Burg im Leimental facts for kids
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Burg im Leimental
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 Burg im Leimental
Location in Switzerland
Burg im Leimental
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Laufen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 477 m (1,565 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 281 | |
| • Density | 98.9/km2 (256.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4117
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| Surrounded by | Biederthal (FR-68), Kleinlützel (SO), Metzerlen-Mariastein (SO), Röschenz, Wolschwiller (FR-68) | |
Burg im Leimental is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Laufen district, which is part of the canton of Basel-Country.
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History of Burg im Leimental
Burg im Leimental has a long history. It was first mentioned way back in 1168. Back then, it was called Biedertan. This name actually referred to an old castle nearby, Alt-Biederthal Castle.
Over the years, the town's name changed a few times. In 1520, it was known as Bietterthal. Later, in 1632, it became Uf Burgthal. Until 1734, people often called it by its French name, La Bourg.
Geography and Location
Burg im Leimental covers an area of about 2.83 square kilometers (which is about 1.09 square miles). A big part of this area, about 80.6%, is covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees and green spaces!
About 14.1% of the land is used for farming. This includes pastures where animals graze and areas for growing crops. The remaining 4.9% of the land is where buildings and roads are located.
The town is nestled on the northern side of the Blauen mountains. It's also right on the border with France. Long ago, it was an important stop on the route to the Remel Pass, which was used during the Roman era. The village itself is a haufendorf, which means it grew in an unplanned way, with houses packed closely around a central area.
Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique flag or emblem for the town. The coat of arms for Burg im Leimental is described as: Argent, a Bar Sable between three Torteaux. This means it has a silver background with a black bar across it, and three red circles.
People and Population
Burg im Leimental has a population of 281 people. Most people in the town speak German, which is the main language. A smaller number of people also speak English or French.
In 2010, the town's population included:
- About 8.3% were young children (0-6 years old).
- About 12.9% were teenagers (7-19 years old).
- About 6.7% were young adults (20-29 years old).
- The largest groups were adults between 30 and 64 years old, making up a big part of the population.
- About 18.8% of the population were seniors (65 years and older).
The number of people living in Burg im Leimental has changed over time, as you can see in the chart below:
Important Heritage Sites
Burg im Leimental is home to some very important historical places. The Castle and its chapel are considered a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means they are very important to the country's history and culture. The entire village of Burg im Leimental is also recognized as a special heritage site.
Economy and Jobs
In Burg im Leimental, people work in different types of jobs.
- Some people work in the primary economic sector, which means they are involved in farming or forestry.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing.
- Many people work in the tertiary sector, which covers services. This can include jobs in shops, restaurants, or healthcare.
Most people who live in Burg im Leimental travel to other towns for work. About 64.8% of the working population uses a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion
When people were asked about their religion in 2000:
- About 40.6% were Roman Catholic.
- About 25.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Some people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic.
- About 24.89% of the population said they didn't belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education
Many people in Burg im Leimental have a good education. About 45.9% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Also, about 17.9% have gone on to higher education, like university.
Famous People
A famous Swiss chemist named Albert Hofmann lived and died here on April 29, 2008. He was known for his scientific work.
See also
In Spanish: Burg im Leimental para niños
