Rumisberg facts for kids

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Rumisberg Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Rumisberg Location in Canton of Bern Show map of Canton of Bern
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Bern
District	Oberaargau
Area
• Total	5.14 km2 (1.98 sq mi)
Elevation	638 m (2,093 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	491
• Density	95.53/km2 (247.4/sq mi)
Postal code	4539
Surrounded by	Aedermannsdorf (SO), Attiswil, Farnern, Herbetswil (SO), Matzendorf (SO), Oberbipp, Wiedlisbach, Wolfisberg

Rumisberg is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Oberaargau area of Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Bern. This charming Swiss town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.

What is Rumisberg's History?

Rumisberg was first written about in official records way back in 1364. At that time, it was known by a slightly different name, Rumolsberg. This shows that the town has a long history.

Where is Rumisberg Located?

Rumisberg covers an area of about 5.2 square kilometers (which is about 2 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. This means you can see many fields and farms there.

What is the Landscape Like?

About 42% of Rumisberg is covered by forests. This makes it a very green place. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads. A very small part is made up of rivers or mountains.

What are the Main Areas of Rumisberg?

The municipality includes the main village of Rumisberg itself. It also has smaller areas called hamlets, like Schoren and Weissacker-Falken. You can also find many individual houses spread out across the area. Rumisberg is built on different levels, or terraces, along the southern side of the Jura mountains. The town sits at various heights, from about 550 meters (1,800 feet) to 1,232 meters (4,042 feet) above sea level.

Who Lives in Rumisberg?

Rumisberg has a population of 491 people. A small number of people living here, about 3.4%, are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Rumisberg has grown by about 11.3%.

What Languages Do People Speak?

Most people in Rumisberg speak German, which is about 98.5% of the population. A few people also speak Italian or Serbo-Croatian.

How Do People Vote in Rumisberg?

In the 2007 election, the most popular political group was the SVP. They received more than half of all the votes. Other popular groups included the SPS, the FDP, and the Green Party.

What is the Age of the Population?

Looking at the population in 2000, about 24% of the people were children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Most of the people, about 61%, were adults between 20 and 64 years old. About 15% were seniors, meaning they were over 64 years old.

What About Education and Jobs?

Many adults in Rumisberg, about 78.5%, have finished a good level of education. This includes either advanced high school or higher education like university.

Rumisberg has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work have jobs. In 2005, many people worked in farming. A smaller number worked in manufacturing or construction. Some people also worked in the service industry, like shops or offices.

How Has the Population Changed Over Time?

The number of people living in Rumisberg has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

See also

• In Spanish: Rumisberg para niños