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Zauggenried
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 Zauggenried
Location in Switzerland
Zauggenried
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Bern-Mittelland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.7 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 308 | |
| • Density | 83.2/km2 (216/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3309
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| Surrounded by | Fraubrunnen, Grafenried, Jegenstorf, Kernenried, Münchringen | |
Zauggenried was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Bern-Mittelland area of the canton of Bern. On January 1, 2014, Zauggenried joined with several other towns. These towns included Büren zum Hof, Etzelkofen, Grafenried, Limpach, Mülchi, and Schalunen. They all became part of the larger town of Fraubrunnen.
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History of Zauggenried
Zauggenried is a very old place. It was first written about in the year 894. Back then, it was called ad Riete. Later, between 1261 and 1263, people called it Reide. In 1336, its name changed to ze dem enren Riede. Finally, in 1380, it became known as Zouggenried, which is close to its modern name.
How Zauggenried Grew
The village of Zauggenried started with farms spread out in a marshy area. This area was near the Urtenen River. By the 1200s, a place called Fraubrunnen Abbey gained control over the land. They also had the right to run a local court. The Abbey continued to gain more power in the village. By 1513, they owned all the land and had full control.
However, things changed in 1528. The city of Bern adopted the Protestant Reformation. This meant they changed from the Catholic religion to Protestantism. They also took control of the Catholic monasteries, like Fraubrunnen Abbey. When Bern took over the Abbey, they also got all the land it owned. Zauggenried then became part of an area called the bailiwick of Fraubrunnen. It stayed part of this area until 1803. At that time, an event called the Act of Mediation ended all the old bailiwicks. Zauggenried then became part of the new District of Fraubrunnen.
Farming and Education Changes
In the 1800s, farmers in Zauggenried changed what they grew. They switched from growing food crops to raising dairy cows. In 1850, a cheese-making group was started. It was called the Käsereigenossenschaft Kernenried-Zauggenried. This group bought milk from local farms to make cheese. The cheese factory worked until 2001. Zauggenried has mostly remained a farming area. It is still planned to stay that way.
During the 1600s, the towns of Kernenried and Zauggenried shared a school building. This partnership ended for a while. But in 1986, they decided to share a school district again.
Geography of Zauggenried
In 2011, Zauggenried had 308 people living there. A large part of its land, about 67.8%, was used for farming. Forests covered about 24.0% of the land. Buildings and roads made up 6.5% of the area. Rivers or lakes covered a small part, about 1.4%.
Most of the built-up area was for houses and other buildings. Roads and transportation took up a smaller part. All the forested land was covered with thick forests. For farming, most land was used for growing crops. Some was used for pastures, and a small part for orchards. All the water in Zauggenried was from flowing rivers.
The former town is located on a flat area above the Urtenen valley.
Coat of Arms
The blazon of Zauggenried's town coat of arms is described as: Vert on a Bend Argent two Mullets Gules. This means it has a green background. There is a silver stripe going across it. On this stripe, there are two red stars.
Population and People
In 2011, Zauggenried had 308 people. In 2010, about 2.8% of the people living there were from other countries. Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people in Zauggenried grew by 4.3%. Most of this growth was from people moving into the town.
Most people in Zauggenried speak German. In 2000, 99.0% of the people spoke German as their first language. A few people spoke French or Portuguese.
In 2008, about 49.5% of the people were male and 50.5% were female. Most of the people were Swiss citizens.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 39.9% of the people living in Zauggenried were born there. About 43.5% were born in the same canton (Bern). About 10.6% were born in other parts of Switzerland. Only 3.3% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2010, children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up 20.4% of the population. Adults (ages 20–64) made up 63.6%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 16% of the population.
Population Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Zauggenried has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Zauggenried had a low unemployment rate of 1.23%. In 2008, 63 people worked in the town. Most jobs were in the primary sector, which means farming. There were 45 people working in farming, across 14 businesses.
A few people worked in the secondary sector, which includes things like construction. There were 3 people in this area, with 3 businesses. The tertiary sector includes services. There were 15 people working in services, with 8 businesses.
Many people who lived in Zauggenried worked outside the town. In 2000, 117 people left Zauggenried for work. Only 8 people came into Zauggenried for work. This means more people left to work than came in. About 10.1% of working people used public transportation. Most, about 59.5%, used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Zauggenried
Based on information from 2000, most people in Zauggenried were Protestant. About 89.0% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number, about 3.7%, were Roman Catholic. There was also 1 person who was a member of an Orthodox church. About 6.64% of the people did not belong to any church.
Education in Zauggenried
In Zauggenried, about 39.5% of the people had finished upper secondary education. This is education after middle school that is not required. About 11.6% had gone on to higher education. This means they went to a university or a special college.
During the 2010-2011 school year, no students were attending school in Zauggenried itself. However, in 2000, 42 students who lived in Zauggenried went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Zauggenried para niños
