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'''Kirchlindach''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Bern (district)|Bern]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Bern (canton)|Bern]] in [[Switzerland]]. |
'''Kirchlindach''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Bern (district)|Bern]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Bern (canton)|Bern]] in [[Switzerland]]. |
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==History== |
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The name Kirchlindach first appeared in writing on [[2 October]] [[1185]], when [[Pope Lucius III]] affirmed legal possession of the area to [[Erlach, Switzerland|Erlach]] in a [[papal bull]]. The municipality's [[coat of arms]] shows three [[Tilia|lime]] leaves on a silver field crossed by a red bar. |
The name Kirchlindach first appeared in writing on [[2 October]] [[1185]], when [[Pope Lucius III]] affirmed legal possession of the area to [[Erlach, Switzerland|Erlach]] in a [[papal bull]]. The municipality's [[coat of arms]] shows three [[Tilia|lime]] leaves on a silver field crossed by a red bar. |
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==Geography== |
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Kirchlindach has an area of {{km2 to mi2|11.9|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 67.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 23.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 8.1% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (0.8%) is non-productive (rivers or glaciers).<ref name=SFSO/> |
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==Demographics== |
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Kirchlindach has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 2,714, of which 4.3% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 4.1%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (92.8%), with French being second most common ( 2.2%) and Italian being third ( 0.7%). |
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In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] which received 31.2% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (20.4%), the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (17.7%) and the [[Green Party of Switzerland|Green Party]] (15.5%). |
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The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 21.5% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 63.2% and the seniors (over 64 years old) make up 15.4%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Kirchlindach about 87.3% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory [[Education in Switzerland#Secondary|upper secondary education]] or additional higher education (either University or a ''[[Fachhochschule]]''). |
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Kirchlindach has an unemployment rate of 1.49%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 136 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 39 businesses involved in this sector. 88 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 20 businesses in this sector. 541 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 81 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/regionalportraets/gemeindesuche.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 29-May-2009</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 00:22, 30 May 2009
Kirchlindach | |
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Location of Kirchlindach  | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Berne |
| District | Bern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,158 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 3038 |
| SFOS number | 0354 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-BE |
| Surrounded by | Berne, Bremgarten bei Bern, Diemerswil, Meikirch, Münchenbuchsee, Schüpfen, Wohlen bei Bern, Zollikofen |
| Website | www SFSO statistics |
Kirchlindach is a municipality in the district of Bern in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
History
The name Kirchlindach first appeared in writing on 2 October 1185, when Pope Lucius III affirmed legal possession of the area to Erlach in a papal bull. The municipality's coat of arms shows three lime leaves on a silver field crossed by a red bar.
Geography
Kirchlindach has an area of Template:Km2 to mi2. Of this area, 67.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 23.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 8.1% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (0.8%) is non-productive (rivers or glaciers).[3]
Demographics
Kirchlindach has a population (as of 2007[update]) of 2,714, of which 4.3% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 4.1%. Most of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (92.8%), with French being second most common ( 2.2%) and Italian being third ( 0.7%).
In the 2007 election the most popular party was the SVP which received 31.2% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the FDP (20.4%), the SPS (17.7%) and the Green Party (15.5%).
The age distribution of the population (as of 2000[update]) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 21.5% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 63.2% and the seniors (over 64 years old) make up 15.4%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Kirchlindach about 87.3% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either University or a Fachhochschule).
Kirchlindach has an unemployment rate of 1.49%. As of 2005[update], there were 136 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 39 businesses involved in this sector. 88 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 20 businesses in this sector. 541 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 81 businesses in this sector.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "Ständige Wohnbevölkerung nach Staatsangehörigkeitskategorie Geschlecht und Gemeinde; Provisorische Jahresergebnisse; 2018". Federal Statistical Office. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ a b Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 29-May-2009
External links
- Official website
- Dubler, A-M: Kirchlindach in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland, 2005-08-05.