Oekingen facts for kids
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Oekingen
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 Oekingen
Location in Switzerland
Oekingen
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Wasseramt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.39 km2 (0.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 878 | |
| • Density | 367.4/km2 (951.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4566
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| Surrounded by | Derendingen, Halten, Hersiwil, Horriwil, Kriegstetten, Subingen | |
Oekingen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Wasseramt district in the canton of Solothurn.
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History of Oekingen
Oekingen was first mentioned in official records in the year 1263. Back then, its name was written as Otechingen.
Geography of Oekingen
Oekingen covers an area of about 2.4 square kilometers (which is about 0.9 square miles). A large part of this land, about 63.8%, is used for farming. This includes fields for growing crops and areas for pastures.
About 25% of Oekingen is covered by forests. The remaining 13.3% of the land is developed with buildings and roads. This means it's where people live and where transportation happens.
Oekingen is located in the Wasseramt district. It sits along the Oesch river. The town itself is a linear village, meaning its buildings are mostly spread out along a road.
Oekingen's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Oekingen is quite simple and easy to describe. It shows a silver (white) horse running. This horse is placed on a red background. Below the horse, there is a green base, which looks like grass or land.
People and Population in Oekingen
Oekingen has a population of about 724 people (as of 2023). Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 5.7%. This growth is due to both people moving into the town and more births than deaths.
Most people in Oekingen speak German. About 97.4% of the population uses German as their main language. A smaller number of people speak Portuguese (1.2%) or French (0.6%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.6% were male and 50.4% were female. Most residents are Swiss citizens.
Many people living in Oekingen were born there. About 37.4% of the population in 2000 were born in Oekingen. Another 35.1% were born in the same canton, Solothurn.
The age groups in Oekingen vary. In 2000, about 20.8% of the population were teenagers (aged 7 to 19). Adults aged 25 to 64 made up a large portion of the population, around 55%. Older adults, aged 65 and above, made up about 13.3% of the population.
Most households in Oekingen are private homes. In 2000, there were 240 households, with an average of 2.7 people living in each. Many homes are single-family houses.
Economy and Jobs in Oekingen
In 2010, Oekingen had a low unemployment rate of 1.7%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
People in Oekingen work in different types of jobs:
- Farming (Primary Sector): About 20 people work in agriculture. There are around 8 businesses related to farming.
- Manufacturing (Secondary Sector): About 9 people work in manufacturing. There are 2 businesses in this area.
- Services (Tertiary Sector): About 16 people work in service jobs. There are 8 businesses in this sector. These jobs include things like sales, transportation, restaurants, and professional services.
Many residents of Oekingen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 305 people commuted out of Oekingen for their jobs. About 61.1% of working people used a private car to get to work, while 13.9% used public transportation.
Religion in Oekingen
According to a census in 2000, the population of Oekingen has different religious beliefs.
- About 40.4% of people were Roman Catholic.
- About 40.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, including Orthodox and Christian Catholic churches.
- About 12.6% of the population did not belong to any church or considered themselves agnostic or atheist.
Education in Oekingen
Education is important in Oekingen. About 40.4% of the population has completed upper secondary education. This is schooling that comes after basic education but before university.
Additionally, about 11.9% of the population has completed higher education. This means they have gone to a university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule). Most of these highly educated individuals are Swiss men and women.
While some students from Oekingen attend schools outside the municipality, only a few students from other towns come to Oekingen for school.
See also
In Spanish: Oekingen para niños
