Himmelried facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Himmelried
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 Himmelried
Location in Switzerland
Himmelried
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Thierstein | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.02 km2 (2.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 662 m (2,172 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 961 | |
| • Density | 159.63/km2 (413.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4204
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| Surrounded by | Breitenbach, Brislach (BL), Duggingen (BL), Grellingen (BL), Nunningen, Seewen | |
Himmelried is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Thierstein district. It's part of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.
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A Look Back in Time
Himmelried was first mentioned in official records way back in 1288. Back then, it was called in villa Heimenriet. This shows that people have lived here for a very long time!
Exploring Himmelried's Geography
Himmelried covers an area of about 6 square kilometers (about 2.3 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 60%, is covered by forests. About 30% is used for farming, like growing crops or for pastures where animals graze.
The town is nestled on the southern side of the Homberg mountain. It sits above the beautiful Kaltbrunnen valley. Himmelried includes the main village and smaller areas called hamlets, such as Steffen, Baumgarten, and Schindelboden. You can also find scattered farmhouses around the area.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Himmelried's coat of arms shows a green juniper tree. This tree grows out of a green hill. On either side of the tree, there are two red stars.
Who Lives in Himmelried?
Himmelried has a population of 961 people. Most people in Himmelried speak German, which is the main language. A smaller number of people also speak French or English.
Many people who live in Himmelried were born there. Others moved from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
The chart below shows how Himmelried's population has changed over many years:
Important Historical Places
Himmelried is home to the Kastelhöhle, which is a very old cave. This cave is a heritage site of national significance. This means it's a very important place for Switzerland's history and culture.
Himmelried's Economy and Jobs
In Himmelried, people work in different types of jobs. Some work in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming. Others work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing. Many people also work in the tertiary sector, which covers jobs like sales, science, and education.
Most people who live in Himmelried travel to other towns for work. A large number of them use private cars to get to their jobs.
Religion in the Community
In Himmelried, many people are Roman Catholic. A good number also belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian faiths, Islam, or Buddhism. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education and Schools
In Himmelried, many adults have completed higher education, like going to a university.
For younger students, the Canton of Solothurn has a school system that includes two years of non-required Kindergarten. After that, students attend six years of primary school. For secondary school, students from Himmelried go to schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Himmelried para niños
