Zullwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zullwil
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Zullwil village
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 Zullwil
Location in Switzerland
Zullwil
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Thierstein | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.66 km2 (1.41 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 592 m (1,942 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 657 | |
| • Density | 179.5/km2 (464.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4234
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| Surrounded by | Breitenbach, Fehren, Meltingen, Nunningen | |
Zullwil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Thierstein district of the Solothurn canton in Switzerland. It's a charming place nestled in the Swiss landscape.
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Geography of Zullwil
Zullwil covers an area of about 3.64 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 44%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and areas for animals to graze.
Almost half of Zullwil, about 46%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for the environment and provide beautiful scenery.
About 9.6% of the area is built up with buildings and roads. A very small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Zullwil's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Zullwil has a special design. It is divided into four sections, alternating between black and white. In the middle, there are two staffs with flowery tops, crossed over each other. The colors of the staffs are swapped depending on the background. This design is called Quarterly Sable and Argent two Staffs fleury counterchanged in saltire.
People and Population in Zullwil
Zullwil has a population of about 600 people. In recent years, the number of people living here has changed a little. Some people have moved away, and there have been slightly fewer births than deaths.
Most people in Zullwil speak German. It is the main language for about 94% of the residents. Other languages spoken include Albanian and French.
In 2008, a little more than half of the population (51.6%) were male, and a little less than half (48.4%) were female. Most of the people living in Zullwil were born in Switzerland. About 43% were born right in Zullwil.
Age Groups in Zullwil
The population of Zullwil includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 8% of the population were young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 17.5% of the population.
Adults between 25 and 44 years old were the largest group, making up about 27% of the population. Older adults (65 and over) made up about 15.6% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 237 private households in Zullwil, with an average of 2.5 people living in each home. About a quarter of the households were made up of just one person. Many homes were occupied by married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Zullwil are single-family homes. In 2000, about 71% of the inhabited buildings were single-family houses. Many of these homes were built between 1946 and 1960.
Historical Population Trends
The chart below shows how Zullwil's population has changed over many years. You can see how the number of residents has gone up and down through history.
Economy and Jobs in Zullwil
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Zullwil was low, at 2.9%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Types of Jobs
Jobs in Zullwil can be divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature. In Zullwil, this mainly means farming. In 2008, about 17 people worked in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. This includes manufacturing (like making products in factories) and construction (like building houses). About 84 people worked in this sector, with many in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services to people. This includes things like sales, working in hotels or restaurants, and education. About 16 people worked in this sector.
In total, there were 100 full-time jobs in Zullwil in 2008. Many people who live in Zullwil travel to other towns for work. About 21.7% of workers used public transportation, and 59.7% used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Zullwil
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Zullwil are Roman Catholic, making up about 72% of the population. About 10% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches or Islam. About 9% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education in Zullwil
In Zullwil, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 37.5% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 6.6% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
School System
The school system in the Canton of Solothurn has a few stages:
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend two years of non-required kindergarten. In the 2010-2011 school year, there were 10 children in kindergarten in Zullwil.
- Primary School: Students must attend six years of primary school.
- Secondary School: After primary school, there are three years of required lower secondary school, followed by optional advanced schools. All students from Zullwil who are in lower secondary school go to schools in nearby towns.
In 2000, 76 students who lived in Zullwil went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Zullwil para niños
