Frenkendorf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Frenkendorf
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 Frenkendorf
Location in Switzerland
Frenkendorf
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Liestal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.59 km2 (1.77 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 337 m (1,106 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,511 | |
| • Density | 1,418.5/km2 (3,674/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4402
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| Surrounded by | Füllinsdorf, Gempen (SO), Liestal, Muttenz, Nuglar-Sankt Pantaleon (SO), Pratteln | |
Frenkendorf is a lovely town, also called a municipality, located in the Liestal district in Basel-Country, a canton in Switzerland. It's a place with a rich history and beautiful surroundings.
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History of Frenkendorf
Frenkendorf has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1249. Back then, it was known as Frenchendorf.
Geography and Landscape
Frenkendorf covers an area of about 4.6 square kilometers (about 1.8 square miles). A big part of this land is used for farming, about 27.6%. Forests cover an even larger part, about 42% of the area. The rest of the land, about 30.2%, is where buildings and roads are located.
The town is built on a terrace, which is like a raised flat area, above the Ergolz valley. Over time, a new part of Frenkendorf, called Neu-Frenkendorf, grew in the valley. This happened after 1854, especially along the Basel-Olten railway line.
Frenkendorf's Coat of Arms
The blazon of Frenkendorf's municipal coat of arms is quite simple but meaningful. It shows a silver moon on a blue background.
People and Population
Frenkendorf is home to over 6,000 people. About 28.5% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Frenkendorf has grown by about 6.2%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Frenkendorf speak German, about 84.5% of the population. Italian language is the second most common language, spoken by about 5.4% of the people. Turkish is spoken by about 1.9%. A smaller number of people speak French or Romansh.
Age Groups in Frenkendorf
The population of Frenkendorf includes people of all ages. About 6.6% are young children (0-6 years old), and 14.7% are teenagers (7-19 years old). Adults make up the largest part of the population, with many people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and early 60s. About 12.1% of the population are seniors between 65 and 79 years old, and 4% are over 80.
Population Growth Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Frenkendorf has changed throughout history:
Interesting Sights
One interesting place to visit is the Villa Sacher. This building used to be famous for its collection of modern art.
You can also find the ruins of two old castles near the village: Alt-Schauenburg Castle and Neu-Schauenburg Castle. Castle ruins are always cool to explore!
Economy and Jobs
Frenkendorf has many different types of jobs. In 2005, a small number of people worked in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming. More people worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. The largest number of jobs were in the tertiary sector, which covers services like sales, transportation, hotels, education, and healthcare.
In 2008, there were about 1,449 full-time jobs in Frenkendorf. Most of these jobs were in manufacturing, construction, sales, transportation, and healthcare.
Religion in Frenkendorf
In 2000, about 28.6% of the people in Frenkendorf were Roman Catholic. About 44.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also people who belonged to Orthodox churches, other Christian churches, and Islam. A smaller number of people were Buddhist or Hindu. About 10.5% of the population did not belong to any church.
Transportation
Frenkendorf is located on the Hauenstein Railway line. This means it has its own train station, called Frenkendorf-Füllinsdorf railway station, making it easy for people to travel by train.
Education
Many people in Frenkendorf have a good education. About 39.4% of the population have finished high school (upper secondary education). Also, about 11.5% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, some students from Frenkendorf went to schools in other towns. At the same time, students from other towns came to study in Frenkendorf.
See also
In Spanish: Frenkendorf para niños
