Homberg, Bern facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Homberg
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 Homberg
Location in Switzerland
Homberg
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Thun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.51 km2 (2.51 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 941 m (3,087 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 510 | |
| • Density | 78.3/km2 (202.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3622
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| Surrounded by | Fahrni, Heiligenschwendi, Horrenbach-Buchen, Schwendibach, Steffisburg, Teuffenthal, Thun, Unterlangenegg | |
Homberg is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Thun area within the Bern region.
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Homberg's Past
The small farming villages that make up Homberg were once part of a territory called Herrschaft controlled by the House of Kyburg. In 1384, after a battle, the Kyburgs lost most of their lands, including Homberg, to Bern.
Under Bern's rule, Homberg was part of the Steffisburg court. For religious matters, it belonged to the Steffisburg church until 1936. After that, it joined the Buchen church.
For a long time, farmers in Homberg practiced seasonal alpine herding. This means they moved their animals to different pastures depending on the season. They also did a little farming in the high valleys. In the 1700s and 1800s, Homberg even had a small pottery industry. Today, many people who live in Homberg travel to Thun for work. Others work in tourism, helping visitors enjoy the area.
Homberg has schools for both younger and older students. These schools are spread across three different buildings.
Where is Homberg?
Homberg covers an area of about 6.52 square kilometers (2.52 square miles). A large part of this land, about 63.2%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 32% of the area. The rest, about 4.3%, has buildings or roads.
Most of the land used for farming is pasture, where animals graze. The municipality is on the left side of the Zulg valley. It includes small villages called hamlets like Dreiligass, Enzenbühl, Huckhaus, and Fuhren, along with many scattered farmhouses.
In 2010, Homberg became part of the new Verwaltungskreis Thun administrative district.
Homberg's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Homberg shows a red shield with a silver tower. The tower stands on a green hill with six small bumps. On each side of the tower, there's a golden star.
Who Lives in Homberg?
Homberg has a population of about 509 people (as of December 2012). A small number of these residents, about 1.8%, are foreign nationals. Between 2010 and 2012, the population grew slightly.
Most people in Homberg speak German as their main language (about 97.3%). A few people speak Albanian or Serbo-Croatian.
In 2008, about 48.2% of the population was male and 51.8% was female. Many residents were born in Homberg or elsewhere in Switzerland.
About 28.1% of the population are children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) make up 55.8%, and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 16.1%.
The chart below shows how Homberg's population has changed over time:
How People Work in Homberg
In 2011, Homberg had a very low unemployment rate of 0.73%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
There are three main types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In Homberg, 87 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs like manufacturing and construction. About 26 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, education, and healthcare. About 60 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Homberg travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 140 people left Homberg for their jobs, while only 22 came into Homberg to work. Most people (49%) use a private car to get to work, while some (6.9%) use public transportation.
Homberg has one of the lowest tax rates in its region. This means people living there pay less in local and regional taxes compared to many other places.
Religions in Homberg
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Homberg (about 78.4%) belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number (about 2.9%) are Roman Catholic. There are also people who belong to other Christian churches, the Muslim faith, and a few who are Buddhist. About 4.3% of the population do not belong to any church.
Learning in Homberg
In Homberg, about 56.7% of adults have finished high school (called upper secondary education in Switzerland). About 13.4% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The school system in Bern, where Homberg is located, starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school. Then, they attend three years of lower Secondary school, where they are grouped by their abilities. After secondary school, students can continue their education or start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
During the 2012-2013 school year, 152 students attended schools in Homberg. This included 21 students in kindergarten and 94 in primary school. The lower secondary school had 37 students. Most students speak German, which is the main language in the classrooms.
Famous People from Homberg
Louis-Emil Eyer, a Swiss-Bulgarian sports teacher, was born in Homberg.
See also
In Spanish: Homberg para niños
