Häutligen facts for kids
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Häutligen
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 Häutligen
Location in Switzerland
Häutligen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Bern-Mittelland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.07 km2 (1.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 762 m (2,500 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 256 | |
| • Density | 83.39/km2 (216.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3510
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| Surrounded by | Freimettigen, Konolfingen, Oberdiessbach, Tägertschi, Wichtrach | |
Häutligen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Bern-Mittelland district in the canton of Bern. As of December 2011, about 239 people live in Häutligen.
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History of Häutligen
Häutligen was first written about in the year 1240. Back then, its name was Hutlingen.
Ancient Discoveries in Häutligen
Scientists have found old gold coins and a grave from a very old time called the La Tene era. This shows people lived here a long, long time ago.
Häutligen in the Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, different noble families and religious groups owned parts of the village. Around the 1500s, the big city of Bern took control of Häutligen.
Schools and Parishes in Häutligen
The first school in Häutligen was built in 1833. Students from Häutligen and a nearby town called Tägertschi shared this school. A new school building was built in 1961.
Until 1911, Häutligen was part of the Münsingen parish (a church area). After that, it joined the Stalden-Konolfingen parish.
Geography of Häutligen
Häutligen covers an area of about 3 square kilometers (1.2 square miles).
Land Use in Häutligen
- Most of the land, about 68.1%, is used for agriculture. This means it's used for farming, like growing crops or for pastures where animals graze.
- About 27.4% of the land is covered by forests.
- A small part, about 3.6%, has buildings or roads.
The town is located on a flat area called a plateau. This plateau is found between the Aare River Valley and the Kiesen Valley.
Changes in Districts
On January 1, 2010, Häutligen became part of a new administrative area. This new area is called Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland.
Häutligen's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special symbol for a town or family. Häutligen's coat of arms has a few interesting parts:
- It shows a red rose on a silver background.
- It also has a white butcher's axe with a gold handle on a red background.
- At the bottom, there are three green hills.
People of Häutligen (Demographics)
Häutligen is a small community. As of 2010, only a very small number of people living there were foreign nationals (about 1.7%).
Languages Spoken in Häutligen
Most people in Häutligen speak German. In 2000, about 99.5% of the people spoke German as their main language. A very small number spoke French.
Where People in Häutligen Were Born
In 2000, about half of the people (50.2%) living in Häutligen were also born there. Many others (42.1%) were born in the same canton (Bern). A few people were born in other parts of Switzerland or in other countries.
Age Groups in Häutligen
As of 2011, the population of Häutligen includes:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old): 22.6%
- Adults (20–64 years old): 65.3%
- Seniors (over 64 years old): 12.1%
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Häutligen has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below:
Sights in Häutligen
The whole village of Häutligen is considered a special historical site. It's part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it's important to protect its buildings and history.
Economy and Jobs in Häutligen
In 2011, Häutligen had a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs in Häutligen
In 2008, there were 70 people working in Häutligen. Jobs are usually divided into three main groups:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In Häutligen, 39 people worked in this area, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs like manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There were 12 people working in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like healthcare or education. There were 19 people working in this sector.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Häutligen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 74 people left Häutligen for their jobs, while only 14 people came into Häutligen to work. Most people (59.1%) used a private car to get to work, while a few (4.3%) used public transportation.
Religion in Häutligen
Based on a census in 2000, most people in Häutligen (85.5%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number (2.7%) were Roman Catholic. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, and a few had no religious affiliation.
Education in Häutligen
In Switzerland, education is very important.
School System in Bern Canton
The school system in the Canton of Bern works like this:
- One year of non-required Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of lower Secondary school. Students are grouped based on their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to continue their schooling or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
Students in Häutligen
During the 2010-2011 school year, 21 students attended classes in Häutligen. There were no kindergarten classes in the town itself. The town had one primary school class with 16 students. Other students attended private or special schools nearby.
Some students from Häutligen travel to schools in other towns, and a few students from other towns come to school in Häutligen.
See also
In Spanish: Häutligen para niños
