Kestenholz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kestenholz
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Kestenholz village
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 Kestenholz
Location in Switzerland
Kestenholz
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Gäu | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.59 km2 (3.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,848 | |
| • Density | 215.13/km2 (557.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4703
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| Surrounded by | Niederbipp (BE), Niederbuchsiten, Oberbuchsiten, Oensingen, Schwarzhäusern (BE), Wolfwil | |
Kestenholz is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gäu district of Solothurn canton in Switzerland. It's a lovely place where people live and work, surrounded by nature.
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A Glimpse into Kestenholz's Past
Kestenholz was first mentioned in old writings between 1280 and 1340. Back then, it was known as Im Kestenholtz. A bit later, in 1323, it was also called ze obern Kappellon. These names help us understand how old the town is!
Exploring Kestenholz's Geography
Kestenholz covers an area of about 8.58 square kilometers (around 3.3 square miles). A big part of this area, about 52.4%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields where crops are grown.
Forests cover a large portion too, about 38.1% of the land. The remaining land, about 9.4%, is where buildings and roads are located. Kestenholz is situated in the Gäu district, right on the southern edge of a river called Dünnern. The town itself is a linear village, meaning it stretches out along a road, and it also includes a smaller area called Rain.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the municipality. The coat of arms for Kestenholz shows a chestnut tree with green leaves on a white background. Below the tree, there's a wavy red line, which might represent water or a river.
Who Lives in Kestenholz? (Demographics)
Kestenholz has a population of about 1848 people. Most people in Kestenholz speak German, which is about 95.9% of the population. A smaller number of people speak Italian or Albanian.
In 2000, about 45.9% of the people living in Kestenholz were born there. Another 26% were born in the same canton, and about 20% came from other parts of Switzerland. A small number, about 7.3%, were born outside of Switzerland.
The population of Kestenholz has grown over time. You can see how the number of people living there has changed in the chart below:
In 2000, about 10.1% of the population were young children (0-6 years old), and 16% were teenagers (7-19 years old). Most adults were between 25 and 44 years old (33.5%). There were also many older adults and seniors living in Kestenholz.
The town had 647 private households in 2000, with about 2.5 people living in each home on average. Many homes were single-family houses.
Kestenholz's Economy: How People Work
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Kestenholz was quite low, at 1.7%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
People in Kestenholz work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This involves jobs related to nature, like farming or forestry. About 56 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 142 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This is the biggest sector and includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, offices, or schools. About 748 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Kestenholz also travel to other towns for work. About 62.6% of the working population used a private car to get to work, while 11.1% used public transportation.
Religion in Kestenholz
According to a survey in 2000, most people in Kestenholz, about 73%, were Roman Catholic. Another 17.9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also smaller groups of people who belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. About 5.5% of the population did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Kestenholz. About 42.6% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Also, about 10.3% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The school system in Solothurn canton allows young children to attend two years of non-required Kindergarten. In the 2010-2011 school year, there were 55 children in kindergarten in Kestenholz. After kindergarten, students attend six years of primary school. There were 138 students in primary school in Kestenholz during that time. For secondary school, students from Kestenholz go to schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Kestenholz para niños
