Hubersdorf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hubersdorf
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 Hubersdorf
Location in Switzerland
Hubersdorf
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Lebern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.35 km2 (0.52 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 725 | |
| • Density | 537.0/km2 (1,391/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4535
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| Surrounded by | Attiswil (BE), Flumenthal, Günsberg, Kammersrohr, Niederwil, Riedholz | |
Hubersdorf is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lebern district. It is part of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland.
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What is the History of Hubersdorf?
Hubersdorf is quite an old place! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1374. Back then, its name was written as Huopolstron.
Where is Hubersdorf Located?
Hubersdorf covers an area of about 1.36 square kilometers (0.53 square miles). A large part of this area, about 52.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 30.9% of the land.
The town itself, with its buildings and roads, makes up about 15.4% of the area. A tiny part, 0.7%, is made up of rivers or lakes. Most of the water in Hubersdorf is from flowing rivers.
Hubersdorf is nestled in a small dip in the land. This area is near the Siggern river, which flows through the Jura Mountains.
What Does Hubersdorf's Coat of Arms Look Like?
The official symbol of Hubersdorf is its coat of arms. It shows a red shield with a special golden star on the right side. On the left side, there is a black paring knife pointing upwards. This design is called Gules in dexter a Mullet pommed Or and in sinister a Paring Knife Sable palewise.
How Many People Live in Hubersdorf?
Hubersdorf has a population of 725 people. About 6.3% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years (from 1999 to 2009), the population has grown by 3%.
What Languages Do People Speak?
Most people in Hubersdorf speak German. About 98% of the population speaks German. A smaller number of people speak French (0.6%) or Albanian (0.5%).
Where Were People Born?
In 2000, about 29.8% of the people living in Hubersdorf were born there. Another 38.1% were born in the same canton (Solothurn). About 24.8% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. Only 5.6% of the population were born outside of Switzerland.
How Has the Population Changed?
In 2008, there were 8 babies born to Swiss citizens and 5 Swiss citizens passed away. This means the Swiss population grew by 3 people from births and deaths alone. The number of people from other countries stayed the same.
Some people moved away from Switzerland, and some moved to Switzerland. Overall, the Swiss population in Hubersdorf decreased by 6 people in 2008. However, the non-Swiss population increased by 6 people. This means the total population growth rate was 0.0%.
What is the Age of the Population?
In 2000, the population of Hubersdorf included:
- 53 children (8.0%) aged 0 to 6 years old.
- 134 teenagers (20.2%) aged 7 to 19 years old.
- 42 young adults (6.3%) aged 20 to 24 years old.
- 185 adults (27.9%) aged 25 to 44 years old.
- 175 adults (26.4%) aged 45 to 64 years old.
- 61 older adults (9.2%) aged 65 to 79 years old.
- 14 very old adults (2.1%) who were over 80 years old.
How Do People Live in Hubersdorf?
In 2000, there were 238 private homes in Hubersdorf. On average, about 2.8 people lived in each home.
- 46 homes had only one person living in them.
- 28 homes had five or more people.
- 11 homes were single-parent households with children.
- 68 homes were married couples without children.
- 110 homes were married couples with children.
Most of the buildings in Hubersdorf are single-family homes. In 2000, 77.3% of all inhabited buildings were single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1981 and 2000.
There were 248 apartments in Hubersdorf in 2000. Most of these apartments had 5 rooms. A large majority (95.2%) of the apartments were lived in all the time.
Historical Population Growth
The chart below shows how Hubersdorf's population has changed over many years:
What is the Economy Like in Hubersdorf?
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Hubersdorf was low, at 1.9%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
What Kinds of Jobs Are There?
In 2008, there were 67 full-time jobs in Hubersdorf. These jobs were in different areas:
- Primary Sector: 8 jobs were in the primary sector. This includes jobs like farming and forestry.
- Secondary Sector: 20 jobs were in the secondary sector. This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary Sector: 39 jobs were in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in hotels, restaurants, information technology, science, and education. A large number of jobs in this sector were in education.
Many people who live in Hubersdorf travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 314 people left Hubersdorf to work elsewhere. Only 32 people came into Hubersdorf for work.
How Do People Get to Work?
Most people in Hubersdorf use a private car to get to work (70.2%). About 12% of workers use public transportation, like buses or trains.
What Religions Do People Practice in Hubersdorf?
Based on the 2000 census, people in Hubersdorf follow different religions:
- 309 people (46.5%) were Roman Catholic.
- 228 people (34.3%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic.
- 94 people (14.16%) said they did not belong to any church. They might be agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
What is Education Like in Hubersdorf?
Many adults in Hubersdorf have a good education. About 44.1% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, 11% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
How Many Students Are in School?
During the 2010–2011 school year, there were 73 students in the Hubersdorf school system.
- Kindergarten: 20 young children were in kindergarten. In Solothurn, kindergarten is not required but is available for two years.
- Primary School: 53 students were in primary school. Primary school lasts for six years and is required for all students.
- Secondary School: All students from Hubersdorf who attend lower secondary school go to a school in a nearby town.
In 2000, 122 students came to Hubersdorf schools from other towns. At the same time, 36 students from Hubersdorf went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Hubersdorf para niños
