Däniken, Solothurn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Däniken
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 Däniken
Location in Switzerland
Däniken
Location in Canton of Solothurn
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Solothurn | |
| District | Olten | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.43 km2 (2.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,891 | |
| • Density | 532.4/km2 (1,378.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4658
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| Surrounded by | Dulliken, Gretzenbach, Niedergösgen, Obergösgen, Walterswil | |
Däniken is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Olten district, which is part of the Solothurn canton.
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History of Däniken
Däniken has a long history! The town was first mentioned in official papers way back in 1273. Back then, it was called de Tennikon. Later, its name changed a bit, like to de Tennenkon in 1317 and von Taennikon in 1423.
Geography and Nature
Däniken covers an area of about 5.41 square kilometers (2.09 sq mi). A big part of this land, about 32.3%, is used for farming. Another large portion, 34.2%, is covered by forests.
About 31.2% of Däniken's land is built up with buildings and roads. A small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest is land that isn't used for farming or building.
The town is located along the Aare river. Däniken is made up of a few smaller parts, or village sections. These include Eich, Neu-Däniken, and Hagnau.
Town Symbol (Coat of Arms)
The blazon (a special description) of Däniken's coat of arms is simple. It shows a silver plow blade on a blue background. This symbol likely represents farming, which was important to the town's past.
People and Population
Däniken has a population of around 2,700 people. About 17% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Däniken has grown a little.
Most people in Däniken speak German, which is about 89.5% of the population. The next most common languages are Turkish and Serbo-Croatian.
In Däniken, the population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 25% of the people living in Däniken in 2000 were born there. Many others were born in the same canton or elsewhere in Switzerland.
The age groups in Däniken show a mix of people. About 6.2% are young children (0-6 years old), and 16% are teenagers (7-19 years old). The largest group, about 33%, are adults between 25 and 44 years old.
Most households in Däniken have about 2.4 people. Many households are single-person, but there are also many married couples, both with and without children.
Economy and Jobs
Däniken has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people in Däniken work in different types of jobs.
- Primary sector: A small number of people work in farming or forestry.
- Secondary sector: A larger group works in manufacturing (making things) or construction (building things).
- Tertiary sector: The biggest group works in services. This includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and other professional services.
Many people who live in Däniken also travel to other towns for work. About 60% of workers use a private car to get to their jobs. Around 14% use public transportation, like trains or buses.
Religion in Däniken
In Däniken, people follow different religions.
- About 34.6% of the population are Roman Catholic.
- About 32.7% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- There are also smaller groups of people who are Orthodox Christians, Christian Catholics, or other Christians.
- About 7.7% of the population are Muslim.
- A small number of people are Buddhist or Hindu.
- About 17% of the people do not belong to any church or religion.
Transportation
Däniken is connected by train! It is located on the Olten–Aarau train line. The town has its own train station, called Däniken railway station, which makes it easy for people to travel.
Education and Schools
In Däniken, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 42% have finished upper secondary education (like high school). About 8.7% have gone on to higher education, such as a university.
The school system in Solothurn canton offers two years of optional Kindergarten for young children. After that, students attend six years of primary school. After primary school, students go to secondary school. All students from Däniken attend their secondary school in a nearby town.
As of 2000[update], some students from other towns came to Däniken for school. However, more students from Däniken went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Däniken para niños
