Studen, Bern facts for kids
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Studen
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Ruins of the Roman temple at Petinesca outside Studen village
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 Studen
Location in Switzerland
Studen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Seeland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.73 km2 (1.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,372 | |
| • Density | 1,235.2/km2 (3,199/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2557
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| Surrounded by | Aegerten, Büetigen, Busswil bei Büren, Jens, Schwadernau, Worben | |
Studen is a town, also called a municipality, in the Seeland area of Bern canton in Switzerland. It's a small but interesting place with a long history.
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History of Studen
Studen was first written about in the year 1257. Back then, it was called Studon.
Ancient Times: Celtic and Roman Settlements
In the south-east part of Studen, on the Jensberg mountain, you can still see old ruins. These are from a Celtic and Roman settlement called Petinesca.
The site has an old Celtic fort, known as an Oppidum. It also has a fortified village from the Roman empire. Petinesca was an important stop on a main road between two Roman cities. These cities were Aventicum (now Avenches) and Salodurum (now Solothurn).
The Roman part of Petinesca started around the mid-1st century AD. The Celtic fort is probably even older. There was also a temple complex here. It was used from the 1st century until the mid-4th century. This complex had six temples, three small chapels, another building, and a well. Other temples, houses, and graves from the 1st to 4th centuries have also been found nearby.
Studen Through the Ages
During the Middle Ages, the village of Studen was owned by the Counts of Neuchâtel-Nidau. In 1398, the city of Bern took over Studen. It became part of Bern's territory.
The village and its fields sometimes got flooded by the Aare river. But from 1868 to 1891, a big project called the Jura water correction changed the river's path. This stopped the floods and created more farmland.
Over time, Studen grew and became more industrial. Farming became less important. Today, only a small number of jobs are in agriculture. In the 1950s, the nearby city of Biel grew into a big industrial area. This helped Studen become an industrial town too.
Even with all this growth, Studen only got connected to the Swiss Federal Railways in 1999. As more people moved in, new buildings were needed. A primary school was built in 1968. Secondary schools followed in 1973 and 1983. A church was also built. Even with new buildings, some areas like Petinesca and the old Aare river course have stayed natural.
Geography of Studen
Studen covers an area of about 2.71 square kilometers. A large part of this land is used for farming, about 38.6%. Forests cover about 18.0% of the area. The rest, about 41.9%, has buildings or roads. A small part, 0.7%, is rivers or lakes.
Most of the land used for farming is for growing crops. Some is for pastures or fruit trees. The municipality is located along the old Aare riverbed. It also sits on the slopes of the Jensberg mountain.
Studen's Coat of Arms
The blazon of Studen's coat of arms shows a green fir tree. It stands on a green willow trunk with red roots. All of this is on a gold background.
People of Studen
Studen has a population of about 2,833 people. About 12.8% of the people living in Studen are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown slightly.
Most people in Studen speak German. About 89.7% speak German as their main language. French is the second most common language, spoken by 3.6% of the people. Italian is third, spoken by 1.5%.
In 2008, about 48.3% of the population were male and 51.7% were female. Many people living in Studen were born there or in the same canton. About 13.5% were born outside Switzerland.
Young people (0–19 years old) make up about 21.4% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) are 64%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 14.6%.
The number of people living in Studen has changed over time:
Important Heritage Sites
The Roman village and temple complex at Petinesca is a very important historical site. It is listed as a heritage site of national significance in Switzerland. This means it's a special place that needs to be protected.
Economy of Studen
In 2011, Studen had a low unemployment rate of 2.44%. Many people work in Studen. In 2008, there were 1,439 people working in the municipality.
Jobs in Studen are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in factories and construction.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transport, hotels, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Studen work in other towns. But many people also come into Studen to work. This means Studen is an important place for jobs in the region.
Religion in Studen
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Studen belong to the Swiss Reformed Church (65.5%). About 15.3% are Roman Catholic. There are also smaller groups of other Christian churches and Islamic people. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education in Studen
Education is important in Studen. About 60.9% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is schooling after middle school that is not required. About 14.5% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The school system in Bern canton starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. Then, students go to six years of Primary school. After that, there are three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities. After lower Secondary, students can continue their education or start an apprenticeship.
In the 2011-2012 school year, 383 students went to school in Studen. There were kindergarten classes, primary classes, and lower secondary classes. Many students in Studen's schools are from other countries or speak a different language at home.
In 2000, most students who lived in Studen also went to school there. Some students came from other towns to study in Studen. Also, some students from Studen went to schools in other towns.
Images for kids
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Ruins of the Roman temple at Petinesca outside Studen village
See also
In Spanish: Studen para niños
