Ochlenberg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ochlenberg
Ochlenberg Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Ochlenberg Location in Canton of Bern Show map of Canton of Bern
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Bern
District	Oberaargau
Area
• Total	12.12 km2 (4.68 sq mi)
Elevation	580 m (1,900 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	563
• Density	46.45/km2 (120.31/sq mi)
Postal code	3367
Surrounded by	Bleienbach, Bollodingen, Hermiswil, Leimiswil, Oeschenbach, Rütschelen, Seeberg, Thörigen, Ursenbach, Wynigen

Ochlenberg is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Oberaargau administrative district in the canton of Bern.

A Glimpse into Ochlenberg's Past

Ochlenberg is quite old! We first find its name mentioned way back in 1612. Back then, it was called Ochliberg.

Exploring Ochlenberg's Land

Ochlenberg covers an area of about 12.13 square kilometers (that's about 4.68 square miles). Think of it like this:

• Most of the land, about 62.7%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and areas where animals graze.
• A big part, about 32.4%, is covered by forests. These are important for nature and the environment.
• The remaining small part, about 4.3%, is where buildings and roads are located.
• A tiny bit, 0.2%, is made up of rivers and streams.

Most of the forested land is thick forest. The farming areas are used for growing crops, pastures for animals, and some orchards. All the water in Ochlenberg comes from its rivers and streams.

Who Lives in Ochlenberg?

Ochlenberg is home to 563 people. A small number of people, about 1.0%, are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has gone down a little.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Ochlenberg speak German, which is about 99.4% of the population. A few people also speak French (0.5%) and Russian (0.2%).

Age Groups in Ochlenberg

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

• Kids and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up about 25.6% of the population.
• Adults (20–64 years old) make up about 54.3%.
• Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 20.1%.

Education and Jobs

Many adults in Ochlenberg, about 79.9%, have finished a good level of education. This includes either upper secondary education or even higher education like university.

Ochlenberg has a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work have jobs.

• Many people work in the primary economic sector. This means they work in farming, like growing crops or raising animals. There are about 67 businesses in this area.
• A few people work in the secondary sector. This involves making things, like in factories. There are 3 businesses here.
• A small number of people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs that provide services, like shops or offices. There are 4 businesses in this sector.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how the number of people living in Ochlenberg has changed over many years:

See also

In Spanish: Ochlenberg para niños