Heinrichswil-Winistorf facts for kids
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Heinrichswil-Winistorf
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 Heinrichswil-Winistorf
Location in Switzerland
Heinrichswil-Winistorf
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Wasseramt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.13 km2 (1.21 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 530 | |
| • Density | 169.3/km2 (439/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4558
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| Surrounded by | Aeschi, Halten, Hellsau (BE), Hersiwil, Höchstetten (BE), Recherswil, Seeberg (BE), Willadingen (BE) | |
Heinrichswil-Winistorf was a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Wasseramt district. This area is part of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. It was created in 1993 when two smaller places, Heinrichswil and Winistorf, joined together. Later, on January 1, 2013, Heinrichswil-Winistorf and another municipality called Hersiwil combined to form a new town named Drei Höfe.
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History of Heinrichswil-Winistorf
Early Beginnings of Heinrichswil
The village of Heinrichswil was first mentioned in old records in the year 1317. At that time, it was known through a person named Cristan von Heinrichswile.
Joining and Merging Municipalities
For a long time, until 1798, Heinrichswil was linked with Heriswil as a "double municipality." Later, until 1854, it was part of an even larger group called the "triple municipality" of Heinrichswil-Hersiwil-Winistorf. This shows how these small towns have changed and combined over many years.
Geography and Landscape
Understanding the Area
Heinrichswil-Winistorf covered an area of about 3.13 square kilometers (which is about 1.21 square miles). This information is from 2009.
How the Land Was Used
A large part of the land, about 50.8%, was used for farming. Forests covered about 40.3% of the area. The remaining 8.0% of the land was developed with buildings or roads.
Most of the built-up areas were homes and other buildings (5.4%). Roads and other transport paths made up 2.6%. All the forested land was covered with thick, heavy forests.
For farming, about 41.5% of the land was used to grow crops. Another 6.1% was used for pastures where animals could graze. A smaller part, 3.2%, was used for growing fruits in orchards or grapes for wine.
Location of the Villages
The former municipality was located in the Wasseramt district. It sat on a small hill formed by a moraine, which is a type of landform left behind by glaciers. It was found along the road that connects the towns of Halten and Seeberg. Heinrichswil-Winistorf included the two main villages: Heinrichswil and Winistorf.
Coat of Arms Meaning
The blazon (official description) of the town's coat of arms is quite specific. It is described as Chevrony of four Vert and Argent overall on a Pale Sable a Corn Ear Or. This means it has a pattern of four green (Vert) and silver (Argent) chevron shapes. On top of this, there is a black (Sable) vertical stripe, and on that stripe, there is a golden (Or) ear of corn. This design likely represents the farming and natural features of the area.
Population and People
Population Numbers
In 2011, Heinrichswil-Winistorf had a population of 530 people. About 4.2% of these people were foreign nationals living in the area in 2008. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by about 6.3%. This growth was mostly due to people moving into the area.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Heinrichswil-Winistorf spoke German, making up 97.7% of the population. A few people also spoke Italian (0.4%) and English (0.4%). Only one person spoke French.
Where People Were Born
About 32% of the people living in Heinrichswil-Winistorf in 2000 were actually born there. Another 27.7% were born in the same canton (Solothurn). About 33.3% came from other parts of Switzerland, and 5.9% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in the Community
Looking at the population in 2000, here's how the age groups were divided:
- Children (0-6 years old): 6.4%
- Teenagers (7-19 years old): 22.2%
- Young Adults (20-24 years old): 3.0%
- Adults (25-44 years old): 31.3%
- Middle-aged Adults (45-64 years old): 26.1%
- Seniors (65-79 years old): 8.3%
- Very Senior (over 80 years old): 2.7%
Historical Population Changes
The chart below shows how the population of Heinrichswil-Winistorf changed over many years. You can see how the number of people living there has gone up and down.
Economy and Jobs
Work and Employment
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Heinrichswil-Winistorf was 2.9%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted to work could not find jobs.
Types of Jobs Available
In 2008, there were different types of jobs in the municipality:
- Primary Sector: 24 people worked in this sector, mainly in agriculture (farming). There were 8 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: 7 people worked in this sector. This included manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There were 4 businesses here.
- Tertiary Sector: 23 people worked in this sector. This includes services like transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education. There were 8 businesses in this sector.
In total, 278 residents had jobs, and about 40.6% of these workers were women.
Commuting for Work
In 2000, many people who lived in Heinrichswil-Winistorf traveled outside the municipality for work. About 221 people commuted away, while only 31 people came into the municipality for their jobs. This shows that more people left for work than came in.
Most people used private cars (69.1%) to get to work. A smaller number (6.8%) used public transportation.
Religion in the Community
Religious Groups in 2000
Based on the 2000 census, people in Heinrichswil-Winistorf belonged to different religious groups:
- Roman Catholic: 33.3% of the population.
- Swiss Reformed Church: 46.0% of the population.
- Other Christian churches: About 2.65% of the population. This included members of the Christian Catholic Church of Switzerland and other Christian groups.
- Islamic: About 0.57% of the population.
- No religion: About 16.10% of the population said they belonged to no church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education and Learning
Education Levels Achieved
In Heinrichswil-Winistorf, about 41.5% of the population had completed non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, 13.1% had completed higher education, such as university or a specialized college (Fachhochschule).
Students and Schools
In 2000, 16 students who lived in other towns came to Heinrichswil-Winistorf for school. At the same time, 49 residents of Heinrichswil-Winistorf went to schools outside their municipality. This shows a movement of students for their education.
See also
In Spanish: Heinrichswil-Winistorf para niños
