Thörigen facts for kids
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Thörigen
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 Thörigen
Location in Switzerland
Thörigen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Oberaargau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 483 m (1,585 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,156 | |
| • Density | 254.1/km2 (658.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3367
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| Surrounded by | Bettenhausen, Bleienbach, Bollodingen, Herzogenbuchsee, Ochlenberg, Thunstetten | |
Thörigen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Oberaargau area within the canton of Bern.
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About Thörigen's Location
Thörigen covers an area of about 4.5 square kilometers (which is about 1.7 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and farms around. About one-third of the area is covered by forests, offering green spaces and nature. The rest of the land is where buildings and roads are, making up the settled parts of the town.
Who Lives in Thörigen?
Thörigen is home to about 1,156 people. A small number of these residents come from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Thörigen has grown a little bit.
Languages Spoken in Thörigen
Most people in Thörigen speak German. It's the main language for almost everyone. A very small number of people also speak French or English.
Age Groups in Thörigen
In Thörigen, about one-fourth of the people are children and teenagers, aged 19 or younger. Most of the population, about two-thirds, are adults between 20 and 64 years old. The remaining people are seniors, aged 65 and older.
Education in Thörigen
Many adults in Thörigen, especially those between 25 and 64, have completed a good level of education. This often includes finishing high school or going on to a university or a special college for applied sciences.
Jobs and Work in Thörigen
Thörigen has a very low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find a job. The town has different types of jobs:
- Farming Jobs: Some people work in farming, which is part of the primary economic sector. There are several farms in the area.
- Manufacturing Jobs: Other people work in the secondary sector, which includes making things or working in factories.
- Service Jobs: The largest group of workers are in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like working in shops, offices, or providing services to others.
