Niederönz facts for kids

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Niederönz Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Niederönz Location in Canton of Bern Show map of Canton of Bern
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Bern
District	Oberaargau
Area
• Total	2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi)
Elevation	460 m (1,510 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,691
• Density	606.1/km2 (1,570/sq mi)
Postal code	3362
Surrounded by	Aeschi (SO), Bolken (SO), Herzogenbuchsee, Inkwil, Oberönz, Röthenbach bei Herzogenbuchsee, Wanzwil

Niederönz is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Bern canton, which is like a state or region, within the Oberaargau district.

A Look Back: History of Niederönz

Niederönz has a long history! The first time anyone wrote about it was in the year 1246. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Onza.

Exploring the Land: Geography of Niederönz

Niederönz covers an area of about 2.8 square kilometers (about 1.1 square miles). This is how the land is used:

• More than half (52.9%) is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and areas for grazing animals.
• Almost a third (29.3%) is covered by forests. These are important natural areas.
• About 16.4% of the land is built up. This means it has buildings like homes and businesses, plus roads.
• A very small part (0.4%) is made up of rivers and streams.
• Another tiny part (0.4%) is land that can't be used for anything, like rocky areas.

Most of the built-up area is for homes and other buildings (8.6%). Roads and transportation take up 4.6%. A small part (2.5%) is for industrial buildings.

The forests are mostly dense woods (26.8%). Some areas also have orchards or small groups of trees (2.5%).

For farming, 31.4% of the land grows crops. Another 19.3% is used for pastures where animals graze. A small amount (2.1%) is for orchards or vineyards.

The town is located right next to the Önz river. Niederönz also includes smaller parts called Dörfli, Fluhacker, and Wiese.

Who Lives Here: Population and People

Niederönz has a population of 1,691 people. About 6.7% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Niederönz has grown by 8%.

Languages Spoken in Niederönz

Most people in Niederönz speak German (91.9%). Italian is the second most common language (2.7%), and Turkish is third (1.8%).

Age Groups in Niederönz

The population of Niederönz is made up of different age groups:

• Children and teenagers (ages 0-19) make up 23.8% of the population.
• Adults (ages 20-64) make up 62.2%.
• Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 14%.

Education in Niederönz

Many adults in Niederönz have a good education. About 76.7% of people aged 25-64 have finished either advanced high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a specialized college called a Fachhochschule.

Jobs and Work in Niederönz

Niederönz has a very low unemployment rate, at just 0.96%. This means almost everyone who wants a job has one.

The jobs in Niederönz are split into three main types:

• Primary Sector: This involves jobs that get raw materials from nature. In Niederönz, 37 people work in this sector, mostly in farming. There are 12 businesses in this area.
• Secondary Sector: These jobs turn raw materials into products. This includes manufacturing and construction. In Niederönz, 598 people work in this sector, with 21 businesses.
• Tertiary Sector: These jobs provide services to people. This includes things like shops, schools, and healthcare. In Niederönz, 146 people work in this sector, with 34 businesses.

How the Population Has Grown

Here's a look at how the number of people living in Niederönz has changed over many years:

See also

In Spanish: Niederönz para niños