Oberbipp facts for kids

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Oberbipp Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Oberbipp Location in Canton of Bern Show map of Canton of Bern
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Bern
District	Oberaargau
Area
• Total	8.45 km2 (3.26 sq mi)
Elevation	500 m (1,600 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,753
• Density	207.46/km2 (537.3/sq mi)
Postal code	4538
Surrounded by	Bannwil, Niederbipp, Rumisberg, Walliswil bei Niederbipp, Wiedlisbach, Wolfisberg

Oberbipp is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Bern area (or canton) of Switzerland. It's part of the Oberaargau administrative district.

Aerial view of Oberbipp

The Story of Oberbipp: A Look Back in Time

Aerial view of Oberbipp in 1947

Oberbipp is a very old place! It was first mentioned in writing way back in the year 968. Back then, it was known by the name Pippa.

Later, in 1327, its name changed slightly to Obern Bipp. This shows how the town's name has evolved over many centuries.

Exploring Oberbipp's Geography

Oberbipp covers an area of about 8.47 square kilometers (about 3.27 square miles). Imagine an area roughly the size of 1,186 football fields!

How Land is Used in Oberbipp

A big part of Oberbipp's land, about 47%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields where crops grow.

Another large section, about 39.6%, is covered by forests. These are important natural areas.

About 13% of the land is built up with buildings and roads. A very small part, less than 1%, includes rivers or lakes.

Where is Oberbipp Located?

Oberbipp is nestled on the southern side of the Jura mountains. It's a beautiful spot with natural scenery.

The municipality includes the main village of Oberbipp. It also has a section called Buchli and other smaller groups of homes spread around.

People and Life in Oberbipp

Oberbipp is home to a community of people. As of the latest count, the population is 1,753.

Who Lives in Oberbipp?

In 2007, about 8.9% of the people living in Oberbipp were from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 10.4%.

Most people in Oberbipp speak German, which is about 91.9% of the population. Other languages spoken include Albanian (1.8%) and Serbo-Croatian (1.5%).

Age Groups in the Town

Looking at the year 2000, here's how the population was divided by age:

• Children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up 27.6% of the population.
• Adults (ages 20–64) were the largest group, at 59.3%.
• Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 13% of the population.

Education and Jobs

Many adults in Oberbipp are well-educated. About 76.5% of people aged 25-64 have finished advanced schooling. This includes either upper secondary education or higher education like university.

Oberbipp has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.

The town has different types of jobs:

• Primary Sector: This involves jobs like farming. In 2005, 64 people worked in this area, with 22 businesses.
• Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. There were 181 people employed in this sector, with 14 businesses.
• Tertiary Sector: This covers jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 174 people worked here, with 30 businesses.

How Oberbipp's Population Has Changed

The table below shows how the number of people living in Oberbipp has changed over many years:

See also

In Spanish: Oberbipp para niños