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Grellingen
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 Grellingen
Location in Switzerland
Grellingen
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Laufen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.29 km2 (1.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,896 | |
| • Density | 576.3/km2 (1,492.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4203
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| Surrounded by | Brislach, Duggingen, Himmelried (SO), Nenzlingen, Pfeffingen | |
Grellingen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Laufen district, which is part of the canton of Basel-Country. Grellingen was first mentioned in old records way back in 1274.
The town's official symbol, its coat of arms, shows a red bishop's staff on a silver background on one side. On the other side, it has a white flowery bar on a blue background. Grellingen is connected by the Basel–Biel/Bienne railway line. Local trains stop at the Grellingen railway station.
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Grellingen's Geography and Landscape
Grellingen covers an area of about 3.31 square kilometers (1.28 square miles). A big part of this land is covered by forests, about 57.1%. This means more than half of Grellingen is woodland!
About 20.8% of the land is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and areas for animals to graze. Around 19.3% of the land has buildings or roads on it. This is where people live and get around.
A small part, about 3.3%, is made up of rivers or lakes. All the water in Grellingen is from flowing rivers. Grellingen is a linear village, meaning it stretches out along the Birs river valley.
Who Lives in Grellingen? (Demographics)
Grellingen has a population of about 1,731 people. Around 26.6% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Grellingen has grown by about 5.5%.
Languages Spoken in Grellingen
Most people in Grellingen speak German. About 81.8% of the population uses German as their main language. Other languages spoken include Albanian (4.8%) and Italian (3.8%). A few people also speak French or Romansh.
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 28.6% of Grellingen's residents were born right there in the town. Another 14.8% were born in the same canton, Basel-Landschaft. About 27.3% came from other parts of Switzerland. The remaining 26.1% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Grellingen
The population of Grellingen includes people of all ages.
- About 6.1% are young children (0-6 years old).
- Around 14.7% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- Adults aged 20-64 make up the largest group, about 65.6% of the population.
- Seniors, those over 65, make up about 13.7% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 655 private homes in Grellingen. On average, about 2.4 people lived in each home. Many homes (28.2%) had just one person living in them. There were also many families, including married couples with or without children, and single parents with children.
Most of the buildings in Grellingen are single-family homes. About 68.3% of all inhabited buildings are homes for one family. There are also some buildings with multiple apartments.
The chart below shows how Grellingen's population has changed over many years:
Grellingen's Economy and Jobs
In 2007, Grellingen had a low unemployment rate of 2.67%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs
Jobs in Grellingen can be divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature. In Grellingen, this mainly means farming. There were 7 people working in this sector.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. This includes manufacturing (factories) and construction (building things). About 274 people worked in this sector. Most of them (82.6%) were in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs provide services to people. This includes things like shops, restaurants, transportation, education, and healthcare. About 231 people worked in this sector.
Commuting to Work
Many people who live in Grellingen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 655 people left Grellingen to work elsewhere. At the same time, 476 people came into Grellingen to work. This means more people leave Grellingen for work than come in.
For getting to work, about 20.9% of people used public transportation. A larger group, 48.8%, used a private car.
Religion in Grellingen
According to a survey in 2000, people in Grellingen follow different religions:
- About 49.2% of the population were Roman Catholic.
- Around 17.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a Protestant church).
- About 12.16% of the population were Islamic.
- A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, Orthodox churches, or were Buddhist or Hindu.
- About 12.48% of the population said they did not belong to any church, or were agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Education in Grellingen
Education is important in Grellingen. About 36.5% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is like finishing high school.
Also, about 8.8% of the population has completed higher education. This means they went to a university or a special college called a Fachhochschule.
In 2000, 58 students from other towns came to Grellingen for school. At the same time, 53 students from Grellingen went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Grellingen para niños
