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Maisprach
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 Maisprach
Location in Switzerland
Maisprach
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Sissach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.08 km2 (1.96 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 377 m (1,237 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 941 | |
| • Density | 185.24/km2 (479.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4464
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| Surrounded by | Buus, Magden (AG), Möhlin (AG), Wintersingen, Zeiningen (AG) | |
Maisprach is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Sissach district in the canton of Basel-Country.
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History of Maisprach
Maisprach is an old settlement. The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1247. Back then, it was known as Mesbache.
Geography of Maisprach
Maisprach covers an area of about 5.07 square kilometers (almost 2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 50.1%, is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there.
Another large part, about 38.9%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 10.1%, has buildings and roads.
Maisprach is found in the Sissach district. It sits on the southern side of a mountain called Sonnenberg.
Maisprach's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Maisprach's coat of arms has a design that is split down the middle. One side is red, and the other is silver. On this design, you can see a vine branch with two fruits on it. The colors of the vine and fruits are swapped depending on which side of the shield they are on.
People of Maisprach (Demographics)
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Maisprach has a population of about 952 people. A small number of these people, about 9.9%, are foreign nationals living in the town. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Maisprach has grown by about 11.7%.
Most people in Maisprach speak German, which is about 94.9% of the population. A smaller number speak English (1.4%) or French (0.7%).
In 2008, there were slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%) living in Maisprach. Most people (88.7%) were Swiss citizens. About 37.3% of the people living in Maisprach in 2000 were actually born there.
Population Changes
In 2008, there were 5 babies born in Maisprach and 4 deaths. This means the number of Swiss citizens stayed about the same. However, some people moved away from Switzerland, and some non-Swiss people moved into Maisprach. Overall, the total population of Maisprach decreased slightly by 2.0% in 2008.
Age Groups
The people in Maisprach are of different ages. About 6.2% are young children (0-6 years old), and 18.4% are teenagers (7-19 years old). Adults aged 20-64 make up about 62.6% of the population. Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 13.1% of the population.
Households in Maisprach
In 2000, there were 339 homes in Maisprach, with about 2.6 people living in each home on average. About 24% of homes had only one person living there. Many homes were families with children, and some were married couples without children.
Most of the buildings in Maisprach are single-family homes (64%). Many of these homes were built between 1981 and 2000. There are also apartments available. In 2007, new homes were being built at a rate of 3.2 new homes for every 1000 residents.
Historical Population Growth
The chart below shows how the population of Maisprach has changed over many years. You can see if the number of people living there went up or down at different times.
Important Heritage Sites
Maisprach has some special places that are protected because of their history and importance. The Mill at Unterdorf 16 is one of these places. It's listed as a heritage site of national significance. This means it's very important to Switzerland's history. The whole village of Maisprach is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, which helps protect its unique look and feel.
Economy and Jobs in Maisprach
In 2007, Maisprach had a very low unemployment rate, meaning most people who wanted jobs had them. Many people work in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 68 people worked in this area, with 20 businesses.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs like manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 80 people worked here, with 14 businesses.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, hotels, or healthcare. About 64 people worked in this sector, with 19 businesses.
Many people who live in Maisprach travel to other towns for work. About 20.7% of working people use public transportation to get to their jobs, while 51.1% use a private car.
Religion in Maisprach
Based on information from 2000, most people in Maisprach belong to one of two main Christian churches:
- About 18.6% are Roman Catholic.
- About 58.2% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Some people belong to other Christian churches, or to the Islamic faith. A small number of people are Buddhist or follow other religions. About 17.97% of the population do not belong to any church or are agnostic or atheist.
Education in Maisprach
Education is important in Maisprach. About 40.5% of the people have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Also, about 16.8% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a special college.
In 2000, 72 students from Maisprach went to schools outside of the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Maisprach para niños
