Rüti bei Riggisberg facts for kids
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Rüti bei Riggisberg
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 Rüti bei Riggisberg
Location in Switzerland
Rüti bei Riggisberg
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Seftigen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 22.2 km2 (8.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 823 m (2,700 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 411 | |
| • Density | 18.51/km2 (47.95/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3099
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| Surrounded by | Blumenstein, Burgistein, Riggisberg, Rüeggisberg, Rüschegg, Wattenwil | |
Rüti bei Riggisberg was once a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It was part of the Seftigen district.
On January 1, 2009, Rüti bei Riggisberg joined with the nearby town of Riggisberg. This means it is no longer a separate municipality.
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Geography of Rüti bei Riggisberg
Rüti bei Riggisberg covered an area of about 22.2 square kilometers (which is about 8.6 square miles). A large part of this area was covered by forests, making up 64.3% of the land.
- About 32.1% of the land was used for farming. This means people grew crops or raised animals there.
- Only 2.1% of the land had buildings or roads on it.
- The remaining 1.5% of the land was made up of things like rivers or mountains, which are not used for farming or building.
People of Rüti bei Riggisberg
In 2007, Rüti bei Riggisberg had a population of 411 people. A small number of these people, about 1.9%, were from other countries. Over the ten years before 2007, the number of people living there went down by 13.1%.
Languages spoken
Most people in Rüti bei Riggisberg spoke German. In 2000, about 98.9% of the population spoke German. A smaller number of people spoke French (0.7%) or Portuguese (0.5%).
Politics and elections
In the 2007 election, the most popular political group was the SVP. They received 72.7% of all the votes. Other parties also received votes, such as the FDP (8%) and the SPS (4.5%).
Age groups and education
In 2000, the population of Rüti bei Riggisberg was divided into different age groups:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 31.8% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 51.6% of the population.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 16.7% of the population.
Many adults in Rüti bei Riggisberg had completed higher education. About 60% of people aged 25-64 had finished either high school or gone on to college or a special technical school.
Jobs and businesses
Rüti bei Riggisberg had a low unemployment rate of 1.24%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
In 2005, people worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: 99 people worked in farming, forestry, or fishing. There were 34 businesses in this area.
- Secondary sector: 46 people worked in manufacturing or construction. There were 6 businesses in this area.
- Tertiary sector: 38 people worked in services, like shops, schools, or healthcare. There were 7 businesses in this area.
