Willadingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Willadingen
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The entrance to Willadingen village
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 Willadingen
Location in Switzerland
Willadingen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Emmental | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.17 km2 (0.84 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 199 | |
| • Density | 91.7/km2 (237.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3425
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| Surrounded by | Heinrichswil-Winistorf (SO), Höchstetten, Koppigen, Recherswil (SO) | |
Willadingen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Emmental area of Bern in Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a long history.
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A Look at Willadingen's History
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Willadingen was first mentioned in official papers way back in 1214. Back then, its name was Willedingen.
The oldest signs of people living here are some stone tools (flints) from the Stone Age (Neolithic period). These were found in the Neumatt area. Later, a grave or graveyard was found in Wigglismoos.
This small village has always been closely connected to Koppigen. It depended on Koppigen for its government, economy, and religion. Even today, Willadingen is part of Koppigen's school and church areas.
This strong connection probably started with Peter of Thorberg. He bought land in Willadingen in 1374. After he passed away in 1397, his land went to the Thorberg Charterhouse, a religious house he helped create.
When the city of Bern became Protestant in 1528, they took over the Charterhouse's land. Willadingen then became part of Bern's Koppigen district.
Willadingen has mostly been a farming village with very little industry. In 2000, most people who worked here traveled to jobs in bigger towns nearby.
Willadingen's Geography and Landscape
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Willadingen covers an area of about 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles). A large part of this land, about 68.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 28.2% of the area. The remaining 4.6% is where buildings and roads are located.
Most of the built-up area is made up of houses and other buildings. The rest is for transportation, like roads. All of the forested land is covered with thick forests. For farming, about half the land is used for growing crops, and the rest is for pastures where animals graze.
The village is located along the Ösch river, right on the border with the Canton of Solothurn. Willadingen includes the main village, plus two smaller settlements called hamlets: Mösli and Moosgasse. There's also a newer housing area called Lischmatt.
In 2010, Willadingen became part of a new administrative area called Verwaltungskreis Emmental.
Willadingen's Coat of Arms
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Willadingen shows a black bull with golden horns and hooves on a silver background.
People and Population in Willadingen
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Willadingen has a population of about 200 people. In 2010, only a small number, about 1%, were people from other countries. Over the past 10 years (2000-2010), the population grew by about 11.3%. Most of this growth was from people moving into the village.
Most people in Willadingen (about 98.8%) speak German as their main language. A few people speak English or Portuguese.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%). Most people living in Willadingen were born in Switzerland. About 35% were born right in Willadingen, and another 47.4% were born in the same canton (Bern).
In 2010, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up about 18.9% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) were the largest group at 62.2%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 18.9%.
The population of Willadingen has changed over time. For example, in 1764, there were 77 people. By 1870, it grew to 195 people. In 2000, the population was 171.
Places of Interest
The entire village of Willadingen is recognized as an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has special historical and cultural value.
Willadingen's Economy
In 2011, Willadingen had a low unemployment rate of 1.1%. In 2008, there were 38 people working in the village.
Most jobs were in the primary sector, which means farming. There were 22 people working in agriculture. The secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction, had 9 jobs. The tertiary sector, which covers services like trade and restaurants, had 7 jobs.
In 2000, many people who lived in Willadingen traveled outside the village for work. For every one person who came to Willadingen for work, about 7.6 people left to work elsewhere. Most people (59.2%) used a private car to get to work, while a smaller number (5.8%) used public transportation.
Religion in Willadingen
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Willadingen (89.5%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a Protestant church). A smaller number (5.3%) were Roman Catholic. About 4.68% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Willadingen
Many adults in Willadingen have a good education. About 38% of the population has finished high school (upper secondary education). Another 20.5% have gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college.
During the 2010-2011 school year, no students were attending school directly in Willadingen. However, in 2000, 19 students from Willadingen went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Willadingen para niños
