Oberösch facts for kids
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Oberösch
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 Oberösch
Location in Switzerland
Oberösch
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Emmental | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 489 m (1,604 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2014)
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| • Total | 109 | |
| • Density | 51.9/km2 (134/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3424
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| Surrounded by | Ersigen, Niederösch, Rumendingen, Utzenstorf | |
Oberösch was once a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Emmental district within the canton of Bern.
On January 1, 2016, Oberösch joined with another nearby town, Niederösch. Together, they became part of the larger municipality of Ersigen.
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History of Oberösch
Oberösch was first mentioned in old records in the year 886, where it was called Osse. Later, in 1310, it was known as Oeschge superioris. Originally, Oberösch and Niederösch were part of one bigger village called Ösch. Over time, these two parts grew separate and became their own independent towns.
In 1423, the town of Burgdorf gained some control over Oberösch's local court system. By the 1500s, Burgdorf had bought the rest of the court rights. They then combined Oberösch's court with Niederösch's court.
Oberösch shared land for animals to graze with nearby towns like Ersigen. In 1467, Burgdorf gave the people of Oberösch the right to cut down trees in certain forests. This right was expanded in 1525 to include even more forests. For many centuries, Oberösch has been part of the Kirchberg church area.
Farming has always been the main way people made a living in Oberösch. In 2005, almost all jobs (93%) in the town were related to agriculture. However, many people who live in Oberösch travel to other towns for work. Oberösch and Niederösch share a school district, and their school building is located in Niederösch.
Geography and Landscape
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Oberösch is located along the Ösch River, which is north of the town of Burgdorf.
The total area of Oberösch was about 2.15 square kilometers (0.83 square miles).
- About 59.5% of this land was used for farming.
- Around 34% was covered by forests.
- The remaining 5.1% was settled with buildings and roads.
Most of the built-up areas were houses and other buildings (2.8%). Roads and other transportation areas made up 2.3%. All of the forest land was covered with thick trees. For farming, 48.4% of the land was used for growing crops, and 9.8% was for pastures where animals graze. A small part (1.4%) was used for orchards or vineyards.
At the end of 2009, Oberösch's old district, Amtsbezirk Burgdorf, was closed. On January 1, 2010, Oberösch became part of the new Verwaltungskreis Emmental district.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Oberösch showed a golden ash tree on a red background, rising from wavy golden lines. The name "Oberösch" comes from "Ösch," which sounds like "Esche," the German word for ash tree. This type of design, where the picture on the coat of arms relates to the name, is called "canting arms."
Population and People
In 2014, Oberösch had a population of 109 people. In 2010, about 9% of the people living there were foreign nationals. Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the population of Oberösch did not change much.
Most people in Oberösch (97.3%) speak German as their first language. A small number of people also speak Polish (1.8%) or English (0.9%).
In 2008, a little more than half of the population (54.1%) were men, and 45.9% were women. Most of the people living in Oberösch were Swiss citizens.
About 34.5% of the people living in Oberösch in 2000 were born there. About half (50.4%) were born in the same canton (Bern). A smaller number were born elsewhere in Switzerland (8%) or outside of Switzerland (2.7%).
In 2010, young people (ages 0-19) made up 21.6% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) were the largest group at 62.2%. Seniors (over 64) made up 16.2%.
The chart below shows how the population of Oberösch has changed over many years:
Important Sights
The entire small village, or hamlet, of Oberösch is recognized as an important Swiss Heritage Site. This means it has special historical or cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Oberösch had a very low unemployment rate of 0%. This means everyone who wanted a job had one.
In 2008, there were 28 people working in Oberösch.
- Most of these jobs (26 people) were in the primary economic sector, which mainly means farming. There were 8 businesses in this sector.
- One person worked in the secondary sector (like manufacturing or construction).
- One person worked in the tertiary sector (like services or technical jobs).
Many people who lived in Oberösch in 2000 traveled to other towns for work (47 workers). About 10% used public transportation, and 47.1% drove their own cars.
Religion
According to the 2000 census:
- About 5.3% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- Most people (87.6%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number (7.08%) belonged to other Christian churches.
- About 1.77% did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education
In Oberösch, about 45.1% of the population had finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 15.9% had gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college.
During the 2010-2011 school year, no students were attending school directly in Oberösch. However, in 2000, 10 students from Oberösch went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Oberösch para niños
