Mühledorf, Solothurn facts for kids
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Mühledorf
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 Mühledorf
Location in Switzerland
Mühledorf
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Bucheggberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.28 km2 (1.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 557 m (1,827 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 336 | |
| • Density | 102.44/km2 (265.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4583
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| Surrounded by | Aetigkofen, Aetingen, Brügglen, Hessigkofen, Lüterswil-Gächliwil, Tscheppach, Unterramsern | |
Mühledorf was a small town, or "municipality," in Switzerland. It was located in the Bucheggberg District, in the area called the Canton of Solothurn.
On January 1, 2014, Mühledorf joined with several other nearby towns. They all became part of a new, larger municipality called Buchegg.
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History of Mühledorf
Mühledorf was first mentioned in old writings around the year 1264. At that time, it was called Mulidorf. Later, in 1276, its name was written as Mvlidorf.
Geography of Mühledorf
Before it merged with other towns, Mühledorf covered an area of about 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 square miles).
Most of the land was used for farming, about 55%. Forests covered a large part too, about 38%. The rest of the land, about 7.6%, had buildings and roads.
Mühledorf was located in the Bucheggberg district. It was a "linear village," meaning its buildings stretched out along a road or valley.
Mühledorf's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Mühledorf had a simple design. It showed a black mill-wheel on a gold background. This design is called Or a Mill-Wheel Sable in heraldry.
People of Mühledorf (Demographics)
In 2011, Mühledorf had a population of 336 people. Most people in Mühledorf spoke German. A small number spoke French, and even fewer spoke Italian.
In 2000, about 31% of the people living in Mühledorf were born there. Another 27% were born in the same canton (Solothurn). About 38% came from other parts of Switzerland. Only a small number, about 3%, were born outside Switzerland.
The age groups in Mühledorf in 2000 were:
- Children (0-6 years old): about 9%
- Teenagers (7-19 years old): about 22%
- Young adults (20-24 years old): about 6%
- Adults (25-44 years old): about 29%
- Older adults (45-64 years old): about 22%
- Seniors (65-79 years old): about 8%
- Very old seniors (over 80 years old): about 4%
Many people in Mühledorf were married. In 2000, about 154 people were married. About 142 people were single.
The historical population is shown in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs in Mühledorf
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Mühledorf was low, at 1.9%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Many people worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In 2008, about 40 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 20 people worked here.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like sales, transportation, hotels, and restaurants. About 62 people worked in this sector.
In 2000, more people from Mühledorf traveled to other towns for work than people who came into Mühledorf for work. Most people used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Mühledorf
Based on information from 2000, most people in Mühledorf belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, about 73.5%. About 11.6% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. About 12% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Mühledorf
Many people in Mühledorf had a good education. About 41% of the population had finished "upper secondary education." This is like finishing high school.
About 14% had gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college. Most of these highly educated people were Swiss men and women.
In 2000, most students from Mühledorf went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Mühledorf (Soleura) para niños
