Trimstein facts for kids
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Trimstein
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 Trimstein
Location in Switzerland
Trimstein
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Bern-Mittelland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2010)
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| • Total | 499 | |
| • Density | 138.6/km2 (359/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3083
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| Surrounded by | Konolfingen, Münsingen, Rubigen, Schlosswil, Worb | |
Trimstein was a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Bern-Mittelland area of the canton of Bern. On January 1, 2013, Trimstein joined with the nearby town of Münsingen to become one larger municipality.
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History of Trimstein
Trimstein has an interesting past. Until 1993, it was actually part of another town called Rubigen. This means it was governed as part of Rubigen for many years.
Later, the way areas were organized in Switzerland changed. On December 31, 2009, Trimstein's old district, called Amtsbezirk Konolfingen, was closed down. The very next day, on January 1, 2010, Trimstein became part of a new administrative area. This new area is known as Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland.
Geography and Location
Trimstein covered an area of about 3.63 square kilometers (about 1.4 square miles). Most of its land, about 81.3%, was used for farming. This included growing crops and having pastures for animals.
About 12.7% of the area was covered by forests. The remaining 6.3% of the land was used for buildings and roads. Trimstein is located on a flat area of land that sits above the Aare valley. This gives it a nice view of the surrounding landscape.
As mentioned, Trimstein officially joined the municipality of Münsingen on January 1, 2013.
Trimstein's Coat of Arms
Every town in Switzerland has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique flag or emblem for the town. The coat of arms for Trimstein is described as Gules three Roses Or barbed Vert and seeded of the first.
This means the shield is red (Gules). On this red shield, there are three golden (Or) roses. These roses have green (Vert) parts, like their leaves, and their centers are also red (seeded of the first).
Population and People
In December 2010, Trimstein had a population of 499 people. Most of the people living in Trimstein were Swiss citizens. Only a small number, about 2.6%, were foreign nationals.
Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the population of Trimstein grew by about 2.9%. Most people in Trimstein, about 99.2%, spoke German as their main language. A very small number spoke French.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 50.5% were male and 49.5% were female. Many people who lived in Trimstein were also born there or in the same canton.
Looking at age groups in 2010:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 24.4% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 61.3%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 14.2%.
In 2000, many people in Trimstein were single and had never married. There were also many married couples, some widows or widowers, and a few divorced individuals.
The chart below shows how Trimstein's population changed over time:
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Trimstein had a very low unemployment rate of 1.05%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one. In 2008, there were 89 people working in the town.
Jobs are often divided into three main types:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs that get raw materials from nature, like farming. In Trimstein, 46 people worked in farming, and there were 16 farming businesses.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things or building. In Trimstein, 21 people worked in this area, with 4 businesses. This included manufacturing and construction.
- Tertiary Sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops, restaurants, or education. In Trimstein, 22 people worked in services, with 10 businesses.
Many people who lived in Trimstein also worked there. However, more people left Trimstein to work in other towns than came into Trimstein for work. Most people used a private car to get to work, while some used public transportation.
Religion
In 2000, most people in Trimstein, about 83.2%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 5.6% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or other religions. Some people, about 5.81%, did not belong to any church or religion.
Education
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Trimstein, about 44.6% of the population had finished their non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, about 13.9% had gone on to higher education, like a university.
The Canton of Bern has a school system that starts with one year of non-required Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school. Then, they have three years of lower Secondary school. In lower Secondary, students are grouped based on their abilities. After this, students can choose to continue their schooling or start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
During the 2011–12 school year, 43 students attended classes in Trimstein. There was one kindergarten class with 15 students. The town also had one primary class with 23 students. A small number of these primary students were not Swiss citizens. There was also one lower secondary class with 5 students.
In 2000, 58 students attended school in Trimstein. Most of them lived and went to school in the town. However, 28 residents of Trimstein went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Trimstein para niños
