Rüderswil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rüderswil
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A farm house in the Zollbrück village in Rüderswil
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 Rüderswil
Location in Switzerland
Rüderswil
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Emmental | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.21 km2 (6.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 655 m (2,149 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,373 | |
| • Density | 137.88/km2 (357.12/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3437
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| Surrounded by | Hasle bei Burgdorf, Landiswil, Lauperswil, Lützelflüh, Trachselwald | |
Rüderswil is a town in Switzerland. It's located in the Canton of Bern, within the Emmental area.
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History of Rüderswil
Rüderswil was first written about in 1139. Back then, it was called Rüderswile.
The oldest signs of people living here are three old castles. These castles were built a long, long time ago, in the Middle Ages. A knight named Adalbert von Rüderswil was mentioned in 1146. Not much is known about his family. Later, a group called the Teutonic Knights owned a lot of land in Rüderswil.
The village church was first mentioned in 1275. Its tower was built in the 1300s. The part of the church where the choir sings was built in the 1400s. In 1528, the area of Bern, including Rüderswil, changed to the Protestant Reformation faith.
Rüderswil stayed a farming area for a long time. Then, in the 1700s, people started weaving canvas at home. This was a big change! A cheese factory opened in 1853. A spinning mill, which makes thread, opened in 1869.
In 1881, a train station opened in Rüderswil. This, along with a new road in 1899, brought more businesses to one side of the river. The other side of the river mostly stayed for farming. Even in 2005, about 42% of jobs in Rüderswil were still in farming. In 2009, people in Rüderswil tried to join with a nearby town called Lauperswil. But the people in Lauperswil said no.
Geography and Landscape
Rüderswil covers an area of about 17.2 square kilometers (6.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 68%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 23.7% of the area. The rest, about 7.2%, has buildings or roads. A small part, 1%, is rivers or lakes.
Most of the land used for farming is for growing crops or for pastures where animals graze. The forests are very thick in some areas. All the water in Rüderswil is from flowing rivers or streams.
The town is located on a raised area above the Emme River. It includes the main village of Rüderswil. It also includes parts of other villages like Schwanden im Emmental, Ranflüh, and Zollbrück. There are also many scattered houses and small groups of homes called hamlets on both sides of the Emme River.
Some small parts of Rüderswil have moved to other towns over the years. For example, in 1889, Wittenbachviertel went to Lauperswil. In 1894, Häleschwand went to Signau.
Rüderswil's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Rüderswil is split into two parts. The top part is silver, and the bottom part is red. On top of both parts, there is a lion standing on its back legs. The lion's colors are swapped: the part on the silver background is red, and the part on the red background is silver.
Population and People
Rüderswil has a population of about 2,376 people. A small number of these people, about 2.4%, are from other countries.
Most people in Rüderswil speak German. About 98% of the population speaks German as their main language. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by about 1% of the people. A very small number of people speak French, Italian, or Romansh.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.7% were male and 50.3% were female. Most people living in Rüderswil were born either in the town itself or in the same canton (Bern).
Children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 23% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) make up about 59%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 18%.
The number of people living in Rüderswil has changed over time. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Rüderswil had a low unemployment rate of 1.45%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them. A total of 814 people worked in the town.
Jobs are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: These are jobs like farming. About 252 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 200 people worked here.
- Tertiary sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops, transport, or healthcare. About 362 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Rüderswil also work there. In 2000, about 63% of workers lived and worked in the town. For those who travel to work, about 10% used public transportation. Most, about 58%, used a private car.
Interesting Places to See
The entire village of Rüderswil is a special place. It is listed as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has important historical or cultural value. The village of Ranflüh and the small group of houses called Ried are also part of this list.
Religion in Rüderswil
Most people in Rüderswil belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. In 2000, about 85% of the population were part of this church. A smaller number, about 3%, were Roman Catholic.
There were also people who belonged to other Christian churches. About 2% of the population were Muslim. Some people did not belong to any church or did not share their religion.
Education and Schools
In Rüderswil, many people have finished high school. About 15% have 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, children go to Primary school for six years. Then, they attend three years of lower Secondary school. In secondary school, students are grouped based on their abilities. After secondary school, students can continue their education or start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
In the 2012-2013 school year, 230 students were in school in Rüderswil. This included 38 students in kindergarten and 141 in primary school. There were 51 students in the lower secondary school.
Famous People
- Niklaus Leuenberger (born around 1615) was a leader in the Swiss peasant war of 1653. He was born in Rüderswil. In 1903, a statue was put up in Rüderswil to remember him. This was 250 years after he passed away.
Images for kids
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A farm house in the Zollbrück village in Rüderswil
See also
In Spanish: Rüderswil para niños
