Kleindietwil facts for kids
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Kleindietwil
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 Kleindietwil
Location in Switzerland
Kleindietwil
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Oberaargau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 557 m (1,827 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 495 | |
| • Density | 183/km2 (475/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4936
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| Surrounded by | Auswil, Leimiswil, Madiswil, Rohrbach, Rohrbachgraben, Ursenbach | |
Kleindietwil was a small town, or "municipality," in Switzerland. It was located in the Bern canton, which is like a state or region. Kleindietwil was part of the Oberaargau administrative district. On January 1, 2011, Kleindietwil joined with another town, Leimiswil, to become part of the larger municipality of Madiswil.
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About Kleindietwil
Before it joined Madiswil in 2011, Kleindietwil covered an area of about 2.68 square kilometers (1.03 square miles). This is roughly the size of 268 football fields!
What the Land Was Used For
A big part of Kleindietwil's land was used for farming. About 1.59 square kilometers (0.61 square miles) was farmland. Forests covered a good portion too, about 0.79 square kilometers (0.31 square miles).
The rest of the land was developed with buildings and roads. A small amount, 0.02 square kilometers (5 acres), was rivers or streams.
People of Kleindietwil
As of December 31, 2010, Kleindietwil had a population of 495 people. Most people in Kleindietwil spoke German. A smaller number spoke Albanian or French.
Education and Jobs
Most adults in Kleindietwil were well-educated. About 78.5% of people aged 25-64 had finished high school or gone on to higher education like a university.
Many people in Kleindietwil worked in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 38 people worked in farming, which is called the primary economic sector. There were 12 businesses related to farming.
- Making Things: Around 29 people worked in the secondary sector, which means they made goods or worked in factories. There were 10 businesses in this area.
- Services: The largest group, 126 people, worked in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like teaching, healthcare, or retail. There were 19 businesses offering these services.
How People Voted
In the 2007 election, the most popular political party was the SVP. They received about 39.2% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SPS, the Green Party, and the FDP.
See also
In Spanish: Kleindietwil para niños
