Stüsslingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stüsslingen
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 Stüsslingen
Location in Switzerland
Stüsslingen
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Gösgen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.39 km2 (3.24 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,129 | |
| • Density | 134.56/km2 (348.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4655
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| Surrounded by | Lostorf, Niedererlinsbach, Niedergösgen, Obererlinsbach | |
Stüsslingen is a town, also called a municipality, located in the Gösgen area of the canton of Solothurn in Switzerland. On January 1, 2021, the nearby town of Rohr became part of Stüsslingen.
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History of Stüsslingen
Stüsslingen was first mentioned in old records in 1226. Back then, it was called Stuzelingen.
Rohr Joins Stüsslingen
The town of Rohr, which is now part of Stüsslingen, was first mentioned even earlier. Its name Rôre appeared in documents around 1217-1222. In 2021, these two towns officially joined together.
Geography and Nature
Stüsslingen is located in the Gösgen district. It sits among the foothills of the Rebenfluh and Gugenkette mountains. A small stream flows through the area.
A large part of Stüsslingen's land is used for farming, about 49%. Forests cover another big section, about 35.6% of the land. Buildings and roads make up about 14.7% of the area. There is also a small amount of rivers and lakes.
Stüsslingen's Coat of Arms
The blazon of Stüsslingen's municipal coat of arms is blue with three golden five-pointed stars. Two stars are at the bottom, and one is placed above them.
People and Population
Stüsslingen has a population of about 1,000 people. Most people in Stüsslingen speak German, which is about 96.6% of the population. A small number of people also speak Italian or French.
About 21.6% of the people in Stüsslingen are teenagers (between 7 and 19 years old). About 27.1% are young adults (25 to 44 years old), and 28.6% are middle-aged adults (45 to 64 years old).
Historic Population Changes
The chart below shows how the population of Stüsslingen and Rohr has changed over many years. You can see how the numbers went up and down.
Economy and Jobs
In Stüsslingen, people work in different types of jobs.
- The primary sector includes jobs like farming.
- The secondary sector involves making things, like in factories, or building things, like houses.
- The tertiary sector is about services, such as working in shops, restaurants, or schools.
Many people who live in Stüsslingen travel to other towns for work. About 15.8% use public transportation, and 58.8% drive a private car.
Religion in Stüsslingen
Based on information from 2000, most people in Stüsslingen are Roman Catholic (about 57.6%). Another large group belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church (about 24.8%). Some people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. About 13.97% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education and Schools
In Stüsslingen, many adults have completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. Some have gone on to even higher education, like university.
In 2000, 20 students came to Stüsslingen for school from other towns. At the same time, 81 students from Stüsslingen went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Stüsslingen para niños
