Graben, Switzerland facts for kids

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Country	Switzerland
Canton	Bern
District	Oberaargau
Area
• Total	3.16 km2 (1.22 sq mi)
Elevation	455 m (1,493 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	336
• Density	106.3/km2 (275.4/sq mi)
Postal code	3376
Surrounded by	Aarwangen, Bannwil, Berken, Heimenhausen, Herzogenbuchsee, Thunstetten

Graben is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Oberaargau area of the Bern canton. Switzerland is a country in Europe.

History of Graben

Graben has a long history. It was first written about in the year 1220. Back then, it was called Stadonce.

Later, in the 1800s, people knew it by a different name. It was called Graben durch den Wald. This means "Graben through the forest."

Geography of Graben

Aerial view of Graben and nearby towns in 1923

Graben covers an area of about 3.16 square kilometers (1.22 square miles). This information is from 2009.

Most of Graben's land is used for farming. About 52.8% of the area is farmland. Forests cover a large part too, about 36.7% of the land.

Around 7% of Graben is built up with buildings and roads. A small part, about 3.5%, is made up of rivers or lakes. Very little land, only 0.3%, cannot be used for anything.

The town is located where two rivers meet. The Önz river flows into the larger Aare river. This area is a special nature reserve.

Graben also includes several smaller villages or neighborhoods. These are called hamlets. Some of these hamlets are Baumgarten, Burach, Gsoll, Hubel, Kleinholz, Schörlishäusern, Schwendi, and Stadönz.

People and Population

Graben has a population of 336 people. This number is updated regularly.

In 2007, about 4.7% of the people living in Graben were from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Graben has grown a little.

Most people in Graben speak German. About 98.7% of the population speaks German. A smaller number speak French (1.0%) or English (0.3%). This information is from the year 2000.

Political Choices

In the 2007 election, the most popular political party was the Swiss People's Party (SVP). They received 62% of the votes.

Other popular parties included the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland (SPS) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP). There were also some smaller local parties.

Age Groups and Education

In 2000, the population of Graben was divided by age. Children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up 27.2% of the people. Adults (ages 20–64) were the largest group, at 56%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 16.8% of the population.

Many adults in Graben have a good education. About 75.9% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes university or special colleges.

Jobs and Economy

Graben has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work have jobs. The rate is about 1.97%.

In 2005, many people worked in farming. This is called the primary economic sector. There were 39 people working in this area, with 12 businesses.

A few people worked in manufacturing or construction. This is the secondary sector. There were 6 people and 2 businesses in this area.

More people worked in services, like shops or offices. This is the tertiary sector. There were 45 people and 6 businesses in this sector.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Graben has changed throughout history. Here is a look at the population in different years:

See also

In Spanish: Graben para niños