Oberlangenegg facts for kids
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Oberlangenegg
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 Oberlangenegg
Location in Switzerland
Oberlangenegg
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Thun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.16 km2 (3.54 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 483 | |
| • Density | 52.73/km2 (136.57/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3616
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| Surrounded by | Eriz, Horrenbach-Buchen, Röthenbach im Emmental, Teuffenthal, Unterlangenegg, Wachseldorn | |
Oberlangenegg is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Bern area, specifically in the Thun district. This peaceful place is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Oberlangenegg
Oberlangenegg was first mentioned in old records in the year 1308. Back then, it was called Langonegga.
Scientists found an old Bronze Age dagger in an area called Lindenmoos. This shows that people lived here a very long time ago, even before written history. For many years, Oberlangenegg and Unterlangenegg were part of the same municipality. Oberlangenegg was mostly covered in forests and had fewer people.
The village of Schwarzenegg, which is on the border with Unterlangenegg, was a busier place. It was important for business and religion in the Zulg valley. In 1693, a large parish church was built there. Even today, Oberlangenegg is mostly a farming area. More than half of the jobs are in agriculture. In 2005, a factory that works with wood opened in the village, creating some jobs in making things.
Geography and Nature
Oberlangenegg covers an area of about 9.15 square kilometers (about 3.5 square miles). A large part of this land, about 45.5%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.
Almost half of the municipality, about 49%, is covered by forests. These are thick, green forests. A smaller part, about 4.6%, has buildings and roads where people live and travel. There are also some rivers and lakes, but they make up a very small part of the area.
The municipality is in the Zulg river valley. It sits on the side of the Honegg mountain. Oberlangenegg has two main groups of settlements. One group includes Stalden and part of Schwarzenegg village. The other group has places like Kreuzweg, Aettenbühl, and Süderen-Linden.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Oberlangenegg has a special design. It shows a green fir tree in the middle. On either side of the tree, there is a red deer, one male (a buck) and one female (a doe). They are standing on a green base. The background of the shield is silver.
Population and People
Oberlangenegg has a population of about 481 people. Most of the people living here speak German as their main language. A small number of people speak Albanian or French.
About half of the people living in Oberlangenegg were also born there. Many others were born in the same canton, which is like a state or region. A small number of people were born in other parts of Switzerland or in other countries.
The population includes many young people. About 24.9% of the population are children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) make up 53.0%, and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 22.0%.
The chart below shows how the population of Oberlangenegg has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In Oberlangenegg, most people have jobs. The unemployment rate is very low, around 0.71%. This means almost everyone who wants a job can find one.
Jobs in Oberlangenegg are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to getting raw materials. Most of these jobs are in agriculture, like farming.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. This includes manufacturing, like the wood working factory, and construction.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs provide services. This includes things like working in shops, restaurants, or in education and healthcare.
Many people who live in Oberlangenegg also work there. About 67.2% of the workers both live and work in the municipality. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion
According to a survey from 2000, most people in Oberlangenegg, about 91.1%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number, about 1.2%, are Roman Catholic.
There are also a few people who belong to other Christian churches or are Muslim. Some people do not belong to any church or have no specific religion.
Education
In Oberlangenegg, many adults have completed their upper secondary education, which is like high school. Some have also gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
The school system in the Canton of Bern starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school. Then, they attend three years of lower Secondary school. In secondary school, students are grouped based on their abilities. After lower secondary, students can continue their studies or start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
During the 2012-2013 school year, there were 51 students in Oberlangenegg's schools. This included 12 students in German-language kindergarten classes and 40 students in primary school. Some students from Oberlangenegg also attend secondary schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Oberlangenegg para niños
