Wileroltigen facts for kids
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Wileroltigen
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Municipal administration building of Wileroltigen
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 Wileroltigen
Location in Switzerland
Wileroltigen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Bern-Mittelland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.15 km2 (1.60 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 361 | |
| • Density | 86.99/km2 (225.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3207
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| Surrounded by | Ferenbalm, Golaten, Gurbrü, Kerzers (FR), Mühleberg | |
Wileroltigen is a small municipality in Switzerland. It is located in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district within the canton of Bern.
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History of Wileroltigen
Wileroltigen was first mentioned in official records in 1263. Back then, it was called Wiler sita prope Oltingen. For a time, it was also known by its French name, Ostranges, but this name is no longer used.
Early History and Land Ownership
During the Early Middle Ages, the land around Wileroltigen belonged to St. Maurice's Abbey. In 962, the Abbey gave this land to Payerne Priory. Payerne Priory owned the land until the 1200s.
Later, a powerful local family, the Herrschaft of Oltigen, took over the land. In 1412, the entire Oltigen area, including Wileroltigen, became part of Bern.
Joining the Bailiwick of Laupen
Wileroltigen was then grouped with the nearby villages of Gurbrü and Golaten. Together, they formed a court in the bailiwick of Laupen.
By 1325, Wileroltigen shared a bridge over the Saane/Sarine River with a village called Marfeldingen. This village is now part of the Mühleberg municipality. In the 1400s, the bridge was replaced by a ferry.
The Reformation and Modern Times
In 1528, Wileroltigen and the local parish church in Kerzers adopted the Protestant Reformation. This meant they changed their religious practices. The village's St. Mary Magdalene chapel was no longer used after this change.
A village school was opened in Wileroltigen in 1659. After the Act of Mediation in 1803, Wileroltigen officially became part of the Canton of Bern. This happened even though the Canton of Fribourg wanted it to be part of their canton.
Geography of Wileroltigen
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Wileroltigen covers an area of about 4.15 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). Much of this land is used for farming.
Land Use
As of 2012, about 61.3% of the land is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals. Forests cover about 28.4% of the municipality.
Buildings and roads make up about 6.5% of the land. Rivers and lakes account for about 2.6%. Most of the water in Wileroltigen is flowing water, like rivers.
Location and Administration
Wileroltigen is located on the left bank of the Saane/Sarine River. This river flows into the larger Aare River nearby.
In 2010, Wileroltigen joined a new administrative area called Verwaltungskreis Bern-Mittelland. Before this, it was part of a district called Amtsbezirk Laupen.
Wileroltigen's Coat of Arms
The blazon (official description) of Wileroltigen's coat of arms is: Gules a Vine tree Vert propped and fructed Or issuant from a Mount of 3 Coupaux of the last.
This means the shield is red. On it, there is a green grapevine with yellow fruit, supported by a prop. It grows from three yellow hills at the bottom.
Population and People
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Wileroltigen has a population of about 391 people as of December 2011.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Wileroltigen speak German as their first language. This was true for about 95% of the population in 2000. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Portuguese. A few people also speak French or Italian.
Age Groups
In 2011, children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up about 27.6% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) made up 61.6%, and seniors (over 64 years old) made up 10.7%.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Wileroltigen's population has changed through history.
Sights to See
The entire village of Wileroltigen is recognized as an important part of Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has special historical and cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Wileroltigen had a low unemployment rate of 2.1%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Types of Jobs
As of 2008, there were 98 people working in the municipality.
- Most jobs (65 people) were in the primary economic sector, which includes farming. There were 19 businesses in this sector.
- A few jobs (5 people) were in the secondary sector, like manufacturing or construction. There was 1 business in this sector.
- About 28 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services. There were 7 businesses in this sector.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, 15 workers came into Wileroltigen for their jobs. However, 110 workers from Wileroltigen traveled to other places for work. This shows that more people leave the municipality for work than come into it.
About 81% of the workers in Wileroltigen also lived there. For getting to work, 13.2% used public transportation, and 50.6% used a private car.
Religion in Wileroltigen
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Wileroltigen (about 81.6%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 10% were Roman Catholic. A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic.
Education in Wileroltigen
In Wileroltigen, about 63% of the population has finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. Also, 16.2% have completed higher education, such as university or a specialized college (Fachhochschule).
School System
The Canton of Bern school system starts with one year of non-required Kindergarten. After that, students attend six years of Primary school. Then, there are three years of required lower Secondary school. In lower Secondary, students are grouped based on their abilities. After this, students can choose to continue their education or start an apprenticeship.
Local Schools
During the 2011-12 school year, 52 students attended classes in Wileroltigen.
- There was one kindergarten class with 16 students.
- The municipality had two primary classes with 36 students.
In 2000, 46 students lived and went to school in Wileroltigen. Three students came from other municipalities to attend school here. Also, 27 residents of Wileroltigen went to schools outside the municipality.
Transportation
Wileroltigen has had a bus service since December 2003. This bus runs from Monday to Friday. The municipality also has a primary school and a kindergarten.
See also
In Spanish: Wileroltigen para niños
