Lüterkofen-Ichertswil facts for kids

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Lüterkofen-Ichertswil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Lüterkofen-Ichertswil Location in Canton of Solothurn Show map of Canton of Solothurn
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Solothurn
District	Bucheggberg
Area
• Total	4.43 km2 (1.71 sq mi)
Elevation	473 m (1,552 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	878
• Density	198.2/km2 (513.3/sq mi)
Postal code	4571
Surrounded by	Bätterkinden (BE), Brügglen, Küttigkofen, Leuzigen (BE), Lohn-Ammannsegg, Lüsslingen, Nennigkofen, Tscheppach

Lüterkofen-Ichertswil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Solothurn, within the Bucheggberg district. This municipality was created in 1961 when two smaller towns, Lüterkofen and Ichertswil, joined together.

Discovering Lüterkofen-Ichertswil's Past

Lüterkofen was first written about in history books in 1325. It was called in Luterkon back then. Ichertswil is even older, first mentioned in 1148 as Hisenharteswilare. These old names tell us that people have lived in this area for a very long time.

Exploring the Geography of Lüterkofen-Ichertswil

The Biberenbach river flows near Lüterkofen-Ichertswil.

Lüterkofen-Ichertswil covers an area of about 4.42 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 52.5%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.

Around 33.5% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining land, about 12.7%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.5%, includes rivers or lakes. The Biberenbach river flows nearby, adding to the natural beauty.

Understanding the Coat of Arms

Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique flag or emblem for the municipality. The coat of arms for Lüterkofen-Ichertswil is described as: Pally of five Or and Gules, on the middle Pale Or three Chevrons Sable. This means it has five vertical stripes, alternating between gold (Or) and red (Gules). In the middle gold stripe, there are three black (Sable) V-shaped symbols called chevrons.

Who Lives in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil?

A view of Ichertswil, part of the municipality.

Lüterkofen-Ichertswil has a population of around 750 people. Most people living here speak German, which is the main language. A very small number of people also speak French or Dutch.

In 2000, about 29.3% of the people living in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil were born there. Many others were born in the same canton or elsewhere in Switzerland. Only a small percentage were born outside of Switzerland.

The age groups in the town show a mix of people. In 2000, about 4.8% were young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 14.7% of the population. Adults between 25 and 64 years old made up the largest group, showing a strong working-age population. There are also older residents, with about 15% being 65 years or older.

The population of the municipality has changed over time. The chart below shows how the number of people living in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil has grown or shrunk through the years.

Economy and Jobs in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil

The economy of Lüterkofen-Ichertswil involves different types of jobs. In 2008, there were 34 people working in the primary sector. This sector includes jobs like farming.

The secondary sector had 30 people working. This involves jobs like manufacturing and construction. The largest number of jobs were in the tertiary sector, with 68 people employed. This sector includes services like sales, restaurants, and education.

Many people who live in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 13.5% of workers used public transportation. Most people, about 59.7%, used a private car to get to their jobs.

Religion in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil

In 2000, most people in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil belonged to one of two main Christian groups. About 14.8% were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 66.5%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Some people belonged to other Christian churches. A small number of people did not belong to any church. This shows the different beliefs within the community.

Education in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil

Education is important in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil. Many adults have completed upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 48.7% of the population had finished this level of schooling.

Some people also went on to higher education. About 12.6% of adults had completed university or a similar higher education program. This shows a good level of education in the town.

In 2000, most students from Lüterkofen-Ichertswil attended schools outside the municipality. This is common in smaller towns where specialized schools might be in bigger cities nearby.

Notable People from Lüterkofen-Ichertswil

• Werner Ingold (1919–1995) was a Swiss chemist and a successful business person. He was born in this area.

See also

In Spanish: Lüterkofen-Ichertswil para niños