Lommiswil facts for kids
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Lommiswil
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 Lommiswil
Location in Switzerland
Lommiswil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Lebern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.76 km2 (2.22 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 564 m (1,850 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,587 | |
| • Density | 275.5/km2 (713.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4514
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| Surrounded by | Bellach, Oberdorf, Selzach | |
Lommiswil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Lebern district within the canton of Solothurn.
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History of Lommiswil
Lommiswil was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 1292. At that time, its name was written as Lomolzwile.
Exploring Lommiswil's Geography
Lommiswil covers an area of about 5.78 square kilometers (2.23 square miles). A large part of this land, about 43.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover another big portion, about 42.9% of the area.
The remaining 12.8% of the land is where buildings and roads are located. Most of the built-up area includes homes and other buildings. The forested land is mostly covered with thick forests. Farmers in Lommiswil grow crops, have pastures for animals, and some even have orchards.
This municipality is found in the Lebern district. It sits on a flat area at the southern edge of the Jura Mountains. Lommiswil includes the main village and a smaller settlement called Im Holz.
Understanding Lommiswil's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special symbol that represents a town or family. Lommiswil's coat of arms has a blue background. On it, you can see a white lamb walking. The lamb is standing on a green base. It holds a golden flagstaff with a red flag that has a white cross.
Lommiswil's Population and People
Lommiswil has a population of 1,587. A small part of the population, about 7.4%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 2.7%.
Most people in Lommiswil speak German. About 95.6% of the population uses German as their main language. A smaller number of people speak French or Italian.
In 2008, about 51.5% of the population were male and 48.5% were female. Many people living in Lommiswil were also born there. Others were born in the same canton or elsewhere in Switzerland. About 8.8% of the residents were born outside of Switzerland.
The population of Lommiswil has changed over time. You can see how the number of people has grown or changed in the chart below:
Lommiswil's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Lommiswil was very low, at 1.8%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Many people in Lommiswil work in different areas. Some work in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming. Others work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Many residents of Lommiswil travel outside the municipality for work. About 17.4% of working people use public transportation to get to their jobs. A larger number, about 62.1%, use a private car.
Religious Beliefs in Lommiswil
According to a survey in 2000, many people in Lommiswil follow different religions. About 45.1% of the population were Roman Catholic. Another 37.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. Some residents were Islamic or Buddhist. About 13.87% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education in Lommiswil
Education is important in Lommiswil. About 42.6% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is education after middle school but before college.
About 17.1% of the population have completed even higher education. This includes attending a university or a specialized college called a Fachhochschule.
In 2000, a few students from other towns came to Lommiswil for school. However, more students from Lommiswil traveled to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Lommiswil para niños
