Rüttenen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rüttenen
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 Rüttenen
Location in Switzerland
Rüttenen
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Lebern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.76 km2 (3.38 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 516 m (1,693 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,483 | |
| • Density | 169.29/km2 (438.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4522
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| Surrounded by | Balm bei Günsberg, Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, Langendorf, Niederwil, Oberdorf, Riedholz, Solothurn, Welschenrohr | |
Rüttenen is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Solothurn, within the Lebern district. Rüttenen is a small but interesting place to learn about Swiss life.
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History
Rüttenen is an old place! It was first written about in 1474. Back then, it was called Rüti. A few years later, in 1497, people started calling it die rutinen.
Geography
Rüttenen covers an area of about 8.77 square kilometers (about 3.39 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 69%, is covered by forests. About 22% of the land is used for farming, where crops are grown and animals graze.
Around 8% of Rüttenen's land has buildings and roads. A very small part is rivers or lakes. The town is located at the bottom of the Weissenstein mountains.
Rüttenen includes the main village and several smaller areas called hamlets. Hamlets are like tiny villages. These include Widlisbach, Oberrüttenen, Galmis, Falleren, Brüggmoos, Kreuzen, and Steingrubenquartier. Steingrubenquartier is close to the city of Solothurn.
Coat of Arms
Every town in Switzerland has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Rüttenen's coat of arms is blue. It shows a silver digging hoe. This hoe comes out of three golden hills at the bottom.
Population and People
Rüttenen has a population of about 1,400 people. Most people in Rüttenen speak German. A small number of people also speak French or English.
Many people who live in Rüttenen were born there or in the same canton (state) of Solothurn. Some people have moved to Rüttenen from other parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
The population of Rüttenen has changed over time. You can see how the number of people living here has grown in the chart below:
Important Places and Heritage
Rüttenen has a special place called the Hermitage and pilgrimage site at Einsiedelei 4. This site is very important in Switzerland's history and culture. It is listed as a national heritage site. The whole area around the Hermitage and Kreuzen is also a protected heritage site.
Economy and Jobs
In Rüttenen, people work in different types of jobs. Some people work in farming, which is called the primary sector. Others work in manufacturing or construction, which is the secondary sector.
Many people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, health care, and education. For example, some people work in shops, drive delivery trucks, or work in hospitals.
Most people who live in Rüttenen travel to other towns for work. Only a small number of people come into Rüttenen for their jobs. Many people use their cars to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion
In Rüttenen, people follow different religions. Many people are Roman Catholic or belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who are Orthodox Christian, Christian Catholic, or other Christian faiths. Some people are Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu. A number of people do not belong to any church.
Education
Education is important in Rüttenen. Many adults have completed high school, and some have gone on to college or university.
The school system in Solothurn canton starts with two years of optional Kindergarten. In Rüttenen, there are children in kindergarten. After that, students attend six years of primary school.
For secondary school, students from Rüttenen go to schools in nearby towns. This is because Rüttenen is a smaller municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Rüttenen para niños
