Dittingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dittingen
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 Dittingen
Location in Switzerland
Dittingen
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Laufen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.75 km2 (2.61 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 404 m (1,325 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 738 | |
| • Density | 109.33/km2 (283.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4243
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| Surrounded by | Blauen, Laufen, Metzerlen-Mariastein (SO), Röschenz, Zwingen | |
Dittingen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Laufen district. It's part of the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It's a great place to learn about Swiss life!
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History of Dittingen
Dittingen was first mentioned in old writings just before the year 1300. Back then, it was known as Tittingen.
Geography of Dittingen
Dittingen covers an area of about 6.75 square kilometers (that's about 2.6 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 30%, is used for farming. Even more, about 62%, is covered by forests.
The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 7% of the land. A tiny bit, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Dittingen is nestled in a valley that branches off from the main Birs river valley. It's a lovely spot surrounded by nature.
Dittingen's Coat of Arms
The blazon (a special description) of Dittingen's coat of arms shows a saint walking. This saint is dressed in black, has a golden halo, and carries a bag and a staff. He wears golden sandals. He is walking on a green base between two green trees with red trunks.
People of Dittingen (Demographics)
Dittingen has a population of around 700 people. Most of the people living here are Swiss citizens.
Most residents in Dittingen speak German, which is the main language. A smaller number of people speak Albanian or Spanish.
The age groups in Dittingen are quite varied. About 5% of the population are young children (0-6 years old), and around 14% are teenagers (7-19 years old). The rest are adults and seniors.
There are about 300 homes in Dittingen. On average, about 2 to 3 people live in each home. Many homes are single-family houses.
The population of Dittingen has changed over time, as you can see in this chart:
Economy of Dittingen
Dittingen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.
Jobs in Dittingen can be divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry.
- Secondary sector: These are jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary sector: This is the largest group, including jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Many people who live in Dittingen travel to other towns for work. About half of the working population uses a private car to get to their jobs, while others use public transportation.
Religion in Dittingen
Most people in Dittingen are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also a few people who follow other Christian faiths, Islam, or Buddhism. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education in Dittingen
Many people in Dittingen have finished their upper secondary education, which is like high school. Some have gone on to get even higher education from a university or a special college.
Most students from Dittingen attend schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Dittingen para niños
