Wolfisberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wolfisberg
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 Wolfisberg
Location in Switzerland
Wolfisberg
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Oberaargau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2020)
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| • Total | 187 | |
| • Density | 77.9/km2 (202/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4704
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| Surrounded by | Laupersdorf (SO), Matzendorf (SO), Niederbipp, Oberbipp, Rumisberg | |
Wolfisberg was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Oberaargau area of the Bern canton. A canton is like a state in Switzerland.
On January 1, 2020, Wolfisberg joined with another town called Niederbipp. This means Wolfisberg is no longer its own separate municipality.
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Where is Wolfisberg Located?
Wolfisberg covers an area of about 2.4 square kilometers (which is about 0.9 square miles).
- Almost half of the land (45.7%) was used for farming.
- A little more than half (49.8%) was covered by forests.
- Only a small part (4.5%) had buildings and roads.
Who Lived in Wolfisberg?
As of 31 December 2020, Wolfisberg had 187 people living there.
- In 2007, a small number of people (2.7%) were from other countries.
- Over the past 10 years, the number of people living in Wolfisberg went down a little bit.
- Most people (96.6%) spoke German.
- A few people spoke Albanian (1.7%) or French (1.1%).
How People Voted
In the 2007 election, the most popular political group was the SVP. They received 45.1% of the votes. Other popular groups were the SPS (19.8%), the Green Party (16%), and the FDP (8.3%).
Age and Education
In 2000, here's how old the people in Wolfisberg were:
- About a quarter of the people (24.7%) were children and teenagers (0–19 years old).
- Most people (59.8%) were adults (20–64 years old).
- About 15.5% were seniors (over 64 years old).
Many adults in Wolfisberg (about 81.2%) had finished high school or gone on to college.
Jobs and Businesses
Wolfisberg had a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
- In 2005, 9 people worked in farming. There were 4 farming businesses.
- 1 person worked in manufacturing (making things). There was 1 business in this area.
- 5 people worked in services (like shops or offices). There were 2 businesses in this area.
See also
- In Spanish: Wolfisberg para niños
