Gossliwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gossliwil
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 Gossliwil
Location in Switzerland
Gossliwil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Bucheggberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 539 m (1,768 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 194 | |
| • Density | 100.0/km2 (259.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4579
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| Surrounded by | Bibern, Hessigkofen, Lüterswil-Gächliwil, Oberwil bei Büren (BE), Rüti bei Büren (BE) | |
Gossliwil was once a small municipality (like a town or village) located in the Bucheggberg district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. It was a quiet place with a small population.
On January 1, 2014, Gossliwil joined with several other nearby municipalities. These included Tscheppach, Brügglen, Aetingen, Aetigkofen, Bibern (SO), Hessigkofen, Mühledorf (SO), Küttigkofen, and Kyburg-Buchegg. Together, they formed a brand new, larger municipality called Buchegg.
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History of Gossliwil
Gossliwil has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1246. At that time, its name was written as Gosseriswile. Later, in 1276, it was called Goselwyl.
Where is Gossliwil Located?
Before it merged, Gossliwil covered an area of about 2 square kilometers (which is about 0.77 square miles).
- Farmland: A big part of Gossliwil, almost 60%, was used for farming. This means lots of fields for crops and pastures for animals.
- Forests: About 34% of the area was covered by thick forests.
- Buildings and Roads: The remaining land, about 7.7%, was where buildings and roads were located.
Gossliwil was situated in the Bucheggberg district. It sat on a flat area of land, known as a plateau, close to where the Biberenbach river begins.
What Does Gossliwil's Coat of Arms Look Like?
The blazon (a special description) of Gossliwil's municipal coat of arms is quite detailed. Imagine a red shield. On this shield, there's a golden bundle of grain (called a "garb"). This golden grain bundle seems to be growing out of three green hills at the bottom. Around the grain, there are three golden five-leafed flowers (called "cinquefoils"). One flower is above the grain, and two are below it.
Who Lived in Gossliwil?
As of 2011, Gossliwil had a population of 194 people.
- Languages: In 2000, most people (about 97.3%) spoke German. A smaller number spoke Albanian (2.1%) or Portuguese (0.5%).
- Where People Were Born: In 2000, about 41.5% of the people living in Gossliwil were actually born there. Another 18.1% were born in the same canton (Solothurn). About 34.6% came from other parts of Switzerland, and 4.3% were born outside of Switzerland.
- Age Groups: In 2000, about 11.7% of the population were young children (0-6 years old), and 13.3% were teenagers (7-19 years old).
The chart below shows how Gossliwil's population changed over many years:
What Kind of Work Did People Do?
In 2010, Gossliwil had a very low unemployment rate of 1.4%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
- Farming: In 2008, 25 people worked in the primary economic sector, which mostly means farming. There were about 10 businesses related to farming.
- Manufacturing and Construction: Only 2 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes making things (manufacturing) and building (construction). There were 2 businesses in this area.
- Services: 6 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like hotels or restaurants. There were 2 businesses in this sector.
Most people who lived in Gossliwil traveled outside the municipality for work. In 2000, 72.2% of working people used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Gossliwil
According to the 2000 census:
- About 10.1% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- A large majority, about 70.7%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a Protestant church).
- A small number (1.6%) belonged to other Christian churches.
- About 2.66% of the population were Islamic.
- About 12.77% of the people did not belong to any church, or were agnostic (meaning they don't know if God exists) or atheist (meaning they don't believe in God).
Education in Gossliwil
Education is important in Switzerland!
- About 36.2% of the people in Gossliwil had finished non-mandatory upper secondary education (like high school).
- About 14.4% had gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college (a Fachhochschule).
In 2000, 20 residents of Gossliwil went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Gossliwil para niños
