Niederwil, Solothurn facts for kids
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Niederwil
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 Niederwil
Location in Switzerland
Niederwil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Lebern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.28 km2 (0.88 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 545 m (1,788 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2020)
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| • Total | 395 | |
| • Density | 173.2/km2 (448.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4523
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| Surrounded by | Balm bei Günsberg, Günsberg, Hubersdorf, Riedholz, Rüttenen | |
Niederwil was a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Lebern district within the Solothurn area, known as a canton. In 2011, Niederwil joined with another town called Riedholz to become one larger municipality.
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History of Niederwil
Niederwil was first mentioned in old records in the year 1292. Back then, it was known by a different name, Lomolzwile.
Geography of Niederwil
Niederwil covered an area of about 2.28 square kilometers (0.88 square miles). A large part of this land, about 54.4%, was used for farming. Forests covered about 36.4% of the area. The remaining 9.2% was built-up, meaning it had buildings and roads.
The village was nestled in the Lebern district. It sat in a small dip in the land, close to a stream called the Siggern.
Niederwil's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Niederwil had a special design. It showed a "Gypsum-pounder" on a blue background. This tool had a crankshaft and three hammers. It was shown over seven white, chalky stones.
People of Niederwil (Demographics)
In 2010, Niederwil had a population of 406 people. Over the ten years before that (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living there stayed about the same.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Niederwil spoke German, about 94.4% of the population. Other languages spoken included Albanian (2.0%) and Italian (0.8%). A few people also spoke French.
Population by Age and Origin
In 2000, about 5.9% of the population were young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 21.5% of the population. Most adults were between 25 and 44 years old (32.8%). About 10.2% of the people were seniors, aged 65 to 79.
Many people in Niederwil were born there or in the same canton. About 33.6% were born in Niederwil itself. Another 35.9% were born elsewhere in the same canton. About 10.7% of the population were born outside of Switzerland.
Historical Population Growth
The chart below shows how Niederwil's population changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Niederwil had a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs
Jobs in Niederwil were divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials, like farming or forestry.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like manufacturing or construction.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services, like sales, restaurants, or education.
In 2008, there were 53 full-time jobs in Niederwil. Most jobs were in the tertiary sector, including sales, restaurants, and education. Some jobs were in construction and manufacturing.
Commuting to Work
Many people who lived in Niederwil traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 149 people left the village to work elsewhere, while only 22 people came into Niederwil for their jobs. This means more people left Niederwil for work than came in.
Religion in Niederwil
Based on information from 2000, the main religions in Niederwil were Roman Catholic (43.2%) and Swiss Reformed Church (36.7%). A small number of people belonged to other religions, including Islam and Buddhism. About 15.25% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Niederwil
Many people in Niederwil had a good education. About 40.1% of the population had finished high school (upper secondary education). Also, 11.6% had gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
In 2000, a few students from other villages came to Niederwil for school. However, more students from Niederwil (45 of them) went to schools outside the village.
See also
In Spanish: Niederwil (Soleura) para niños
