Brislach facts for kids
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 Brislach
Location in Switzerland
Brislach
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Laufen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.42 km2 (3.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 373 m (1,224 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,722 | |
| • Density | 182.80/km2 (473.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4225
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| Surrounded by | Breitenbach (SO), Grellingen, Himmelried (SO), Laufen, Nenzlingen, Wahlen bei Laufen, Zwingen | |
Brislach is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Laufen district in the canton of Basel-Country. Think of a canton like a state or a large region in Switzerland.
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What is Brislach's History?
Brislach was first mentioned in old records way back in 1144. Back then, it was called Brislacho.
Where is Brislach Located?
Brislach is located in the Laufen district. It's a linear village, which means it's stretched out along the Birstal-Passwang road.
The town covers an area of about 9.39 square kilometers (about 3.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 52.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover another big part, about 37.8% of the area. The rest of the land is used for buildings, roads, or includes rivers and lakes.
What is Brislach's Coat of Arms?
The official coat of arms for Brislach is described as: Or, two Battons fleury Gules in saltire. This means it has a gold background with two red, flowery-tipped staffs crossed over each other.
Who Lives in Brislach?
Brislach has a population of about 1,614 people (as of 2022). About 9.1% of the people living there are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has grown by about 19.5%.
Most people in Brislach speak German, about 95.3% of the population. Other languages spoken include Italian language (1.1%) and Albanian (0.6%).
In 2008, about 90.1% of the people were Swiss citizens. The remaining 9.9% were non-Swiss residents. Many people, about 36.4%, were born in Brislach itself. Others were born in the same canton (18.8%) or elsewhere in Switzerland (33.6%). About 8.3% were born outside Switzerland.
The population of Brislach is made up of different age groups. Children aged 0-6 make up about 6.8% of the population. Teenagers aged 7-19 are about 17.7%. Adults aged 20-64 make up the largest part, around 61.3%. Older adults, aged 65 and above, are about 14.2% of the population.
Most households in Brislach have an average of 2.6 people. About 23.4% of households have only one person. Many households are married couples, some with children and some without.
The town has many single-family homes, making up about 75.1% of all inhabited buildings. Most of these homes were built between 1981 and 2000. There are also apartments available, with 4-room apartments being the most common.
The chart below shows how Brislach's population has changed over many years:
What are Brislach's Important Sites?
The Kohlerhöhle is a very old cave dwelling. It was used by people during the Paleolithic (Stone Age) period. This cave is considered a very important heritage site in Switzerland.
What is Brislach's Economy Like?
Brislach has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, there were 47 people working in agriculture (farming), 159 people in manufacturing and construction, and 103 people in the service industry (like shops, hotels, or offices).
Many people who live in Brislach travel to other towns for work. About 15.9% of working people use public transportation, and 54.3% use a private car to get to their jobs.
What Religions are Practiced in Brislach?
Most people in Brislach are Roman Catholic, making up about 70.6% of the population. Another 15.1% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of other Christians, Islamic people, Buddhists, and Hindus. About 8.19% of the population do not belong to any church.
How is Education in Brislach?
Many adults in Brislach have completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 7.6% have gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, 17 students came to Brislach to attend school. At the same time, 112 students from Brislach went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Brislach para niños
