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== Demographics == |
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Muri has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 12,526, of which 10.8% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -1%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (88.9%), with French being second most common ( 3.0%) and English being third ( 1.5%). |
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In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] which received 31.5% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] (23.6%), the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (17.7%) and the [[Green Party of Switzerland|Green Party]] (12.9%). |
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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 18.2% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 61.3% and the seniors (over 64 years old) make up 20.5%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Muri about 84.4% 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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Muri has an unemployment rate of 1.46%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 107 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 17 businesses involved in this sector. 1638 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 116 businesses in this sector. 4642 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 545 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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== Politics == |
== Politics == |
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Revision as of 00:32, 30 May 2009
Muri bei Bern | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Muri bei Bern  | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Berne |
| District | Berne |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gemeindepräsident Hans-Rudolf Saxer FDP/PRD (as of 2008) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.6 km2 (2.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 558 m (1,831 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,054 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 3074 |
| SFOS number | 0356 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-BE |
| Surrounded by | Allmendingen, Belp, Berne, Kehrsatz, Köniz, Ostermundigen, Stettlen, Vechigen and Worb |
| Website | www SFSO statistics |
Muri bei Bern is a municipality in the district of Bern in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
The municipality is clearly divided into two parts, each with about 6,000 people. The towns are known as Muri, which has been the name of the municipality for a long time, and Gümligen.
The municipal area of 7.6 square kilometres consists of 1.5 km² forest, 1.90 km² fallow land, and 3.39 km² developed land. The highest point is 727 m on the Dentenberg Mountain; the lowest point is 508 m at the Aare River.
History
Archaeological finds at Schlosshügel, unearthed in 1832, show that Muri was already settled in the era of the Roman Empire. The earliest documentary evidence for the name was in 1180, when a clergyman named Burkhard made transactions with wealthy residents.
At that time Muri belonged to the dominion of Geristein, which in 1298 was conquered by the city of Bern. The holdings consisted of the four so-called parishes Bolligen, Muri, Stettlen, and Vechigen. As the emerging Bern conquered the territories, it left the municipalities untouched, beginning the long-standing tradition of municipal autonomy.
In the course of the centuries the residents of the municipality lived in relative stability, in which the major changes in European and Swiss history seemed to pass them by. Major structural and commercial changes began to take place in the beginning of the 20th century. It followed industrialization and the trains from the city to the countryside. In the decade between 1920 and 1930, the municipal population grew from 2435 to 3938, or 62%.
Notable sights and recreation
- Aarebad Muri, popular site for swimming
- Muri Castle (privately owned)
- Gümligen Castle (privately owned)
- Villa Mettlen, country estate
- Muri Church, a Swiss Reformed Church
- Auguetbrücke, bridge across the Aare finished in 1836.
- Natural Protected Area along the Aare
- Between Belp and Köniz there are still ferries between Bern and Thun along the Aare
Demographics
Muri has a population (as of 2007[update]) of 12,526, of which 10.8% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -1%. Most of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (88.9%), with French being second most common ( 3.0%) and English being third ( 1.5%).
In the 2007 election the most popular party was the FDP which received 31.5% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SVP (23.6%), the SPS (17.7%) and the Green Party (12.9%).
The age distribution of the population (as of 2000[update]) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 18.2% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 61.3% and the seniors (over 64 years old) make up 20.5%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Muri about 84.4% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either University or a Fachhochschule).
Muri has an unemployment rate of 1.46%. As of 2005[update], there were 107 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 17 businesses involved in this sector. 1638 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 116 businesses in this sector. 4642 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 545 businesses in this sector.[3]
Politics
The greater municipal council is the legislature of the municipality. It has 40 members, elected every four years by proportional representation.
The municipal council is the executive. It has seven members. With the exception of the mayor, the other members keep other jobs. The council is chosen every four years at the same time and in the same manner as the greater council. The mayor is chosen by majority.
Economy
In January 2003 the trade and industry association of the canton of Bern ranked 51 major municipalities in the Bern metropolitan area and Biel-Seeland region according to favorable economic practices. Muri led the list, followed by Lyss and Belp. Muri is known as a tax haven within the canton.
Space for new enterprises is being made available with authorized construction plans. The areas designated Gümligen Station and Gümligen Field are currently centers of development within the canton.
Education
Within the municipality there are six primary schools. There are also two private schools, which conduct classes in English.
Further reading
- Muri bei Bern: eine Gemeinde, zwei Dörfer, ed. by the municipality of Muri bei Bern, 1993
External links
- Official website Template:De icon
- Website of Villa Mettlen Template:De icon
- Bärtschihus recreation and youth center Template:De icon
Template:Municipalities of the district of Berne
- ^ a b "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ . Federal Statistical Office https://www.pxweb.bfs.admin.ch/pxweb/de/. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 29-May-2009