Tscheppach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tscheppach
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Tscheppach village
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 Tscheppach
Location in Switzerland
Tscheppach
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Bucheggberg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.84 km2 (0.71 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 558 m (1,831 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 195 | |
| • Density | 106.0/km2 (274.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4576
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| Surrounded by | Bibern, Brügglen, Hessigkofen, Leuzigen (BE), Lüterkofen-Ichertswil, Mühledorf | |
Tscheppach was a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Solothurn, in the Bucheggberg district.
On January 1, 2014, Tscheppach joined with several other nearby towns. These towns included Brügglen, Aetingen, Aetigkofen, Bibern (SO), Gossliwil, Hessigkofen, Mühledorf (SO), Küttigkofen, and Kyburg-Buchegg. They all became part of a new, larger municipality called Buchegg.
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Exploring Tscheppach's Land
Before it merged, Tscheppach covered about 1.8 square kilometers (0.7 square miles). This area is a bit smaller than 300 football fields!
How the Land Was Used
Most of Tscheppach's land was used for farming. About 58.7% of the area was farmland. Forests covered a good portion too, about 32.6% of the land. The rest of the area, about 8.2%, had buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.5%, was rivers or lakes.
Farming and Forests
Farmers in Tscheppach grew crops on about 38.6% of the farmland. Another 19.0% was used for pastures where animals could graze. A small part, 1.1%, had orchards or vineyards. All the water in the town was from flowing rivers or streams.
Tscheppach's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Tscheppach's coat of arms was a yellow shield with a blue wavy line across the middle. Below and above the line were three red roses with white centers and green leaves.
Who Lived in Tscheppach?
In 2011, Tscheppach had 195 people living there. This is like having enough people to fill about two school buses!
Languages Spoken
Most people in Tscheppach spoke German. In 2000, about 98.9% of the people spoke German. A few people also spoke Italian.
Where People Were Born
Many people living in Tscheppach in 2000 were born there. About 37.4% of the population had lived in Tscheppach their whole lives. Others were born in the same canton (24.7%) or elsewhere in Switzerland (26.8%). About 8.9% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Tscheppach changed over many years. You can see how the population grew and shrank in the chart below:
Jobs and Work in Tscheppach
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Tscheppach was 3.8%. This means that only a small number of people who wanted to work did not have a job.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, people in Tscheppach worked in different areas:
- Primary Sector: 13 people worked in farming. This is called the primary sector because it involves getting raw materials from nature.
- Secondary Sector: 15 people worked in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). This is the secondary sector.
- Tertiary Sector: 37 people worked in services. This includes jobs like selling cars, working in restaurants, being scientists, teachers, or healthcare workers. This is the tertiary sector.
Commuting to Work
Many people who lived in Tscheppach traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 86 people left Tscheppach for their jobs. Only 17 people came into Tscheppach to work. Most people (66.7%) used a private car to get to work. A smaller number (6.1%) used public transportation.
Beliefs and Religion
In 2000, most people in Tscheppach were Christian. About 65.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 8.9% were Roman Catholic. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or were Buddhist. About 20.53% of the people did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
Many adults in Tscheppach had a good education. In 2000, about 46.3% of the population had finished high school. About 13.7% had gone on to higher education, like a university or a special college.
Students in Tscheppach
In 2000, 13 students who lived in other towns came to school in Tscheppach. At the same time, 19 students from Tscheppach went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Tscheppach para niños
