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Arisdorf
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 Arisdorf
Location in Switzerland
Arisdorf
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Liestal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,714 | |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4422
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| Surrounded by | Füllinsdorf, Giebenach, Hersberg, Liestal, Magden (AG), Olsberg (AG) | |
Arisdorf is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Basel-Country canton, which is like a state or region, and belongs to the Liestal district.
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History
Arisdorf has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1154. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Arnolstorf.
Geography
Arisdorf covers an area of about 10 square kilometers (about 3.86 square miles). A large part of this land, more than half (56.3%), is used for farming. About a third (34.1%) is covered by forests, which means lots of trees and nature! The rest of the land (9.4%) has buildings and roads.
The town is nestled in a valley within the Jura Mountains. It includes the main village of Arisdorf, which is divided into three sections: Oberdorf, Mitteldorf, and Unterdorf. You can also find scattered individual houses around the area.
Coat of Arms
The blazon (official description) of Arisdorf's municipal coat of arms is quite interesting. It shows a black bear standing on its hind legs, with a red tongue and claws, on top of red hills. The background color is gold.
Demographics
Arisdorf has a population of about 1,600 people. Most of the people living here (about 92.9%) speak German. English is the second most common language (2.0%), followed by French (1.1%).
In Arisdorf, about 6.9% of the population are young children (0-6 years old), and 16.3% are teenagers (7-19 years old). This means Arisdorf has a good mix of age groups, from young families to older residents.
The chart below shows how Arisdorf's population has changed over many years:
Sights
The entire village of Arisdorf is recognized as an important heritage site. This means it has special historical or cultural value that is protected.
Economy
In Arisdorf, people work in different types of jobs. Many work in the primary sector, which includes farming and forestry. Others work in the secondary sector, like manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). A good number of people also work in the tertiary sector, which includes services like sales, transportation, hotels, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Arisdorf travel to other towns for work, and some people travel into Arisdorf for their jobs. About 13.9% of the working population uses public transportation, while 51.2% use a private car to get to work.
Religion
According to a census from 2000, about 61.8% of the people in Arisdorf belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church. About 16.2% were Roman Catholic. There were also smaller numbers of people who belonged to other Christian churches, Islamic faiths, or Buddhism. About 13.24% of the population did not belong to any church.
Weather
Arisdorf experiences an average of 137.4 days of rain or snow each year. On average, it receives about 972 millimeters (about 38 inches) of precipitation annually. The wettest month is usually August, with about 112 millimeters (4.4 inches) of rain or snow over an average of 12 days. The driest month is February, with about 64 millimeters (2.5 inches) of precipitation over 11 days.
Education
In Arisdorf, about 39.6% of the population has completed non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like finishing high school. Additionally, about 15.4% have gone on to complete higher education, either at a university or a specialized college (a Fachhochschule).
In 2000, there were 9 students in Arisdorf who came from other towns to attend school, while 64 residents of Arisdorf went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Arisdorf para niños
