Langendorf, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Langendorf
Location in Switzerland
Langendorf
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Lebern | |
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| • Total | 1.95 km2 (0.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 496 m (1,627 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,775 | |
| • Density | 1,936/km2 (5,014/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4513
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| Surrounded by | Bellach, Oberdorf, Rüttenen, Solothurn | |
Langendorf is a town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Solothurn canton, which is like a state, within the Lebern district.
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A Look Back: Langendorf's History
Langendorf was first written about in the year 1304. Back then, its name was Lengendorf.
Exploring Langendorf's Geography
Langendorf covers an area of about 1.93 square kilometers (0.75 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 40%, is used for farming. About 11% is covered by forests. The rest, nearly half of the land, has buildings and roads.
The town is located in the Lebern district. It used to be a long, narrow village built along both sides of the Wildbach river. Today, it's part of the larger area around Solothurn.
Some nearby towns, including Langendorf, are thinking about joining together in the future to form one new, bigger town.
Understanding Langendorf's Coat of Arms
The official symbol, or blazon, of Langendorf's coat of arms shows a red shield. On it, there's a silver owl holding a small red shield with a white cross. This cross is a symbol of Switzerland. The owl stands on a golden cannon pipe that says "VORWÄRTS" (which means "FORWARD") in red letters.
Langendorf's Population and People
Langendorf has a population of 3,775 people. About 13.6% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Langendorf has grown by about 6.2%.
Most people in Langendorf speak German, which is about 92% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, and French is third.
In 2008, a little less than half of the population (48.1%) was male, and a little more than half (51.9%) was female. Most people living in Langendorf were born either in the town itself or somewhere else in Switzerland.
How the Population Has Changed
The number of people living in Langendorf has changed over time. Here's a look at the historical population:
Langendorf's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Langendorf was 2.5%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Many people in Langendorf work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: A few people work in farming.
- Secondary sector: About 310 people work in factories (manufacturing) or construction.
- Tertiary sector: The largest group, over 1,300 people, work in services. This includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, education, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Langendorf travel to other towns for work. Also, many people from other towns come to Langendorf for their jobs. About half of the working population uses a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religious Life in Langendorf
According to a survey in 2000, about 38% of the people in Langendorf were Roman Catholic. Another 37% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also smaller groups of people who belonged to other Christian churches, or to the Islamic faith. About 16% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Langendorf
Many adults in Langendorf have completed higher education. About 42% have finished high school, and nearly 15% have gone on to a university or a specialized college.
School System
During the 2010–2011 school year, there were 232 students in Langendorf's school system.
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend two years of kindergarten, which is not required. In 2010-2011, 57 children were in kindergarten.
- Primary School: Students must attend six years of primary school. There were 167 students in primary school in Langendorf, with a few in special classes.
- Secondary School: After primary school, students go to three years of required lower secondary school. All students from Langendorf attend these schools in a nearby town. After that, they can choose to go to optional advanced schools.
Many students from other towns come to Langendorf for school, and some students from Langendorf go to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Langendorf para niños
