Lupsingen facts for kids
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Lupsingen
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 Lupsingen
Location in Switzerland
Lupsingen
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Liestal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.11 km2 (1.20 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 431 m (1,414 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,468 | |
| • Density | 472.0/km2 (1,222.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4419
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| Surrounded by | Bubendorf, Büren (SO), Nuglar-Sankt Pantaleon (SO), Seewen (SO), Seltisberg, Ziefen | |
Lupsingen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Liestal district in the canton of Basel-Country.
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A Look Back: Lupsingen's History
Lupsingen is quite old! The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1194. Back then, it was called Lubesingin.
Exploring Lupsingen's Geography
Lupsingen covers an area of about 3.12 square kilometers (about 1.2 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming, about 40.7%. Forests cover an even bigger part, about 44.6% of the area. The rest, about 15.7%, is where buildings and roads are.
The town is located in the Liestal district. It sits in a small, low area within the Oris valley.
Understanding Lupsingen's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Lupsingen's coat of arms shows a blue wolf standing on its hind legs. The wolf has red claws, tongue, and teeth, and it's on a gold background.
Who Lives Here: Lupsingen's Population
Lupsingen has a population of about 1,353 people. Most people in Lupsingen, about 94.8%, speak German. Albanian is the second most common language, and French is third.
In 2008, about 7.5% of the people living in Lupsingen were from other countries. The population has been growing, increasing by about 15.6% between 1997 and 2007.
Age Groups in Lupsingen
Looking at the different age groups in 2010:
- About 6.9% of the population were young children (0-6 years old).
- About 15.7% were teenagers (7-19 years old).
- About 8.4% were young adults (20-29 years old).
- About 10.5% were between 30 and 39 years old.
- About 17.7% were between 40 and 49 years old.
- About 21.6% were between 50 and 64 years old.
- About 15.6% were older adults (65-79 years old).
- About 3.5% were over 80 years old.
Homes and Families in Lupsingen
In 2000, there were 483 homes in Lupsingen, with about 2.6 people living in each home on average. Many homes (107) had only one person. There were also 37 homes with five or more people.
Most of the buildings in Lupsingen are single-family homes. In 2000, there were 337 single-family homes, which is about 82.2% of all inhabited buildings.
Lupsingen's Economy: How People Work
In 2007, Lupsingen had a low unemployment rate of 1.6%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Types of Jobs in Lupsingen
Jobs in Lupsingen can be grouped into three main types:
- Primary Sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature, like farming. In 2005, 13 people worked in this sector, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. In 2005, 17 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: These jobs involve providing services, like working in shops, offices, or schools. In 2005, 72 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Lupsingen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 560 people commuted out of Lupsingen for their jobs, while only 33 people came into Lupsingen to work. About 25.7% of working people used public transportation, and 52.8% used a private car to get to work.
Beliefs and Religions in Lupsingen
In 2000, people in Lupsingen followed different religions:
- About 20.1% were Roman Catholic.
- About 55.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 2.67% of the population were Islamic.
- About 17.22% of the population did not belong to any church or had no specific religion.
Learning in Lupsingen: Education
Many people in Lupsingen have a good education. About 40.7% of the population have finished high school (called upper secondary education in Switzerland). Also, about 19.2% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In 2000, 109 students from Lupsingen went to schools outside of the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Lupsingen para niños
