Neuendorf, Switzerland facts for kids
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Neuendorf
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 Neuendorf
Location in Switzerland
Neuendorf
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Gäu | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.15 km2 (2.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,277 | |
| • Density | 318.46/km2 (824.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4623
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| Surrounded by | Egerkingen, Fulenbach, Härkingen, Niederbuchsiten, Oberbuchsiten, Wolfwil | |
Neuendorf is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gäu district in Solothurn, a canton in Switzerland. It's a charming place with a long history and a friendly community.
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A Glimpse into Neuendorf's Past
Neuendorf was first mentioned in official records way back in 1417. Back then, it was known as Núwen Dorff. This shows that the town has been around for a very long time!
Exploring Neuendorf's Geography
Neuendorf covers an area of about 7.16 square kilometers (about 2.76 square miles). Imagine a space slightly bigger than 1,000 football fields!
A big part of this land, almost half (49%), is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields for growing crops and pastures for animals. About a third of the area (33.1%) is covered by forests. These are mostly thick, green woods.
The rest of the land is where people live and work. This includes buildings, roads, and other developed areas (17.3%). A tiny bit (0.1%) is made up of rivers or lakes.
Neuendorf is located in the Gäu district, close to the Dünnern river. The town itself is a linear village, meaning its buildings are spread out mostly along a road.
Understanding Neuendorf's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Neuendorf is quite simple but meaningful. It shows a silver cross on a blue background. This type of cross is called a Cross pattee couped. Coats of arms are special symbols that represent a town or family.
Who Lives in Neuendorf?
Neuendorf has a population of about 2,200 people. A small part of the population, about 9.3%, are people from other countries who live here. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Neuendorf has grown by about 9.1%.
Languages Spoken in Neuendorf
Most people in Neuendorf speak German. In fact, about 96.5% of the residents speak German. Other languages spoken include Albanian (0.8%) and Italian (0.6%). A few people also speak French.
Where People Were Born
Many people living in Neuendorf were also born there (about 38.9%). Others were born in the same canton (26%), or elsewhere in Switzerland (23.3%). About 8.5% of the residents were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Neuendorf
Neuendorf has people of all ages!
- About 8.7% are young children (0-6 years old).
- About 19.6% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- About 5.5% are young adults (20-24 years old).
- The largest group, about 34.9%, are adults between 25 and 44.
- About 20.9% are adults between 45 and 64.
- About 8.6% are seniors (65-79 years old).
- About 1.9% are over 80 years old.
Families and Homes
In Neuendorf, there are about 679 private homes. On average, about 2.6 people live in each home. Some homes have just one person (24.1%), while others have five or more people. There are also many married couples, some with children and some without.
Types of Homes
Most of the buildings in Neuendorf are single-family homes (66.4%). There are also multi-family buildings (17.8%) and buildings used for both homes and businesses (13%).
The historical population is given in the following chart:
Cool Places to See in Neuendorf
The entire village of Neuendorf is considered a special place. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has important historical or cultural value that is protected.
How People Make a Living in Neuendorf
In Neuendorf, many people have jobs. In 2010, the unemployment rate was low, at 2%. This means most people who wanted to work could find a job.
Different Types of Jobs
Jobs are often grouped into three main types:
- Primary Sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature. In Neuendorf, this includes farming and forestry. About 71 people work in this sector.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things. This includes manufacturing (like making goods in factories) and construction (like building homes). About 120 people work in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: These jobs involve providing services to people. This is the biggest sector in Neuendorf, with over 2,000 people working here. It includes jobs in sales, transportation, restaurants, education, and healthcare.
Many people also travel into Neuendorf for work from other towns. About 1,548 workers come into the municipality, while 709 residents travel out for work. Most people (63.7%) use a private car to get to work, while some (10.8%) use public transportation.
Beliefs and Religions in Neuendorf
People in Neuendorf follow different religions.
- The largest group, about 64.8%, are Roman Catholic.
- About 19.8% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller numbers of people belong to other Christian churches, including Orthodox churches.
- Some people are Islamic (about 2.56%).
- About 7.85% of the population do not belong to any church or have no specific religion.
Learning and Schools in Neuendorf
Education is important in Neuendorf. Many adults have completed their upper secondary education (about 41.1%). Some have even gone on to higher education at a university or a specialized college (9.1%).
The School System
The school system in the Canton of Solothurn works like this:
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend two years of non-required kindergarten. In one school year, there were 52 children in kindergarten in Neuendorf.
- Primary School: Students then go to primary school for six years. Neuendorf had 181 students in primary school.
- Secondary School: After primary school, students attend three years of required lower secondary school. Students from Neuendorf go to school in a nearby town for this. After that, they can choose to continue with three to five years of optional advanced schooling.
Some students from other towns come to Neuendorf for school, and some Neuendorf residents go to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Neuendorf (Suiza) para niños
