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 Augst
Location in Switzerland
Augst
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Liestal | |
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| • Total | 1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 275 m (902 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,057 | |
| • Density | 640.6/km2 (1,659/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4302
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| Surrounded by | Füllinsdorf, Giebenach, Grenzach-Wyhlen (DE-BW), Kaiseraugst (AG), Pratteln | |
Augst (pronounced Ow-gst) is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Liestal district of Basel-Country, Switzerland. It's famous for being the site of an ancient Roman city called Augusta Raurica.
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History of Augst
Augst has a long history! It was first written about in the year 615. Back then, it was called Augustodunensem praesulem. Later, in 752, people started calling it Augusta. The name Augst that we use today was first recorded in 1288.
What is Augst Like?
Augst is a small place, covering about 1.64 square kilometers (which is about 0.63 square miles). A good part of the land, about 34.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 6.7% of the area.
Many buildings and roads take up about 40.2% of the land. Rivers and lakes make up about 17.1%. Augst is located in the Liestal district, right near where the Ergolz river flows into the larger Rhine. It's mostly a linear village, meaning it stretches out along a road or river.
Augst's Symbol
The official symbol, or coat of arms, of Augst shows a red shield with a silver lion's head. The lion has a golden tongue and a golden crown.
Who Lives in Augst?
Augst has a population of about 1,000 people. Most people in Augst speak German, which is the main language. A smaller number of people also speak Italian language and Serbo-Croatian.
In 2010, about 10% of the people living in Augst were teenagers between 7 and 19 years old. About 26% of the population was between 50 and 64 years old.
The chart below shows how the population of Augst has changed over many years:
Ancient Roman History
Augst is home to the amazing ruins of Augusta Raurica, an ancient Roman city. This site, along with the Villa Clavel auf Castelen, is considered a very important heritage site in Switzerland. The entire Augusta Raurica area is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, which means it's protected because of its historical value. You can visit a museum there to learn all about Roman life!
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Augusta Raurica Museum
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Augusta Raurica theater
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Roman era columns
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Reconstruction of the Hypocaust
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Statue at Augusta Raurica
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Backery Oven
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Roman coins at the Roman Museum
How People Work in Augst
Many people in Augst have jobs in different areas. Some work in farming, which is called the primary sector. A larger number work in the secondary sector, which includes things like manufacturing and construction. Others work in the tertiary sector, which involves services like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Many people who work in Augst travel there from other towns. About 24% of the working population uses public transportation to get to their jobs, while 38.5% use a private car.
Beliefs and Learning
In Augst, many people belong to the Swiss Reformed Church or are Roman Catholic. There are also people who follow other Christian churches, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Some people do not belong to any church.
When it comes to education, many adults in Augst have finished high school. A good number have also gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
Getting Around
Augst is easy to reach because it's located right on the A3 motorway. This makes it simple for people to travel to and from the town.
See Also
In Spanish: Augst para niños
