Hochwald, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Hochwald
Location in Switzerland
Hochwald
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Dorneck | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.35 km2 (3.22 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,275 | |
| • Density | 152.69/km2 (395.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4146
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| Surrounded by | Büren, Dornach, Duggingen (BL), Gempen, Seewen | |
Hochwald (which means "high forest" in German) is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Solothurn, specifically in the Dorneck district. People who live here sometimes call it Hobel in Swiss German.
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A Look Back: Hochwald's History
Hochwald was first mentioned in old writings around the years 1225-1226. Back then, it was called in villa Honwalt.
Exploring Hochwald's Geography
Hochwald covers an area of about 8.32 square kilometers (about 3.2 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 46%, is used for farming. Even more, about 45%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 9%, has buildings and roads.
Most of the forest is thick woodland. Some areas also have small groups of trees or orchards. For farming, people grow crops on about 23% of the land. Another 19% is used for pastures where animals graze.
The town is located in the Dorneck district, on a flat area called the Gempen plateau. Hochwald itself is a linear village, meaning it stretches out along a road. It also includes two smaller areas called hamlets: Herrenmatt and Tiefenthal.
Understanding Hochwald's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Hochwald is a special symbol. It has a red background on one side and a white background on the other. On the red side, there's a silver crozier, which looks like a shepherd's crook. On the white side, there are three green fir trees growing from a green base.
Who Lives in Hochwald? (Demographics)
Hochwald has a population of about 1,240 people. A small part of the population, about 7.8%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Hochwald has grown by about 8.5%.
Most people in Hochwald speak German, about 97.6% of the population. A small number of people also speak Italian or French.
In Hochwald, there are slightly more women than men. About 48% of the people are male and 52% are female. Most people living here were born in Switzerland. About 31% were born right in Hochwald.
The people living in Hochwald include many children and teenagers. About 10.6% are young children (0-6 years old), and 18.3% are teenagers (7-19 years old). The largest group of adults are between 25 and 44 years old, making up about 30% of the population.
Most households in Hochwald have about 2.6 people. Many households are families with children. There are also some single-person households.
Hochwald has many single-family homes. Most of these homes were built between 1981 and 2000. The town also has apartments, with five-room apartments being the most common. Most apartments are lived in all the time.
What to See in Hochwald (Sights)
The entire village of Hochwald is considered a special place. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, which means it has important historical or cultural value.
How People Work in Hochwald (Economy)
In Hochwald, about 2.2% of people who want to work are currently looking for a job. Many people in Hochwald work in different areas.
- Farming: About 53 people work in farming, which is the primary economic sector. There are about 17 farming businesses.
- Making Things: About 17 people work in the secondary sector, which includes making things or construction. There are 5 businesses in this area.
- Services: The largest group, about 117 people, work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. There are 30 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Hochwald travel to other towns for work. About 15% use public transportation, and about 63% use a private car to get to their jobs.
Beliefs in Hochwald (Religion)
Many people in Hochwald follow different religions. About 48% are Roman Catholic. Another 22.5% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number of people belong to other Christian churches. Some people do not belong to any church.
Learning in Hochwald (Education)
Education is important in Hochwald. About 39% of the people have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 15.6% have gone on to higher education, like university.
During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 115 students in Hochwald's schools.
- Kindergarten: Young children can go to two years of non-required Kindergarten. There were 27 children in kindergarten that year.
- Primary School: Students must attend six years of primary school. In Hochwald, there were 88 students in primary school.
- Secondary School: After primary school, students go to secondary school. All secondary students from Hochwald attend their schools in a town nearby.
Some students from Hochwald also attend schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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The church of St. Gallus in Hochwald.
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The coat of arms of Hochwald.
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