Häfelfingen facts for kids
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Häfelfingen
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 Häfelfingen
Location in Switzerland
Häfelfingen
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Sissach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.97 km2 (1.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 256 | |
| • Density | 64.48/km2 (167.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4445
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| Surrounded by | Buckten, Läufelfingen, Rümlingen, Rünenberg, Wisen (SO), Zeglingen | |
Häfelfingen is a small and charming municipality in Switzerland. It's located in the Sissach district, within the Basel-Country canton. It's a peaceful place known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Häfelfingen
Häfelfingen was first mentioned in old records way back in 1358. Back then, it was called Hevelingen. This shows that the area has been settled for a very long time!
Geography and Nature
Häfelfingen covers an area of about 3.96 square kilometers (or 1.53 square miles). A big part of this land, about 58.6%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.
Another large part, about 34.6%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for nature and offer great places to explore. A smaller part of the land, about 6.3%, has buildings and roads.
The municipality is nestled in a side valley, which is a smaller valley branching off a main one. It includes the main village of Häfelfingen and also has eleven smaller groups of houses spread out.
Häfelfingen's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the municipality. Häfelfingen's coat of arms is yellow with a black cauldron (a large pot) in the middle. The top part of the shield is also black.
People and Population
Häfelfingen has a population of around 280 people. Most people in Häfelfingen speak German, which is the main language. A smaller number of people speak other languages like Mazedonisch or Spanish.
Most of the people living in Häfelfingen are Swiss citizens. Some people were born right in Häfelfingen, while others moved there from different parts of Switzerland or even from other countries.
Age Groups in Häfelfingen
The population of Häfelfingen includes people of all ages.
- About 5.2% of the population are young children (0-6 years old).
- Around 20.4% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- Adults make up the largest part of the population.
- About 11.9% are older adults (65-79 years old), and a small group are over 80.
Homes and Households
In Häfelfingen, there are about 92 private households. On average, about 2.8 people live in each home. Most homes are single-family houses, which means one family lives in each house.
The historical population of Häfelfingen has changed over the years, as you can see in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs
In Häfelfingen, people work in different types of jobs.
- Many people work in the primary sector, which means they work in agriculture, like farming.
- Some people work in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like construction.
- The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs in services. This can be anything from working in hotels and restaurants to education or healthcare.
Many residents of Häfelfingen travel to other towns for work. About 45% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs, and about 10% use public transportation.
Religion in Häfelfingen
When it comes to religion, most people in Häfelfingen belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number of people are Roman Catholic or belong to other Christian churches. There are also some people who are Islamic or Buddhist. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education and Schools
Education is important in Häfelfingen. Many adults have completed their high school education. Some have even gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
While some students from Häfelfingen go to schools in other towns, a few students from other municipalities come to study in Häfelfingen.
See also
In Spanish: Häfelfingen para niños
