Winznau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winznau
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 Winznau
Location in Switzerland
Winznau
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Gösgen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 403 m (1,322 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,968 | |
| • Density | 499.5/km2 (1,293.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4652
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| Surrounded by | Dulliken, Lostorf, Obergösgen, Olten, Trimbach | |
Winznau is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gösgen area of Solothurn canton in Switzerland. It's a place where many people live and work.
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Exploring Winznau's Location and Land
Winznau covers an area of about 3.94 square kilometers (about 1.5 square miles). A large part of this land is covered by forests, which makes up about 40% of the area. Another big part, about 36%, is used for farming. This means there are fields for crops and places for animals to graze.
About 20% of Winznau's land is developed with buildings and roads. This is where people live, work, and travel. The rest of the land, about 4%, includes rivers and lakes. All the water in Winznau is flowing water, like rivers.
Understanding the Winznau Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Winznau, its coat of arms, shows a special design. It has a green vine branch with five leaves and two vine-shoots on a gold background. This design likely represents something important to the town's history or its natural surroundings.
Who Lives in Winznau?
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As of 2023, Winznau has a population of 1,968 people. About 11.6% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Winznau has changed a little bit.
Languages Spoken in Winznau
Most people in Winznau speak German. In fact, about 94 out of every 100 people speak German. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Italian. A few people also speak French or Romansh.
Where People Come From
Many people living in Winznau were born there, or in the same part of Switzerland. About 28% of the people were born in Winznau itself. Another 30% were born in the same canton (Solothurn). About 27% were born in other parts of Switzerland, and about 12% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Winznau
Winznau has people of all ages. About 8% of the population are young children (0-6 years old), and 14.5% are teenagers (7-19 years old). Adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group, about 30% of the population. There are also many older adults, with about 11.5% of the population being between 65 and 79 years old.
Homes and Families
In Winznau, there are about 714 private homes. On average, about 2.4 people live in each home. Some homes have only one person, while others have five or more people. Many homes are lived in by married couples, some with children and some without. There are also homes with single parents and their children.
Most of the buildings where people live are single-family homes. There are also some buildings with multiple apartments. The most common apartment size has four rooms. Most apartments are lived in all the time.
How Winznau's Population Has Grown
The number of people living in Winznau has changed a lot over time. For example, in 1850, there were about 350 people. By 1950, this number had grown to almost 1,000 people. In 2000, the population reached 1,700. This shows that Winznau has grown quite a bit over the years.
Important Historical Sites
Winznau is home to a very old and important place called the Käsloch. This is a paleolithic cave, meaning it was used by people a very long time ago, during the Stone Age. It is recognized as a special heritage site in Switzerland.
Winznau's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Winznau was 3.3%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted to work were looking for jobs.
Types of Jobs in Winznau
Many people in Winznau work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to farming. In 2008, about 35 people worked in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: This involves jobs like manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 46 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs, like working in shops, transportation, hotels, restaurants, education, and healthcare. About 93 people worked in these kinds of jobs.
Many people who live in Winznau travel to other towns for work. Also, some people come into Winznau from other places to work here. Most people use a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Winznau
In 2000, about half of the people in Winznau were Roman Catholic. About a quarter of the population belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also smaller groups of people who belonged to other Christian churches, or were Islamic or Buddhist. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Winznau
Many adults in Winznau have completed a good level of education. About 46% have finished high school, and almost 10% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
Schools in Winznau
During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 134 students in Winznau's school system.
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend two years of kindergarten, which is not required but is a good start. In that year, 23 children were in kindergarten.
- Primary School: Students must attend six years of primary school. In Winznau, there were 111 students in primary school.
- Secondary School: After primary school, students go to secondary school. All students from Winznau attend their secondary school in a nearby town.
Most students from Winznau go to schools outside the municipality, while only a few students from other towns come to school in Winznau.
See also
In Spanish: Winznau para niños
