Tschugg facts for kids
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Tschugg
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Former country manor house Steiger near Tschugg village
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 Tschugg
Location in Switzerland
Tschugg
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Seeland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.29 km2 (1.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 492 m (1,614 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 470 | |
| • Density | 142.9/km2 (370/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3233
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| Surrounded by | Erlach, Gals, Gampelen, Ins | |
Tschugg is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Seeland area of the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
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History of Tschugg
Tschugg was first mentioned in old records in the year 1221. Back then, it was known as Shuc.
Early Settlements and Roman Times
The oldest signs of people living here are from the Bronze Age. This was a time when people used bronze to make tools. There was also a Roman farm from the 1st to 3rd centuries at a place called Steiacher. Another Roman village was found in Mullen. People also found old copper and bronze pieces at Riedernacker, but it's hard to tell exactly how old they are.
From Local Lords to Bernese Control
Tschugg was once part of the Herrschaft of Erlach. This means it was ruled by the lords of Erlach. In 1474, the city of Bern bought all the lands of Erlach. Tschugg then became part of Bern's court in Ins.
A powerful local family, the Berseths, owned a lot of land in the village. Their large house, or manor, was first mentioned in 1358. It even had its own vineyards. By the 1500s, the Berseth family became citizens of Bern.
The Steiger Family and Bethesda Hospital
In 1678, the Steiger family bought the Berseth estate. Over the next 100 years, they rebuilt the house into a grand country manor. It became known as the Landsitz Steiger. Later, in the 1800s, the Canton of Bern bought the manor house. In 1889, it was turned into the Bethesda Hospital. This hospital helps people with brain and nerve problems.
Changes in Farming and Mullen Village
In 1885, a large wet area between Tschugg and Foferen was drained. This made the land useful for farming. Growing grapes for wine, called viticulture, was once very important here. But in 1900, a plant disease destroyed most of the vineyards. A few new vineyards were planted starting in 1974. In 1879, there were about 42 hectares (104 acres) of vineyards. By 2011, this had shrunk to only 6 hectares (15 acres).
Mullen, a small village nearby, was first mentioned in 1185. It belonged to the St. Johannsen Abbey. After the Protestant Reformation in 1528, the Abbey's land became controlled by Bern. Mullen became its own town in 1832, but it stayed very small. In 1764, only 66 people lived there. By 1900, the number dropped to 55. Mullen's school was in Tschugg, and the two villages had many connections. In 1946, the people of Mullen voted to join Tschugg.
Geography of Tschugg
Tschugg covers an area of about 3.3 square kilometers (1.27 square miles).
Land Use in Tschugg
- About 44.4% of the land is used for farming.
- About 45.3% is covered by forests.
- About 10.9% has buildings or roads.
- A very small part, 0.3%, is rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up area is for houses and other buildings (7.3%). Roads and transport take up 1.8%. Parks and sports fields make up 1.5%. All the forested land is covered with thick forests. For farming, 28.6% is used for crops, 12.5% for pastures, and 3.3% for orchards or vineyards. All the water in Tschugg is from flowing rivers or streams.
Location and Villages
Tschugg is located on the southeast side of Jolimont mountain. The municipality includes the main village of Tschugg and, since 1946, the small village of Mullen.
On December 31, 2009, the old district of Amtsbezirk Erlach was closed. The next day, Tschugg became part of the new Verwaltungskreis Seeland district.
Tschugg's Coat of Arms
The blazon (official description) of Tschugg's coat of arms is: Gules a Sickle Argent handled Or. This means it shows a silver sickle (a curved farming tool) with a gold handle, on a red background.
People and Population in Tschugg
As of 2011, Tschugg has a population of 448 people. About 17.5% of the people living here are foreign nationals. Over the past 10 years (2000-2010), the population grew by 4.7%. This growth was mainly due to people moving into the area.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Tschugg (about 90.2%) speak German as their main language. French is the second most common (3.4%), followed by Albanian (1.7%). There are also a few people who speak Italian.
Population Details
As of 2008, about 48.7% of the population were men and 51.3% were women.
- 18.8% of the population are children and teenagers (0–19 years old).
- 65.9% are adults (20–64 years old).
- 15.2% are seniors (over 64 years old).
In 2000, about 23.0% of the people living in Tschugg were born there. Another 40.6% were born in the same canton (Bern). About 14.4% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 11.9% were born outside Switzerland.
Housing in Tschugg
In 2000, there were 60 homes where only one person lived. There were also 16 homes with five or more people. Most apartments (88.8%) were lived in all year round. A small number (7.1%) were used only at certain times of the year, and 4.1% were empty. In 2010, new homes were being built at a rate of 4.5 new homes for every 1000 residents. In 2011, only 0.44% of homes were empty.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Tschugg has changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites
The former Landgut (country manor house) Steiger is a very important historical building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special place protected for its history and culture.
Economy and Jobs in Tschugg
The biggest employer in Tschugg is the Bethesda Hospital. This hospital helps people with brain and nerve problems. It is located in the old Landgut Steiger manor house.
Employment and Businesses
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Tschugg was low, at 1.53%. In 2008, there were 372 people working in the municipality.
- 22 people worked in the primary sector, which includes farming. There were 7 businesses in this area.
- 10 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes making things (manufacturing) and building. There were 4 businesses here.
- 340 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like healthcare. There were 11 businesses in this sector.
In 2008, there were 291 full-time jobs in Tschugg. Most of these jobs (249) were in healthcare, mainly at the hospital.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, 222 workers traveled into Tschugg for their jobs, while 130 workers traveled out to work elsewhere. This means more people come to Tschugg for work than leave it. About 9.9% of workers used public transport, and 50% used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Tschugg
According to the 2000 census:
- About 12.5% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- About 66.1% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a Protestant church).
- A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches, including Orthodox and Christian Catholic.
- About 2.49% of the population were Islamic.
- A few people were Buddhist or Hindu.
- About 8.62% said they had no religion, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Tschugg
In Tschugg, about 31.6% of the population have finished high school (called upper secondary education). About 10.3% have gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
The School System in Bern
The school system in the Canton of Bern works like this:
- One year of non-required Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. Here, students are grouped based on their skills.
- After lower Secondary, students can continue their education or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
Students in Tschugg
During the 2010-2011 school year, 41 students attended classes in Tschugg.
- There was one kindergarten class with 15 students. Almost half of these students (46.7%) spoke a different language at home than the one used in class.
- There were two primary classes with 26 students. About 3.8% of these students were not Swiss citizens, and 34.6% spoke a different language at home.
In 2000, 3 students came to Tschugg from other towns to go to school. At the same time, 38 students from Tschugg went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Tschugg para niños
