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Lohn-Ammannsegg
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 Lohn-Ammannsegg
Location in Switzerland
Lohn-Ammannsegg
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Wasseramt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.48 km2 (1.73 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,870 | |
| • Density | 640.6/km2 (1,659/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4573
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| Surrounded by | Bätterkinden (BE), Biberist, Lüsslingen, Lüterkofen-Ichertswil | |
| Twin towns | Lohn, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) | |
Lohn-Ammannsegg is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Solothurn, within the Wasseramt district. This town was created in 1993 when two smaller villages, Lohn and Ammannsegg, joined together.
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A Look Back in Time
The village of Lohn was first written about in 1260. Ammannsegg appeared in records a year later, in 1261. These two villages, Lohn and Ammannsegg, officially joined together in 1993. They formed the new political municipality of Lohn-Ammannsegg. However, some local community groups from the original villages still operate separately.
Understanding the Geography
Lohn-Ammannsegg covers an area of about 4.45 square kilometers (1.72 sq mi). A large part of this land, about 47.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost 30% of the area. The remaining land, about 22.9%, is built up with buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.2%, includes rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up area is for homes and buildings. Roads and transportation also take up some space. The forests in Lohn-Ammannsegg are mostly dense, thick woods. For farming, people grow crops and use pastures for animals. Some land is also used for orchards.
The town is located in the Wasseramt district. It sits on the edge of the Bucheggberg hills. Lohn-Ammannsegg includes two main parts: the village of Lohn, which is an old, unplanned village with closely packed buildings, and the village of Ammannsegg.
The Town's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special symbol for a town or family. Lohn-Ammannsegg's coat of arms has two main parts. The top part is red and shows a silver oak tree with its roots. The bottom part is silver and has a red hook.
Who Lives in Lohn-Ammannsegg?
Lohn-Ammannsegg has a population of about 2,526 people. A small number of these residents, about 7.3%, are foreign nationals. Over the last ten years, the town's population has grown by about 9.1%. This growth is mostly due to people moving into the town.
Languages Spoken by Residents
Most people in Lohn-Ammannsegg, about 95%, speak German. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by about 1.8% of the population. About 0.8% of residents speak French.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Lohn-Ammannsegg includes people of all ages.
- About 7.7% are young children (0-6 years old).
- About 16% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- Adults aged 20-24 make up about 4.4% of the population.
- The largest groups are adults aged 25-44 (27.6%) and 45-64 (28.5%).
- Older adults, aged 65-79, make up 11.6%.
- About 4.1% of the population is over 80 years old.
Family Life and Households
In Lohn-Ammannsegg, there are about 902 private households. On average, each household has 2.5 people. About 20.8% of households are made up of just one person. Many households are married couples, some with children and some without. There are also single parents living with their children.
The number of people living in Lohn-Ammannsegg has changed over time:
The Local Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Lohn-Ammannsegg was 2.5%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them. The town's economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary Sector: This involves jobs related to natural resources, like farming. In 2008, about 20 people worked in this sector, with 7 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 295 people worked here, with 32 businesses. Many of these jobs were in making things or building.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs, like retail, transportation, hotels, and healthcare. About 450 people worked in this sector, with 75 businesses.
Many people who live in Lohn-Ammannsegg travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 17.1% of workers used public transportation to get to their jobs. A much larger group, 62.3%, used a private car.
Religious Beliefs in the Community
According to a 2000 survey, people in Lohn-Ammannsegg follow different religions:
- About 32.6% were Roman Catholic.
- About 47.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups included Orthodox Christians and other Christian churches.
- About 0.56% of the population was Islamic.
- A small number of people were Buddhist or Hindu.
- About 14.96% of the population said they did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Lohn-Ammannsegg. Many adults have completed higher education. About 41.4% of the population has finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. Also, 18.3% have gone on to university or a specialized college.
School System Overview
The school system in Solothurn canton, where Lohn-Ammannsegg is located, works like this:
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend two years of non-required kindergarten. In the 2010-2011 school year, 35 children were in kindergarten.
- Primary School: Students must attend six years of primary school. During that same school year, there were 169 students in primary school in Lohn-Ammannsegg.
- Secondary School: After primary school, there are three years of required lower secondary schooling. Students from Lohn-Ammannsegg attend these schools in a nearby town. After that, there are optional advanced schools.
In 2000, 14 students came to Lohn-Ammannsegg for school from other towns. However, 186 students from Lohn-Ammannsegg went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Lohn-Ammannsegg para niños
