Lauperswil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lauperswil
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Lauperswil village and church
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 Lauperswil
Location in Switzerland
Lauperswil
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Emmental | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.19 km2 (8.18 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 646 m (2,119 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,663 | |
| • Density | 125.67/km2 (325.49/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3438
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| Surrounded by | Arni, Landiswil, Langnau im Emmental, Oberthal, Rüderswil, Signau, Trachselwald | |
Lauperswil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Emmental district of Bern canton in Switzerland.
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History of Lauperswil
Lauperswil was first written about in the year 1275. Back then, it was called Loperswile.
During the Middle Ages, Lauperswil and the areas around it were part of a special territory called the Herrschaft of Wartenstein. This was like a small kingdom ruled by a lord. Later, a place called Trub Abbey owned most of the land here.
In 1408, the city of Bern took control of the area's main court, called the high court of Ranflüh. Lauperswil was part of the Trachselwald area until 1803. After some changes, it became part of the Signau District.
The first bridge over the Emme River in Lauperswil was built in 1552. A village called Zollbrück grew up around this bridge and a toll station. In 1864, a train station was built in Lauperswil. More train lines came in 1881. By 1899, with new roads and train lines, factories and industries started to grow in the area, especially in Zollbrück and Emmenmatt. Even today, many factories are still working, and farming is also an important job.
The village church was also first mentioned in 1275. It became part of Trub Abbey's church area in 1294. The church was rebuilt in 1518, and beautiful stained glass windows were added the next year. In 1528, Bern changed to a new Christian faith called the Protestant Reformation. This meant the church in Lauperswil came under the control of the Bern Minster.
Geography and Landscape
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Lauperswil covers an area of about 21.19 square kilometers (8.18 square miles). A large part of the land, about 56.1%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 35.3% of the area. The rest of the land has buildings, roads, or rivers.
The municipality includes the main village of Lauperswil, which is on the left side of the Emme River. It also includes part of Zollbrück village, which has a bridge over the Emme. Other small settlements like Emmenmatt, Bomatt, Mungnau, and Obermatt are also part of Lauperswil. There are also small groups of houses called hamlets like Wittenbach, Längenbach, and Ebnit, along with many farmhouses.
In 2010, Lauperswil became part of a new administrative area called Verwaltungskreis Emmental.
Lauperswil's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Lauperswil's coat of arms is: One half is silver with a red lion standing up and facing left. The other half is red with a silver plow blade.
People and Population
Lauperswil has a population of about 2,672 people (as of December 2012). A small part of the population, about 3.4%, are people from other countries.
Most people in Lauperswil, about 96.9%, speak German as their main language. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by about 1.0% of the people.
In 2008, about 50.3% of the population were male and 49.7% were female. Most people living in Lauperswil were born either there or in the same canton of Bern.
About 22.1% of the population are children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) make up 59.8%, and seniors (over 64 years old) are 18.1%.
Many people in Lauperswil are married, while others are single, divorced, or widowed.
The number of people living in Lauperswil has changed over time. Here is a chart showing the population:
Important Heritage Sites
The farmhouse at Chalchmatt 19/23 and the village church are very important historical buildings. They are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. Also, the entire hamlets of Längenbach and Witenbach are recognized as important Swiss heritage sites.
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Lauperswil was low, at 1.79%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
Many people work in different areas:
- Farming: About 290 people work in farming, which is the primary sector. There are about 103 farming businesses.
- Industry: About 500 people work in the secondary sector, which includes factories and construction. There are 49 businesses in this area.
- Services: About 539 people work in the tertiary sector, which includes things like shops, hotels, and education. There are 99 businesses in this sector.
In 2000, about 55.1% of the workers in Lauperswil also lived there. Many people who live in Lauperswil travel to other towns for work. About 12.4% of workers use public transport, and 51.2% use a private car to get to work.
Religion in Lauperswil
According to the 2000 census:
- Most people, about 80.7%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 4.5% are Roman Catholic.
- There are also people who belong to other Christian churches, like Orthodox churches.
- About 1.83% of the population are Muslim.
- A small number of people are Hindu.
- About 3.28% of the population do not belong to any church or have no religion.
Education and Schools
In Lauperswil, about 53.2% of adults have finished non-mandatory high school education. About 11.5% have gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
The schools in Bern canton work like this:
- One year of optional Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their abilities.
- After secondary school, students can continue their education or start an apprenticeship (learning a job on the go).
In the 2011-2012 school year, 371 students attended schools in Lauperswil.
- There were 47 kindergarten students.
- There were 171 primary school students.
- There were 153 lower secondary school students.
Most students who live in Lauperswil also go to school there.
Notable People from Lauperswil
- Hans Mühlethaler (1930–2016): He was a Swiss writer. He was also a freelance writer and secretary of the Gruppe Olten, a group of Swiss writers.
Images for kids
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Farm house at Chalchmatt 19/23
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Village Church
See also
In Spanish: Lauperswil para niños
