Oberiberg facts for kids

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Oberiberg Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Oberiberg Location in Canton of Schwyz Show map of Canton of Schwyz
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schwyz
District	Schwyz
Area
• Total	33.17 km2 (12.81 sq mi)
Elevation	1,130 m (3,710 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	878
• Density	26.470/km2 (68.56/sq mi)
Postal code	8843
Surrounded by	Alpthal, Einsiedeln, Illgau, Muotathal, Schwyz, Unteriberg

Oberiberg is a small village and municipality located in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It's a great place to visit, especially if you love winter sports! The municipality includes the main village of Oberiberg and the hamlet (a tiny village) and ski area called Hoch-Ybrig.

History of Oberiberg

Oberiberg was first mentioned a long time ago, around the years 1217-1222, and was known as Yberge. For many years, it was part of a larger municipality simply called Iberg. In 1884, Iberg split into two separate municipalities: Unteriberg and Oberiberg. This is how Oberiberg became its own independent place.

Geography and Land Use

An aerial view of Oberiberg from 1958.

Oberiberg covers an area of about 32.8 square kilometers (which is about 12.7 square miles). A big part of this land, about 50.2%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures.

Another large portion, about 39.1%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land includes buildings and roads (1.9%), and areas like rivers, glaciers, or mountains (8.8%) that aren't used for farming or building. As mentioned before, the municipality includes the main village and the Hoch-Ybrig hamlet.

Who Lives in Oberiberg?

Oberiberg has a population of about 793 people (as of 2007). In the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 4.7%. This means more people are choosing to make Oberiberg their home!

Most people in Oberiberg speak German, which is about 98.2% of the population. A small number of people also speak Portuguese or Albanian. In 2000, there were slightly more males (51.7%) than females (48.3%) living in the village.

Age Groups in Oberiberg

Let's look at the different age groups in Oberiberg (as of 2008):

• Young people (0 to 19 years old): About 20.9% of the population.
• Young adults (20 to 39 years old): About 26.3% of the population.
• Adults (40 to 64 years old): This is the largest group, making up about 36.2% of the population.
• Seniors (65 years and older): About 16.5% of the population.

Education and Jobs

Many adults in Oberiberg (about 56.6% of those aged 25-64) have completed higher education. This means they have gone to a university or a special college.

The unemployment rate in Oberiberg is very low, at only 0.8%. This means most people who want to work can find a job. People in Oberiberg work in different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: About 98 people work in farming or other jobs that use natural resources.
• Secondary sector: About 41 people work in manufacturing or construction.
• Tertiary sector: About 134 people work in services, like shops, hotels, or schools.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Oberiberg has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:

Weather in Oberiberg

Oberiberg gets a lot of rain and snow throughout the year. On average, it has about 163.6 days with rain or snow each year. The total amount of precipitation (rain and snow) is about 1952 millimeters (or 76.9 inches) per year.

The wettest month is usually July, when Oberiberg gets about 237 millimeters (9.3 inches) of precipitation. June has the most days with rain or snow, averaging 16.5 days. The driest month is October, with about 115 millimeters (4.5 inches) of precipitation.

See also

In Spanish: Oberiberg para niños