Arboldswil facts for kids
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 Arboldswil
Location in Switzerland
Arboldswil
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Waldenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.46 km2 (1.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 580 | |
| • Density | 167.6/km2 (434/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4424
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| Surrounded by | Bubendorf, Niederdorf, Reigoldswil, Titterten, Ziefen | |
Arboldswil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Waldenburg district, which is part of the canton of Basel-Country.
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History of Arboldswil
Arboldswil was first written about in the year 1226. Back then, its name was Arboldswilre.
Geography of Arboldswil
Arboldswil covers an area of about 3.48 square kilometers (1.34 square miles). A big part of this land, about 51%, is used for farming. Forests cover another large portion, about 41% of the area. The remaining land, about 6%, has buildings and roads.
This town is found in the Waldenburg district. It sits on a flat area in the Jura Mountains, between two valleys called Waldenburger and Reigoldswiler.
Arboldswil's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Arboldswil's coat of arms is: A silver tower with battlements stands on a green hill. Above it, a golden sun shines brightly on a blue background.
People of Arboldswil (Demographics)
Arboldswil has a population of about 523 people. A small number of these residents, around 4.6%, are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 5.3%.
Most people in Arboldswil, about 92%, speak German. The next most common language is Portuguese, spoken by about 3% of the people. French is spoken by about 1%.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%). Most residents, about 94.5%, were Swiss citizens. The rest, about 5.5%, were not Swiss. Many people, about 38%, were born right in Arboldswil. Others were born in the same canton (29%) or elsewhere in Switzerland (18.5%). About 13.6% were born outside Switzerland.
The age groups in Arboldswil are varied. About 8.6% of the population are young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) make up about 14.9%. Adults aged 20-64 make up the largest part of the population, about 60.7%. Older adults (65 and over) make up about 15.8% of the population.
In 2000, there were 192 households in Arboldswil. On average, each household had 2.6 people. About 22.7% of households had only one person living in them. There were also many married couples, with or without children, and some single parents.
The chart below shows how Arboldswil's population has changed over many years:
Economy of Arboldswil
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Arboldswil was very low, at just 1%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
The town's economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 9 people worked in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. About 6 jobs were in this area, mostly in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: This covers services, like shops, restaurants, or education. About 37 jobs were in this sector. Many of these were for professionals like scientists or teachers.
Many people who live in Arboldswil travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 204 residents worked outside the municipality, while only 29 people came into Arboldswil for work. About 27% of workers used public transportation, and 51% used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Arboldswil
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Arboldswil, about 69%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a type of Protestant church). About 9.7% were Roman Catholic. There were also smaller groups of other Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus. About 7.7% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Arboldswil
Many adults in Arboldswil have a good education. About 44.6% have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 9.9% have gone on to higher education, such as a university.
In 2000, 14 students came to Arboldswil to attend school. However, more students from Arboldswil, about 55, went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Arboldswil para niños
