Luterbach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Luterbach
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Luterbach village administration building
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 Luterbach
Location in Switzerland
Luterbach
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Wasseramt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.52 km2 (1.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 431 m (1,414 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,555 | |
| • Density | 786.5/km2 (2,037.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4542
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| Surrounded by | Deitingen, Derendingen, Riedholz, Zuchwil | |
Luterbach is a cool town, also called a municipality, located in the Wasseramt district. It's in the canton of Solothurn, which is like a state, in beautiful Switzerland.
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Discovering Luterbach's Past
Luterbach was first mentioned a very long time ago in 1052. Back then, it was called lutere Bach. Some people aren't completely sure if this is the same place. Later, in 1319, it was clearly known as ville Luterbach.
Exploring Luterbach's Geography
Luterbach covers an area of about 4.52 square kilometers (1.75 square miles). A big part of this land, about 36%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 26% of the area.
About 35% of Luterbach is built up with buildings and roads. This includes homes, factories, and transportation routes. A small part, about 3.5%, is made up of rivers and lakes.
The town is in the Wasseramt district. It's located south-east of where the Aare and Emme rivers meet. Because the land is flat and the Emme river used to change its path, there was a risk of flooding. Now, the town is about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) away from the river.
Some nearby towns, like Biberist, Derendingen, and Solothurn, are thinking about joining together with Luterbach. This would create a new, larger municipality in the future.
Understanding Luterbach's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Luterbach's coat of arms is a silver shield. It has a wavy blue bar across it, which might represent a stream or river. At the top, there's a blue five-pointed star.
Luterbach's People and Population
Luterbach has a population of about 3,320 people. A small part of the population, around 15%, are people from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 4.3%.
Most people in Luterbach speak German, which is about 90% of the population. Other languages spoken include Italian and Serbo-Croatian.
In 2008, there were slightly more women (51.1%) than men (48.9%) living in Luterbach. Many people, about 27.6%, were born right in Luterbach. Another 32.8% were born in the same canton, Solothurn.
The age groups in Luterbach show a good mix of people. About 7% are young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) make up about 15% of the population. Adults between 25 and 44 years old are the largest group, at about 31.6%. There are also many older adults and seniors living in the town.
The chart below shows how Luterbach's population has changed over many years:
Luterbach's Economy and Jobs
In Luterbach, people work in many different areas. Some people work in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming. Others work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction.
A large number of people work in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. Many residents of Luterbach travel to other towns for work. About 60% of workers use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Luterbach
Luterbach is home to people of different faiths. Many residents are Roman Catholic, making up about 40% of the population. Another large group, about 32%, belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There are also smaller communities of Orthodox Christians and other Christian churches. About 5% of the population is Islamic. Some people also follow Buddhism or Hinduism. Around 16% of the people in Luterbach do not belong to any church.
Education in Luterbach
Education is important in Luterbach. Many adults have finished high school. About 10% of the population has gone on to get a higher education from a university or a specialized college.
The school system in Solothurn canton offers two years of optional Kindergarten. In 2010-2011, there were 62 children in kindergarten in Luterbach. After kindergarten, students attend six years of primary school. Luterbach had 193 primary school students during that time.
For secondary school, students from Luterbach attend schools in nearby towns. This means they travel outside the municipality for their middle and high school education.
See also
In Spanish: Luterbach para niños
