Mülchi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mülchi
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Farm house in Mülchi village
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 Mülchi
Location in Switzerland
Mülchi
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Bern-Mittelland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 476 m (1,562 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 233 | |
| • Density | 61.3/km2 (158.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3317
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| Surrounded by | Brunnenthal (SO), Büren zum Hof, Etzelkofen, Limpach, Messen (SO), Oberramsern (SO), Unterramsern (SO) | |
Mülchi was a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Bern, which is like a state in Switzerland. Mülchi was part of the Bern-Mittelland administrative district.
On January 1, 2014, Mülchi joined with several other nearby towns. These included Büren zum Hof, Etzelkofen, Grafenried, Limpach, Schalunen, and Zauggenried. All these towns merged to form the new municipality of Fraubrunnen.
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A Look at Mülchi's Past
Mülchi was first mentioned in official records in the year 1302. Back then, it was known as Mulnhein.
The village was originally owned by a powerful family called the Count of Buchegg. Over time, in the 1300s, different wealthy families from Bern owned parts of Mülchi. These families included the von Greyerz, Leissigen, Esche, and Stettler families. They also owned the "low court," which handled smaller legal matters in the village.
At the same time, several religious groups also owned land or rights in Mülchi. In 1488, the city of Bern bought half of Mülchi's court from the church. Bern gained full control when the canton became Protestant and took over church properties.
In 1773, a big fire destroyed the village. But the people of Mülchi quickly rebuilt their homes and buildings.
Mülchi has always been part of the church area of Messen. In 1982, Mülchi teamed up with its neighbors, Etzelkofen and Limpach, to form a shared school district.
Exploring Mülchi's Geography
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Before it merged, Mülchi covered an area of about 3.8 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). A large part of this land, about 77%, was used for farming. This means fields for crops and pastures for animals.
About 17.5% of the land was covered by forests. The remaining small part, about 5%, was used for buildings and roads. A tiny bit, 0.5%, was rivers or lakes.
Most of the farmed land was used for growing crops. Some areas were pastures for animals, and a small part had orchards or vineyards. All the water in Mülchi was from flowing rivers.
The village is located in the Limpach River Valley. This valley is right on the border of the Canton of Solothurn.
Mülchi's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Mülchi is quite simple and colorful. It shows a silver (white) rose with green parts (barbed and seeded proper) on a red background. The whole design is surrounded by a silver border.
Understanding Mülchi's Population
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In 2011, Mülchi had a population of 233 people. Most people in Mülchi speak German as their main language. A smaller number speak Italian or French.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between men and women. About 49.6% were male and 50.4% were female. Most of the people living in Mülchi were Swiss citizens.
In 2010, children and teenagers (ages 0-19) made up about 24.8% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) were the largest group, at 58.3%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 17% of the population.
In 2000, many people in Mülchi were married. There were also single people, widows, and divorced individuals.
The chart below shows how Mülchi's population has changed over many years:
Special Places in Mülchi
The entire village of Mülchi is considered a special historical site. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means its buildings and layout are protected because they are important to Swiss history and culture.
Mülchi's Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Mülchi had a very low unemployment rate, almost zero. This means nearly everyone who wanted a job had one.
In 2008, 61 people worked in Mülchi. Most of these jobs were in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming and forestry. There were 18 businesses in this area.
A few people worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing. Only 2 people worked in this sector, with 1 business.
The tertiary sector had 9 people working in 6 businesses. This sector includes jobs like services, shops, hotels, and education.
Many residents of Mülchi worked outside the municipality. About 96 people traveled to other towns for work. Only 7 people came into Mülchi for their jobs. This shows that Mülchi was a place where many people lived but worked elsewhere. Most people used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Mülchi
According to the 2000 census, most people in Mülchi belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number were Roman Catholic. There were also a few people who belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. Some people did not belong to any church, identifying as agnostic or atheist.
Education in Mülchi
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In Mülchi, about 38.4% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 11.4% had gone on to higher education, such as a university or a special technical school (called a Fachhochschule).
The school system in the Canton of Bern starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school. Then, they attend three years of lower Secondary school. In secondary school, students are grouped based on their abilities. After lower Secondary, students can choose to continue their education or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
During the 2010-2011 school year, 15 students attended classes in Mülchi. There was one kindergarten class with all 15 students. Some of these students were not Swiss citizens, and some spoke a different language at home than in the classroom.
In 2000, 27 students came to Mülchi to attend school. However, 31 students from Mülchi went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Mülchi para niños
