Thierachern facts for kids
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Thierachern
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 Thierachern
Location in Switzerland
Thierachern
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Thun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.53 km2 (2.91 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,000 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,514 | |
| • Density | 333.86/km2 (864.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3634
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| Surrounded by | Amsoldingen, Längenbühl, Thun, Uebeschi, Uetendorf | |
| Twin towns | Sezimovo Usti (Czech Republic) | |
Thierachern is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is found in the Thun area, within the canton of Bern.
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History of Thierachern
Thierachern was first mentioned in written records in the year 1250. It was called Tierachern back then.
Ancient Times in Thierachern
People have lived in the Thierachern area for a very long time. Evidence shows that people were here during the neolithic era (New Stone Age), the Bronze Age, and the La Tène era (Iron Age). Under the village church, experts found remains of a Roman-era settlement and graves. More ancient stone graves were found near Egg. These old discoveries show that people have lived in this area for thousands of years.
Thierachern Through the Centuries
The village first became part of a territory called the Herrschaft of Strättligen. The village church, named St. Martin, was first mentioned in 1228. This church was rebuilt between 1706 and 1708.
Over time, the village was owned by different lords. In 1594, a family from Bern bought the village. They then sold it to Bern in 1607. After this, Thierachern became part of the Bernese Thun District. In 1841, the village sold a large piece of common land to the Swiss Army. This land was used as a training ground for soldiers near Thun.
Modern Thierachern
In the 1960s, more people started moving to Thierachern. They wanted to live outside the growing city of Thun. New houses were built to welcome the new residents. Today, most people who live in Thierachern travel to Thun for their jobs. About 35% of the jobs in Thierachern are in farming.
Geography of Thierachern
Thierachern covers an area of about 7.5 square kilometers (2.9 square miles). A large part of the land, about 66.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 17.3% of the area. Buildings and roads make up about 12.4% of the land. A small part, 0.5%, is rivers or lakes. The rest, about 3.5%, is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Thierachern is located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from downtown Thun. It is near the Aare river. The municipality includes the main village of Thierachern and smaller areas called hamlets, such as Wahlen, Egg, and Schwand.
Thierachern's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Thierachern's coat of arms is: Or a Deer rampant Gules on a Mount of 3 Coupeaux Vert. This means it shows a red deer standing on a green hill with three peaks, all on a gold background.
People of Thierachern (Demographics)
Thierachern has a population of about 2,350 people. A small number of these residents, about 3.8%, are foreign nationals. The population has been growing steadily.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Thierachern speak German as their main language. This is about 97.4% of the population. A smaller number of people speak French or English.
Population Breakdown
In 2008, about 48.7% of the population was male and 51.3% was female. Most residents were Swiss citizens. About 24.9% of the people living in Thierachern in 2000 were also born there. Many others were born in the same canton (Bern).
Age Groups
Children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 24.6% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) are the largest group, at 58.5%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 16.9% of the population.
Economy of Thierachern
In 2011, Thierachern had a low unemployment rate of 1.42%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
There are different types of jobs in Thierachern:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 97 people work in this sector.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 79 people work in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, education, and healthcare. About 248 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Thierachern travel to other towns for work. However, some people also come into Thierachern for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Thierachern
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Thierachern belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church. This was about 77.4% of the population. About 9.6% of the people were Roman Catholic. Smaller numbers of people belonged to other Christian churches, or other religions like Islam. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Thierachern
Many people in Thierachern have a good education. About 65.2% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 16.9% have gone on to higher education, such as university.
School System
The school system in the Canton of Bern starts with one year of non-required Kindergarten. After that, students attend six years of Primary school. Then, they go to three years of lower Secondary school. In secondary school, students are grouped by their abilities. After lower Secondary, students can choose to continue their studies or start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
Students in Thierachern
During the 2012-2013 school year, there were 362 students in Thierachern's schools.
- There were 50 students in kindergarten classes.
- The primary school had 168 students.
- The lower secondary school had 144 students.
Most students speak German, which is the main language taught in the classrooms.
Library Services
Thierachern has a library called Schul- und Volksbibliothek Thierachern. In 2008, the library had over 5,000 books and other media. It loaned out more than 13,000 items that year. The library was open for 125 days, averaging 6 hours per week.
See also
In Spanish: Thierachern para niños
