Walterswil, Solothurn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Walterswil
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Walterswil village and church
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 Walterswil
Location in Switzerland
Walterswil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Olten | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.48 km2 (1.73 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 743 | |
| • Density | 165.85/km2 (429.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
5746
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| Surrounded by | Däniken, Dulliken, Gretzenbach, Oftringen (AG), Safenwil (AG) | |
Walterswil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Olten district in the Solothurn canton.
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Geography of Walterswil
Walterswil covers an area of about 4.48 square kilometers (1.73 square miles). A large part of this land, about 53%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 36% of the area.
Around 11% of Walterswil's land is developed with buildings and roads. A very small part, less than 1%, is unproductive land. Most of the forested areas are dense forests. The farmland is used for growing crops, pastures for animals, and orchards for fruit.
Walterswil's Coat of Arms
The blazon (a special description) of Walterswil's coat of arms is: "Per fess Gules and Argent a Bend counterchanged and in the second a Juniper Branch proper." This means the shield is divided horizontally into red and silver. There is a diagonal stripe that changes color where it crosses the division. In the silver part, there is a green juniper branch.
People and Population
Walterswil has a population of 743 people. A small percentage, about 5.7%, are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years, the population has stayed mostly the same.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Walterswil speak German, about 98% of the population. A very small number of people speak French or English.
Age Groups
In Walterswil, about 8.5% of the population are young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) make up about 16.8%. Adults aged 25-44 are the largest group, at about 30.4%. Older adults (65-79 years old) are about 12.5%, and those over 80 are about 3.3%.
Homes and Households
There are about 265 private households in Walterswil. On average, each household has 2.4 people. About 30% of households are made up of just one person. Many households are married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Walterswil are single-family homes, making up about 68% of all inhabited buildings. Many of these homes were built between 1981 and 1990. There are also multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Historical Population Growth
The chart below shows how Walterswil's population has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Walterswil had a low unemployment rate of 3.4%. Many people living in Walterswil work in different types of jobs.
Types of Work
- Primary sector: This involves jobs like farming. About 36 people work in this area, with 16 businesses.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 11 people work here, with 5 businesses.
- Tertiary sector: This covers jobs in services, like sales, restaurants, and professional services. About 58 people work in this sector, with 12 businesses.
Overall, about 335 people living in Walterswil have jobs. Almost half of the workers are women.
Commuting to Work
Most people who live in Walterswil travel outside the municipality for work. About 8.1% of workers use public transportation to get to their jobs. A much larger number, 68.1%, use a private car.
Religion in Walterswil
Based on a 2000 survey, the population of Walterswil has different religious backgrounds. About 38% of people are Roman Catholic. Another 41.5% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A small number of people belong to other Christian churches. About 0.5% of the population is Islamic. Around 14.7% of people do not belong to any church, meaning they are agnostic or atheist.
Education in Walterswil
Many adults in Walterswil have completed higher education. About 43.7% of the population has finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school.
About 6.8% of people have gone on to complete even higher education, such as university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule). Most of these highly educated people are Swiss men and women. In 2000, 56 students from Walterswil went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Walterswil (Soleura) para niños
