Kyburg-Buchegg facts for kids
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Kyburg-Buchegg
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 Kyburg-Buchegg
Location in Switzerland
Kyburg-Buchegg
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Bucheggberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.61 km2 (0.62 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 545 m (1,788 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 342 | |
| • Density | 212.4/km2 (550.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4586
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| Surrounded by | Aetingen, Bätterkinden (BE), Brügglen, Küttigkofen | |
Kyburg-Buchegg was a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Solothurn. On January 1, 2014, Kyburg-Buchegg and several other towns joined together. They all became part of a new, larger municipality called Buchegg.
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History of Kyburg-Buchegg
Kyburg-Buchegg is a very old place. The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1175. Back then, it was called Ernaldus de Boucecca.
Geography of Kyburg-Buchegg
Before it merged, Kyburg-Buchegg was about 1.6 square kilometers (0.6 square miles) in size. A big part of this land, about 63%, was used for farming. About 25% of the land was covered by forests.
The town itself, with its buildings and roads, made up about 12.5% of the area. A small part, less than 2%, was rivers or lakes.
Kyburg-Buchegg included two main villages: Kyburg and Buchegg. Kyburg was on the eastern side, near the Limpach valley. Buchegg was located a bit lower, on a flat area west of Buchegg Castle.
Coat of Arms of Kyburg-Buchegg
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a logo for the town. The coat of arms for Kyburg-Buchegg showed a silver tower. This tower looked like the "Bucheggschloss" (Buchegg Castle). It stood on a green hill, and the background was red.
People of Kyburg-Buchegg
In 2011, Kyburg-Buchegg had a population of 342 people. Most people living there spoke German. A very small number spoke French or Romansh.
Many people who lived in Kyburg-Buchegg were born there. Others were born in the same canton (state) of Switzerland. Some people moved there from other parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
Age Groups in Kyburg-Buchegg
In 2000, the population of Kyburg-Buchegg included:
- Children aged 0 to 6 years old: about 9%
- Teenagers aged 7 to 19 years old: about 20%
- Adults aged 20 to 64 years old: about 58%
- Seniors aged 65 and older: about 13%
Homes in Kyburg-Buchegg
In 2000, there were 106 inhabited buildings in Kyburg-Buchegg. Most of these were single-family homes. There were also some buildings with multiple apartments. Most of the apartments in the town were lived in all the time.
The historical population is given in the following chart:
Economy and Jobs in Kyburg-Buchegg
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Kyburg-Buchegg was very low, at 1.3%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
People in Kyburg-Buchegg worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature. In Kyburg-Buchegg, this meant farming.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. This included manufacturing (making products) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services. Many people worked in healthcare, hotels, restaurants, or education.
Many people who lived in Kyburg-Buchegg traveled to other towns for work. About 128 people left the town for their jobs, while 102 people came into the town to work. Most people used a private car to get to work. Some used public transportation.
Religion in Kyburg-Buchegg
In 2000, most people in Kyburg-Buchegg belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number were Roman Catholic. There were also some people who belonged to other Christian churches or had no religious affiliation.
Education in Kyburg-Buchegg
Many adults in Kyburg-Buchegg had a good education. About 41% of the population had finished high school (upper secondary education). About 15% had gone on to higher education, like a university.
Some students living in Kyburg-Buchegg went to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns came to school in Kyburg-Buchegg.
See also
In Spanish: Kyburg-Buchegg para niños
