Zuchwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zuchwil
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Municipal administration of Zuchwil
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 Zuchwil
Location in Switzerland
Zuchwil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Wasseramt | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.63 km2 (1.79 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 9,058 | |
| • Density | 1,956.4/km2 (5,067/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4528
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| Surrounded by | Biberist, Derendingen, Feldbrunnen-Sankt Niklaus, Luterbach, Riedholz, Solothurn | |
Zuchwil is a town in Switzerland, located in the Wasseramt district within the canton of Solothurn. It's a lively place known for its industry and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Zuchwil
Zuchwil has a long history! The town was first mentioned in official records way back in 1052. At that time, it was called Zuchwile.
Exploring Zuchwil's Geography
Zuchwil covers an area of about 4.63 square kilometers (about 1.79 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming, about 24.8%. Forests cover about 19.2% of the area, providing green spaces.
Most of Zuchwil, about 52.9%, is made up of buildings and roads. This includes homes, factories, and transportation routes. A small part, 3.9%, is covered by rivers.
The town is located in a special spot. It sits in a triangle formed by two rivers, the Aare and the Emme. It's also near the Bleichenberg / Birchi mountains and the city of Solothurn.
Understanding Zuchwil's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Zuchwil is quite interesting. It features a golden five-pointed star and a golden crescent moon on a blue background. Below these, there are three green hills. This design represents the town's unique identity.
People and Population in Zuchwil
Zuchwil is home to many people. As of 2008, about 40.1% of the people living here were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population changed a little.
Most people in Zuchwil speak German, about 76.7%. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 6.1% of the population. Serbo-Croatian is third, spoken by 4.3%.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.5% were male and 50.5% were female. Many people living in Zuchwil were born there or in the same canton.
The town has a mix of age groups. In 2000, about 7.5% of the population were young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 14.5% of the population.
Most households in Zuchwil have about 2.2 people on average. Many households, about 36.5%, consist of just one person. There are also many families with children.
The historical population of Zuchwil has grown a lot over the years:
Zuchwil's Economy and Jobs
Zuchwil is an important place for industry and developing new products. Many companies have their businesses here. For example, Bosch makes power tools, and Synthes creates medical implants. Other companies include Scherrer, which makes coffeemakers, and Swissqual, which develops test systems for cellular networks.
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Zuchwil was 5.8%. This means that 5.8% of people looking for work could not find a job.
Many people work in Zuchwil. In 2008, there were 13 people working in farming. About 1,817 people worked in manufacturing and construction. The largest number, 2,445 people, worked in the service industry. This includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, and healthcare.
Many people travel to Zuchwil for work. In 2000, about 3,390 workers came into the town. At the same time, 3,430 workers left Zuchwil to work elsewhere. About 19.9% of workers used public transportation to get to their jobs, while 48% drove their own cars.
Religion in Zuchwil
According to the 2000 census, people in Zuchwil follow different religions. About 33.7% were Roman Catholic. Another 26.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There were also people who were Orthodox Christians, Christian Catholics, and other Christians. Some people were Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu. About 14.92% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Zuchwil
Education is important in Zuchwil. About 35.2% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 8.8% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
During the 2010–2011 school year, there were 981 students in Zuchwil's schools. Young children can attend two years of Kindergarten. There were 165 children in kindergarten that year.
Students attend six years of primary school. In Zuchwil, 528 students were in primary school. After primary school, there are three years of required secondary school. There were 257 students in lower secondary school in Zuchwil.
Zuchwil also has a public library called Gemeindebibliothek Zuchwil. In 2008, the library had over 10,427 books and other media. It loaned out more than 21,113 items that year!
See also
In Spanish: Zuchwil para niños
