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Steinhof
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 Steinhof
Location in Switzerland
Steinhof
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Wasseramt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.64 km2 (0.63 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2010)
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| • Total | 141 | |
| • Density | 86.0/km2 (222.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4556
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| Surrounded by | Bollodingen (BE), Hermiswil (BE), Oberönz (BE), Seeberg (BE) | |
Steinhof was a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Solothurn. Steinhof was unique because it was an enclave. This means it was a piece of land completely surrounded by another canton, Bern. On January 1, 2012, Steinhof joined with the nearby town of Aeschi.
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Steinhof's Past: A Look at Its History
Steinhof was first mentioned in old records in 1201. Back then, it was called Heinricus de Steine. The name Steinhof, as we know it, first appeared much later, in 1766.
Where Was Steinhof? Its Geography
Steinhof was a small area, about 1.64 square kilometers. Imagine a square about 1.28 kilometers on each side. Most of this land, about 63.4%, was used for farming. Forests covered about 29.3% of the area. Buildings and roads took up about 6.1% of the land. A very small part, 0.6%, was rivers or lakes.
The village was part of the Wasseramt district. It was like a small island of Solothurn canton, completely surrounded by the Canton of Bern.
What Was Steinhof's Coat of Arms?
The official symbol, or blazon, of Steinhof's coat of arms was a black Ibex. An Ibex is a type of wild goat. This Ibex was standing on a green hill with three peaks. The background of the shield was gold.
Who Lived in Steinhof? Population Facts
In 2010, Steinhof had 141 people living there. A small number, about 4.6%, were people from other countries. Over ten years (1999-2009), the population grew by about 9.2%. This growth was mostly because people moved there.
Most people in Steinhof, about 99.3%, spoke German. A very small number spoke French. In 2008, there were slightly more women (54.6%) than men (45.4%) living in Steinhof.
Many people, about 44.8%, were born in Steinhof and still lived there in 2000. Others were born in the same canton (24.5%) or elsewhere in Switzerland (26.6%). A few, 2.1%, were born outside Switzerland.
In 2000, about 26.6% of the population were teenagers (ages 7-19). Adults aged 25-44 made up about 25.2% of the population. Older adults, 65 and over, were about 17.5% of the population.
How Did People Work in Steinhof? Economy
In 2010, Steinhof had an unemployment rate of 5.2%. This means about 5 out of every 100 people looking for work could not find a job.
In 2008, most jobs were in the primary economic sector. This includes farming and forestry. There were 19 people working in this area. A few people worked in manufacturing (secondary sector) and services like hotels or restaurants (tertiary sector).
Many people who lived in Steinhof traveled to other towns for work. Only a few people came into Steinhof to work. About 16.7% of working people used public transport, and 51.5% drove their own cars to work.
What Religions Were Practiced in Steinhof?
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Steinhof were Roman Catholic (60.1%). About 30.1% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small group (6.99%) did not belong to any church.
How Was Education in Steinhof?
In Steinhof, about 36.4% of adults had finished high school. About 12.6% had gone on to higher education, like a university. In 2000, 34 students from Steinhof went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Steinhof para niños
