Hersiwil facts for kids
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Hersiwil
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 Hersiwil
Location in Switzerland
Hersiwil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Wasseramt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.43 km2 (0.55 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 491 m (1,611 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 190 | |
| • Density | 133/km2 (344/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4558
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| Surrounded by | Aeschi, Etziken, Halten, Heinrichswil-Winistorf, Horriwil, Oekingen | |
Hersiwil was once a small town, or municipality, located in the Wasseramt district of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. On January 1, 2013, Hersiwil joined with two other former municipalities, Heinrichswil-Winistorf and Heinrichswil-Winistorf, to create a new, larger municipality called Drei Höfe.
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A Look at Hersiwil's Past
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Hersiwil was first mentioned in official records way back in 1324. For a long time, until 1798, it was linked with Heinrichswil as a "double municipality." Later, Winistorf joined them, forming a "triple municipality" called Hersiwil-Heinrichswil-Winistorf.
However, in 1854, these three towns decided to split up and become separate, independent municipalities. Then, in 1993, Heinrichswil and Winistorf decided to merge again, but Hersiwil chose to remain independent for a while longer. Finally, in 2013, Hersiwil also joined them to form the new municipality of Drei Höfe.
What is Hersiwil Like?
Hersiwil is a small area, about 1.43 square kilometers (0.55 square miles). Most of its land, about 67.8%, is used for agriculture, which means farming. About 22.4% of the land is covered by forests.
A smaller part, about 6.3%, is developed with buildings and roads. There are also some rivers and lakes, making up about 1.4% of the area. The rest, a tiny 0.7%, is land that isn't used for anything specific.
Hersiwil is located in the Wasseramt district, which is known for its farming communities.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Hersiwil's coat of arms is described as Or a Ploughshare doubled Sable. This means it has a golden (Or) background with two black (Sable) ploughshares. A ploughshare is the sharp part of a plow that cuts through the soil, showing that farming was very important to Hersiwil.
Who Lives in Hersiwil?
In 2011, Hersiwil had a population of 190 people. Most people in Hersiwil speak German, which is the main language in the area.
Looking at the age groups in 2000:
- About 10.7% of the population were young children (0-6 years old).
- About 18.5% were teenagers (7-19 years old).
- Adults aged 25-44 made up the largest group, about 34.5% of the population.
- About 10.7% of the people were seniors aged 65-79, and a small group of 3.6% were over 80 years old.
This chart shows how the population of Hersiwil has changed over many years:
How People Earned a Living
In 2008, most jobs in Hersiwil were in agriculture (farming). There were also a few jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing and construction, and some in the tertiary sector, which includes services like moving goods.
Many people who lived in Hersiwil actually traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, about 61.6% of working people used public transportation to get to their jobs, while 74.4% used a private car.
Religion in Hersiwil
According to a census in 2000, most people in Hersiwil were Roman Catholic, making up about 60.7% of the population. Another 31.0% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
In Hersiwil, about 47.6% of the people had completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 9.5% had gone on to higher education, such as a university.
Most students from Hersiwil attended schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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Hersiwil, Hauptstrasse
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An old postcard from Hersiwil, around 1900
See also
In Spanish: Hersiwil para niños
