Gunzgen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Gunzgen village
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 Gunzgen
Location in Switzerland
Gunzgen
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Olten | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.93 km2 (1.52 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,689 | |
| • Density | 429.8/km2 (1,113.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4617
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| Surrounded by | Boningen, Egerkingen, Fulenbach, Hägendorf, Härkingen, Kappel | |
Gunzgen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Olten area of Solothurn canton in Switzerland. It's a charming place with a mix of nature and modern life.
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History of Gunzgen
Gunzgen is quite old! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1226. Back then, it was called Gunzichon. Later, in 1320, its name changed slightly to Gunzkon.
Geography and Landscape
Gunzgen covers an area of about 3.94 square kilometers (about 1.5 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. About a quarter of the area is covered by forests.
The rest of the land is where buildings and roads are. A small part is rivers or lakes. Gunzgen is located in the Olten district, in a region called Mittelgäu. It sits along the Dünnern river. The town's boundaries changed a bit between 1933 and 1943 because of a project to fix the Dünnern River.
Gunzgen is a linear village, meaning it stretches out along a road. There's also a smaller part of the town called Allmend. This part is separated from the main village by two major highways, the A1 and A2 motorways.
Gunzgen's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Gunzgen's coat of arms shows an oak tree with leaves and acorns on a silver background. Below that, on a blue background, there's a golden mill wheel. This design likely represents the nature and history of the area.
Population and People
Gunzgen has a population of about 1,618 people (as of 2023). Most people in Gunzgen speak German. A smaller number of people speak Italian.
In 2008, about half of the population was male and half was female. Most residents were Swiss citizens. About 28.6% of the people living in Gunzgen in 2000 were actually born there. Many others were born in the same canton or elsewhere in Switzerland.
The town has a good mix of ages. In 2000, about 8.5% of the population were young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 16.9% of the population. The largest group was adults aged 25-44, making up about 36.1%. There are also older adults and seniors living in Gunzgen.
Most households in Gunzgen have about 2.4 people. There are many single-person households, but also families with children. In 2000, most of the buildings were single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1981 and 2000.
The population of Gunzgen has grown over the years. You can see how the population has changed in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Gunzgen had a low unemployment rate of 3%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job. Many people in Gunzgen work in different areas.
Types of Jobs
- Primary Sector: A small number of people work in farming or forestry. These are jobs that get raw materials from nature.
- Secondary Sector: More people work in manufacturing (making things in factories) or construction (building things).
- Tertiary Sector: The largest number of people work in the service industry. This includes jobs like sales, transportation (moving goods), working in hotels or restaurants, and education.
Many people who live in Gunzgen travel to other towns for work. About 10.8% of workers use public transportation, while most (68.3%) use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Gunzgen
According to the 2000 census, most people in Gunzgen are Roman Catholic. A good number also belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches or Islam. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education System
Education is important in Gunzgen. Many adults have finished high school. About 9.8% of the population has gone on to higher education, like university.
Schools in Gunzgen
During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 138 students in Gunzgen's schools.
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend two years of kindergarten, which is not required but helps them prepare for school. In 2010-2011, there were 25 children in kindergarten.
- Primary School: Students must attend six years of primary school. There were 104 students in primary school in Gunzgen. Some students also attend special, smaller classes.
- Secondary School: After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for three years. All students from Gunzgen attend their secondary school in a nearby town.
In 2000, some students from other towns came to school in Gunzgen. Also, many students from Gunzgen went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Gunzgen para niños
