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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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The total area of the new municipality is {{km2 to mi2|29.83|abbr=yes}}. The elevation of Riggisberg is {{m to ft|763|abbr=yes}}, with the lowest point at {{m to ft|669|abbr=yes}} and the highest point at {{m to ft|1616|abbr=yes}}.<ref name=numbers>[http://www.riggisberg.ch/hauptframe_dorf.html Riggisberg website, numbers] {{de icon}} accessed 16 July 2009</ref> |
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Riggisberg has an area of {{km2 to mi2|7.7|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 76.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 12.8% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (0.5%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).<ref name=SFSO/> |
Riggisberg has an area of {{km2 to mi2|7.7|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 76.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 12.8% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (0.5%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).<ref name=SFSO/> |
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Rüti bei Riggisberg has an area of {{km2 to mi2|22.2|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 32.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 64.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 2.1% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (1.5%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).<ref name=SFSO/> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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===Riggisberg=== |
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Riggisberg has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 1,933, of which 5.1% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 1.6%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (94.5%), with Turkish being second most common ( 1.0%) and Albanian being third ( 1.0%). |
Riggisberg has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 1,933, of which 5.1% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 1.6%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (94.5%), with Turkish being second most common ( 1.0%) and Albanian being third ( 1.0%). |
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Riggisberg has an unemployment rate of 1.24%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 108 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 39 businesses involved in this sector. 120 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 30 businesses in this sector. 974 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 72 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 14-Jul-2009</ref> |
Riggisberg has an unemployment rate of 1.24%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 108 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 39 businesses involved in this sector. 120 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 30 businesses in this sector. 974 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 72 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 14-Jul-2009</ref> |
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===Rüti bei Riggisberg=== |
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Rüti bei Riggisberg has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 411, of which 1.9% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -13.1%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (98.9%), with French being second most common ( 0.7%) and Portugese being third ( 0.5%). |
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In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] which received 72.7% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (8%), the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (8%) and the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (4.5%). |
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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 31.8% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 51.6% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 16.7%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Rüti bei Riggisberg about 60% 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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Rüti bei Riggisberg has an unemployment rate of 1.24%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 99 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 34 businesses involved in this sector. 46 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 6 businesses in this sector. 38 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 7 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 23:56, 16 July 2009
Riggisberg | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Riggisberg  | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Berne |
| District | Seftigen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 762 m (2,500 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,553 |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 3132 |
| SFOS number | 0879 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-BE |
| Surrounded by | Burgistein, Kirchenthurnen, Lohnstorf, Mühlethurnen, Rüeggisberg, Rümligen, Rüti bei Riggisberg |
| Website | www SFSO statistics |
Riggisberg is a municipality in the district of Seftigen in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
On January 1, 2009, the municipality of Rüti bei Riggisberg became part of the municipality of Riggisberg.[3]
Geography
The total area of the new municipality is Template:Km2 to mi2. The elevation of Riggisberg is Template:M to ft, with the lowest point at Template:M to ft and the highest point at Template:M to ft.[4]
Riggisberg has an area of Template:Km2 to mi2. Of this area, 76.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 9.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 12.8% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (0.5%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).[5]
Rüti bei Riggisberg has an area of Template:Km2 to mi2. Of this area, 32.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 64.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 2.1% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (1.5%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).[5]
Demographics
Riggisberg
Riggisberg has a population (as of 2007[update]) of 1,933, of which 5.1% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 1.6%. Most of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (94.5%), with Turkish being second most common ( 1.0%) and Albanian being third ( 1.0%).
In the 2007 election the most popular party was the SVP which received 50.7% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SPS (13.2%), the FDP (12.7%) and the Green Party (8.1%).
The age distribution of the population (as of 2000[update]) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 22.9% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 57.6% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 19.4%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Riggisberg about 68.8% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either University or a Fachhochschule).
Riggisberg has an unemployment rate of 1.24%. As of 2005[update], there were 108 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 39 businesses involved in this sector. 120 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 30 businesses in this sector. 974 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 72 businesses in this sector.[5]
Rüti bei Riggisberg
Rüti bei Riggisberg has a population (as of 2007[update]) of 411, of which 1.9% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -13.1%. Most of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (98.9%), with French being second most common ( 0.7%) and Portugese being third ( 0.5%).
In the 2007 election the most popular party was the SVP which received 72.7% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the FDP (8%), the FDP (8%) and the SPS (4.5%).
The age distribution of the population (as of 2000[update]) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 31.8% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 51.6% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 16.7%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Rüti bei Riggisberg about 60% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either University or a Fachhochschule).
Rüti bei Riggisberg has an unemployment rate of 1.24%. As of 2005[update], there were 99 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 34 businesses involved in this sector. 46 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 6 businesses in this sector. 38 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 7 businesses in this sector.[5]
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.
- ^ BSG 152.01 / BAG 08-105 Die Justizkommission des Grossen Rats des Kantons Bern (Justice Commission of the High Council of Canton Bern) decision of 5 August 2008. Template:De icon accessed 16 July 2009
- ^ Riggisberg website, numbers Template:De icon accessed 16 July 2009
- ^ a b c d Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 14-Jul-2009