
The age groups in Gempen include:
- Children (0-6 years old): About 8%
- Teenagers (7-19 years old): About 18%
- Young Adults (20-24 years old): About 7%
- Adults (25-44 years old): About 30%
- Middle-aged Adults (45-64 years old): About 25%
- Seniors (65-79 years old): About 9%
- Elders (over 80 years old): About 3%
Most homes in Gempen are single-family houses. Many of these houses were built between 1971 and 1980, and also between 1990 and 2000. Most apartments in Gempen have five rooms or more.
The chart below shows how Gempen's population has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs in Gempen
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Gempen was very low, at 0.9%. Many people in Gempen have jobs in different areas.
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 47 people work in this area, with 13 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 31 people work here, with 6 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, hotels, healthcare, and education. About 256 people work in this sector, with 20 businesses.
Many people who live in Gempen travel to other towns for work. Also, some people come into Gempen from other places for their jobs. About 13.5% of workers use public transportation, while 50.3% use a private car to get to work.
Religion in Gempen
Based on a 2000 survey, people in Gempen follow different religions:
- About 37% are Roman Catholic.
- About 31% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups include Orthodox Christians, other Christian churches, and Islamic people.
- About 22% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education in Gempen
Many adults in Gempen have completed higher education. About 38% have finished upper secondary education. About 17% have gone on to a university or a specialized college.
In the 2010-2011 school year, there were 47 students in Gempen's primary school system. In the Canton of Solothurn, children can attend two years of non-required Kindergarten. After that, they go to six years of primary school. Students from Gempen who go to secondary school attend classes in a nearby town.
Places to See in Gempen
Near Gempen, you can find the Gempenturm|lt=Gempentower. This tower offers amazing views of the wider countryside around Basel, Dornach, and Aesch.
Images for kids
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The town hall of Gempen.
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The coat of arms of Gempen.
See also
In Spanish: Gempen para niños
