Kammersrohr facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kammersrohr
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 Kammersrohr
Location in Switzerland
Kammersrohr
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Lebern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.95 km2 (0.37 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 32 | |
| • Density | 33.7/km2 (87.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4535
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| Surrounded by | Attiswil (BE), Günsberg, Hubersdorf | |
Kammersrohr is a very small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Solothurn, which is like a state. Kammersrohr sits on a flat area at the bottom of the Jura Mountains.
This municipality is special because it's the smallest in all of Switzerland. It has the fewest people living there and covers the smallest amount of land.
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Kammersrohr's History
Kammersrohr was first mentioned in official writings way back in the year 1374. At that time, it was known by the name ze Rore.
Kammersrohr's Geography
In 2009, Kammersrohr covered an area of about 0.95 square kilometers (0.37 square miles). A large part of this land, about 55.8%, is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there.
About 40% of the land is covered by forests. The remaining small part, about 3.2%, has buildings and roads. Most of the forest is dense, while some areas have smaller groups of trees or orchards.
Kammersrohr's Coat of Arms
The blazon (official description) of Kammersrohr's coat of arms is quite unique. It shows a red star between two green reed plants. These plants have black fruits and two leaves each. They grow from a green hill with three small peaks.
Kammersrohr's Population
Kammersrohr has a very small population. In 2008, about 2.8% of the people living there were from other countries. Between 1999 and 2009, the number of people in Kammersrohr decreased by about 15.9%.
Most people in Kammersrohr speak German. In 2000, about 94.9% of the residents spoke German. A few people also spoke English or Polish.
In 2008, more than half of the population (56.8%) were men, and 43.2% were women. Most of the people living in Kammersrohr in 2000 were born there or in the same canton. About 10.3% were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2000, there were 11 private households in Kammersrohr. On average, each household had about 3.5 people. Some households had only one person, while others had five or more.
The number of people living in Kammersrohr has changed over time. For example, in 1850, there were 68 people, but by 2000, the population was 39.
Kammersrohr's Economy
In 2010, Kammersrohr had no unemployment, meaning everyone who wanted a job had one. In 2008, a few people worked in the primary economic sector, which mainly involves farming. There were three businesses in this sector.
No one worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing. A few people worked in the tertiary sector, which provides services. There were two businesses in this sector.
In 2008, there were nine full-time jobs in Kammersrohr. Six of these jobs were in agriculture. The other three jobs were in the service sector, including selling or repairing cars, and working as technical professionals or scientists.
In 2000, 13 workers from Kammersrohr traveled outside the municipality for their jobs. Most of them (55%) used a private car to get to work.
Kammersrohr's Religion
According to the 2000 census, about 46.2% of the people in Kammersrohr were Roman Catholic. Another 35.9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 17.95% of the population did not belong to any church.
Kammersrohr's Education
In Kammersrohr, many adults have a good education. In 2000, about 33.3% of the people had finished upper secondary education, which is like high school.
About 28.2% had gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college (Fachhochschule). Of those who completed higher education, about 45.5% were Swiss men and 45.5% were Swiss women.
In 2000, eight students from Kammersrohr attended schools outside of the municipality.
Images for kids
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A view of Kammersrohr with the Alps in the background.
See also
In Spanish: Kammersrohr para niños
