Bettingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bettingen
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Bettingen village church
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 Bettingen
Location in Switzerland
Bettingen
Location in Canton of Basel-Stadt
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Stadt | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.23 km2 (0.86 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 378 m (1,240 ft) | |
| Highest elevation
(St. Chrischona)
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522.19 m (1,713.22 ft) | |
| Population
(Jul 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,248 | |
| • Density | 559.6/km2 (1,449/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4126
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| Surrounded by | Grenzach-Wyhlen (DE-BW), Inzlingen (DE-BW), Riehen | |
| Twin towns | Safien (Switzerland) | |
Bettingen (in Swiss German: Bettige) is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Basel-Stadt in Switzerland. It's a peaceful place with a mix of nature and homes. Bettingen sits on the right side of the Rhine river and on the slopes of St. Chrischona hill.
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Bettingen's Past
Bettingen was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 777. Its name then was Bettingen.
Exploring Bettingen's Geography
Bettingen covers an area of about 2.23 square kilometers (which is about 0.86 square miles). A big part of this land, about 34.1%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost half of the area, about 44.8%. The rest, around 18.8%, is where buildings and roads are located.
Most of the built-up area is for houses and other buildings. A smaller part is for roads and transportation. There are also parks and sports fields. In the forested areas, most of the land is covered with thick forests. Some parts have orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, people grow crops and use pastures for animals. Some land is also used for fruit trees or grapevines.
The town is part of the larger Basel area. It's located on the right bank of the Rhine River and on the hills of St. Chrischona.
Two Parts of Bettingen
Bettingen is actually divided into two main areas.
- Dorf Bettingen is the older part of the town. It's an Alemannic settlement, nestled in a small valley.
- Chrischonahöhe is the other part. It grew up around a special place for pilgrims (people who travel for religious reasons) dedicated to St. Chrischona. This center was started in 1840. A church was built on these heights as early as 1356. Since 1925, there have also been a hospital and homes for older people in this area.
A very tall landmark for Bettingen is the Swisscom-Sendeturm St. Chrischona communications tower. You can find it on the Chrischonahöhe hill.
Bettingen's Coat of Arms
A blazon is a special description of a coat of arms. Bettingen's coat of arms is described as Argent, a Cup Gules. This means it shows a red cup on a silver (or white) background.
Who Lives in Bettingen?
Bettingen has a population of about 1,200 people. In 2008, about 24.2% of the people living there were from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the population has changed a little bit. More people have moved in than moved out, but there have been slightly more deaths than births.
Most people in Bettingen, about 94.8%, speak German. A smaller number of people speak French (1.1%) or English (0.9%).
Many people living in Bettingen were born in Switzerland. About 14.9% were born right in Bettingen, and 28.6% were born in the same canton (Basel-Stadt). About 29.8% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 24.5% were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2008, there were 5 babies born to Swiss citizens and 5 to non-Swiss citizens. There were 10 deaths of Swiss citizens. Overall, the number of Swiss citizens went down a little, while the number of people from other countries went up.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 427 private homes in Bettingen. On average, about 2.4 people lived in each home. About 28% of homes had only one person living in them. There were also homes with married couples, some with children and some without. A few homes had single parents with children.
Most of the buildings in Bettingen are single-family homes. In 2000, about 69.9% of the inhabited buildings were single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1961 and 1970.
There were 458 apartments in Bettingen in 2000. The most common size was 5 rooms. Most apartments were lived in all the time. A small number were used only during certain seasons or were empty.
The chart below shows how Bettingen's population has changed over many years:
What to See in Bettingen
The entire hill and area around St. Chrischona is a special place. It's listed as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, which means it's important to Switzerland's history and culture.
Bettingen's Economy
In 2010, Bettingen had a low unemployment rate of 1.9%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Working in Bettingen
In 2008, there were different types of jobs in Bettingen:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 10 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs like manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 10 people worked here.
- Tertiary sector: This is the largest sector and includes jobs that provide services. For example, people working in shops, hotels, healthcare, or education. About 416 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Bettingen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 366 people left Bettingen to work elsewhere, while 264 people came into Bettingen for their jobs. About 26.3% of workers used public transportation to get to work, and 33% used a private car.
Religion in Bettingen
Based on a census from 2000, people in Bettingen follow different religions:
- About 17.6% were Roman Catholic.
- About 40.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, including Orthodox and Christian Catholic churches.
- There were also a few people who were Jewish or Islamic.
- One person was Buddhist.
- About 24.5% of the population said they didn't belong to any church, or were agnostic (not sure if God exists) or atheist (don't believe in God).
Learning in Bettingen
Many adults in Bettingen have a good education. About 41.7% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Even more, about 26.2%, have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, 30 students came to Bettingen from other towns to go to school. At the same time, 117 students who lived in Bettingen went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Bettingen para niños
