Rüti bei Lyssach facts for kids
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Rüti bei Lyssach
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 Rüti bei Lyssach
Location in Switzerland
Rüti bei Lyssach
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Burgdorf (district) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 523 m (1,716 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 172 | |
| • Density | 133.3/km2 (345.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3421
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| Surrounded by | Burgdorf, Lyssach, Mötschwil, Oberburg | |
Rüti bei Lyssach is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Emmental area, which is part of the Canton of Bern.
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History of Rüti bei Lyssach
Rüti bei Lyssach was first mentioned in official records in 1341. Back then, its name was Ruiti. This name comes from an old German word meaning "clearing." A clearing is an open space in a forest.
Early History and Church Life
In the Middle Ages, the village belonged to a powerful family called the Counts of Kyburg. In 1406, the city of Bern took control of the area.
The village church was first mentioned in 1275. After the Protestant Reformation, a big change in Christianity, the church became part of a larger church area in Burgdorf. It was also a "filial church," meaning it was connected to the main church in Kirchberg.
Modern Changes and Growth
Later, the village was part of the "low court" of Alchenflüh. This meant it followed the laws of that area. However, it paid taxes and was part of the military area of Burgdorf.
After the French invaded Switzerland in 1798, Rüti and Lyssach joined together. But just five years later, they separated again. Rüti became its own independent town.
Starting in the 1960s, Rüti bei Lyssach began to grow. New farming land was created, and a freight storage business brought new jobs. A neighborhood called Binsberg was built for new residents. Farming became less important. By 2000, most people worked in Bern or Burgdorf.
Geography of Rüti bei Lyssach
Rüti bei Lyssach is located about 532 meters (1,745 feet) above sea level. It is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) west of Burgdorf. The town covers an area of about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles).
Land Use and Natural Features
Most of the land, about 84.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 11.6% of the area. The remaining 6.2% has buildings and roads.
About 70.5% of the farmland is used for growing crops. Another 11.6% is used for pastures where animals graze. A small part, 2.3%, is used for orchards or vineyards.
The village is small and mainly agricultural. It sits on the edge of the Emme River's floodplain. A floodplain is a flat area of land next to a river that can flood.
Local Landscape
The area includes a hilly part of the Swiss plateau. Much of it is a small valley, or "dell," called the Dell of Rüti. A creek flows through this dell and drains into the Emme River.
The dell is surrounded by hills like Räbberg and Binzberg to the north, Büelhölzli to the west, and Schneiteberg to the south. The highest point in Rüti bei Lyssach is on the northern slope of Schneiteberg, at 590 meters (1,936 feet) above sea level.
Rüti bei Lyssach shares its borders with Lyssach, Burgdorf, Oberburg, and Mötschwil. In 2010, Rüti bei Lyssach joined the new Emmental administrative district.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Rüti bei Lyssach is described as "Per pale Sable and Argent a Palm Leaf Vert." This means the shield is divided vertically into two halves. The left side is black ("Sable"), and the right side is silver or white ("Argent"). In the middle, there is a green ("Vert") palm leaf.
Population and People
Rüti bei Lyssach has a population of about 167 people (as of 2022). In 2010, about 1.2% of the people living there were foreign nationals. Over the past 10 years (2000-2010), the population grew by 4.3%. Most of this growth was from people moving into the area.
Languages and Origins
Most people in Rüti bei Lyssach speak German as their first language (97.4% in 2000). A few people speak French or Spanish.
In 2008, about 47.9% of the population was male and 52.1% was female. Most residents were Swiss citizens. In 2000, about 34.6% of the people were born in Rüti bei Lyssach. About 50% were born in the same canton (Bern).
Family Life and Housing
In 2010, children and teenagers (0-19 years old) made up 19.8% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) made up 65.3%, and seniors (over 64 years old) made up 15%.
In 2000, there were 59 single people who had never married. There were 86 married people, 6 widows or widowers, and 5 divorced people.
The town had 12 households with only one person and 6 households with five or more people. Most apartments (83.8%) were lived in all year round. Some (14.7%) were used only at certain times of the year, and one apartment was empty. In 2010, new homes were being built at a rate of 6 new units per 1000 residents.
The historical population is shown in the following chart:
Economy and Jobs
In the late 1800s, farming was the most important job in Rüti bei Lyssach. Today, farming is still very important. This includes growing crops (tillage), growing fruit (pomiculture), and raising animals (stock-breeding).
Work and Commuting
Besides farming, there are not many other jobs in Rüti bei Lyssach itself. Many people travel, or "commute," to Burgdorf for work.
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Rüti bei Lyssach was 2.01%. This means a small percentage of people looking for work could not find a job. In 2008, there were 29 people working in the town. Most of these jobs (27 people) were in the "primary economic sector," which means farming. There were 8 businesses related to farming.
No one was employed in the "secondary sector" (manufacturing or construction). Only 2 people worked in the "tertiary sector" (services), with 2 businesses in this area.
In 2008, there were 18 full-time equivalent jobs. This means if you add up all the hours worked, it would be like 18 people working full-time. Most of these (16 jobs) were in agriculture. The other 2 were in the service industry, including one job in selling or repairing cars.
In 2000, 66 workers commuted out of the town for their jobs. About 17.6% used public transportation, and 41.8% used a private car.
Religion in Rüti bei Lyssach
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Rüti bei Lyssach belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (87.2%). About 7.7% were Roman Catholic.
There was also one person who was a member of an Orthodox church. About 1.92% of the population did not belong to any church, or were agnostic (meaning they don't know if God exists) or atheist (meaning they don't believe in God). About 2.56% did not answer the question about their religion.
Education and Schools
In Rüti bei Lyssach, about 66 people (42.3%) have finished "upper secondary education." This is like high school. Another 24 people (15.4%) have completed "higher education." This means they went to a university or a specialized college (Fachhochschule). Of those with higher education, most were Swiss men.
During the 2010-2011 school year, no students attended school directly in Rüti bei Lyssach. In 2000, 21 students from Rüti bei Lyssach went to schools outside the town.
Transportation and Travel
Rüti bei Lyssach is located very close to the old main road that goes from Bern to Burgdorf. The nearest highway, the A1, which connects Bern to Zürich, is about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) from the village center.
A bus line, operated by Regionalverkehr Mittelland AG, connects Rüti bei Lyssach to Bolligen and Burgdorf. This makes it easier for people to travel to nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Rüti bei Lyssach para niños
