Grindel, Switzerland facts for kids
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Grindel village
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Location in Switzerland
Grindel
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Thierstein | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.08 km2 (1.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 577 m (1,893 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 502 | |
| • Density | 163.0/km2 (422.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4247
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| Surrounded by | Bärschwil, Büsserach, Erschwil, Laufen (BL), Montsevelier (JU), Wahlen bei Laufen (BL) | |
Grindel (which is called Grandelle in French) is a small town, also known as a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Thierstein district, which is part of the canton of Solothurn.
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History of Grindel: A Look Back in Time
Grindel has a long history! The town was first mentioned in official records way back in 1147. Back then, it was known by the name Crindil.
Geography: Where is Grindel Located?
Grindel covers an area of about 3.06 square kilometers (which is about 1.18 square miles). Imagine a place where nature and buildings share space.
- Nearly half of Grindel's land (41.2%) is used for farming. This means there are fields for crops and pastures for animals.
- A big part of the area (50%) is covered by forests. These are beautiful places with lots of trees.
- About 6.5% of the land has buildings and roads. This is where people live and move around.
- Grindel is shaped like an "S" and is known as a linear village. This means its buildings are mostly spread out along a road or valley.
Coat of Arms: What Does Grindel's Symbol Mean?
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Grindel's coat of arms shows a green fir tree with a black trunk. This tree stands on a green base, and there's a black fence across it. The background color is red.
People of Grindel: Population and Languages
Grindel is home to about 485 people. Most of the people living here are Swiss citizens. A small number (about 3.7%) are foreign nationals.
- Languages Spoken: Most people in Grindel speak German. In fact, 98% of the population speaks German. A few people also speak French or Italian.
- Where People Come From: About half of Grindel's residents were born right there in the town. Others were born in the same canton, elsewhere in Switzerland, or outside of Switzerland.
- Age Groups: Grindel has people of all ages.
- About 8.9% are young children (0-6 years old).
- Around 18.2% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- The largest group, about 32.8%, are adults aged 25-44.
- About 13% of the population are seniors (65-79 years old).
- Homes and Households: In Grindel, there are about 189 households. The average household has about 2.6 people.
- About 20.6% of households have just one person living in them.
- Many households are married couples, some with children and some without.
- Most of the buildings in Grindel are single-family homes.
The chart below shows how Grindel's population has changed over many years:
Economy: How People Work in Grindel
Grindel has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. People in Grindel work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This involves jobs that use natural resources. In Grindel, this mainly means agriculture (farming). There are about 6 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things. In Grindel, this includes construction. There are 2 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: These jobs provide services to people. This includes things like sales, transportation, and education. There are 4 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Grindel travel to other towns for work. About 60.7% of workers use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion: Beliefs in Grindel
Most people in Grindel are Roman Catholic, making up about 80.2% of the population. A smaller group, about 7.7%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other Christian churches, Buddhism, or no religion at all.
Education: Schools in Grindel
Education is important in Grindel.
- About 34.2% of the adults in Grindel have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school.
- About 5.5% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 31 students in Grindel's primary school. While young children can attend non-mandatory Kindergarten, and primary school is in Grindel, older students attend secondary school in a nearby town.
See also
In Spanish: Grindel para niños
