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Nenzlingen
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 Nenzlingen
Location in Switzerland
Nenzlingen
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Laufen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.66 km2 (1.41 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 438 m (1,437 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 457 | |
| • Density | 124.86/km2 (323.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4224
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| Surrounded by | Blauen, Brislach, Ettingen, Grellingen, Pfeffingen, Zwingen | |
Nenzlingen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Laufen district in Switzerland. It's part of the canton of Basel-Country.
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History of Nenzlingen
Nenzlingen is an old settlement. We first find its name mentioned in official records way back in 1294. Back then, it was called Nencilingen.
Geography and Nature in Nenzlingen
Nenzlingen covers an area of about 3.66 square kilometers (1.41 square miles). Imagine an area roughly the size of 500 football fields!
Most of this land is either used for farming or covered by forests.
- About 41.8% of the land is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures where animals graze.
- Nearly half, about 49.2%, is covered by beautiful forests.
- A smaller part, about 7.1%, has buildings and roads.
- There are also some rivers and unproductive land, which means it's not used for farming or building.
Nenzlingen is nestled among the Blauen hills. The village itself is a haufendorf. This means it's an old-fashioned village with an irregular shape, where buildings are packed closely together around a central area.
Nenzlingen's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the municipality. Nenzlingen's coat of arms has a red background on one side with a silver key. On the other side, it has a silver background with a blue bar that looks like it has flowers on it.
People and Population in Nenzlingen
Nenzlingen has a population of about 429 people (as of 2022). This number can change over time.
- In 2008, about 5.7% of the people living here were not Swiss citizens.
- Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the population grew by about 12.6%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Nenzlingen speak German.
- About 96.9% of the population speaks German.
- A smaller number, about 2.0%, speak Italian.
- Very few, about 0.6%, speak French.
Age Groups
Let's look at the different age groups in Nenzlingen (as of 2010):
- Children (0-6 years old): 7.2% of the population.
- Teenagers (7-19 years old): 17.2% of the population.
- Young Adults (20-29 years old): 8.6% of the population.
- Adults (30-49 years old): 29.6% of the population.
- Older Adults (50-64 years old): 22.8% of the population.
- Seniors (65+ years old): 14.4% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 132 private homes in Nenzlingen. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home.
- Some homes had only one person living in them.
- Others had five or more people.
- Many homes were for married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Nenzlingen are single-family homes. Many of these were built between 1981 and 2000.
Important Historical Sites
Nenzlingen is home to a very important historical site called the Birsmatten-Basisgrotte. This was a settlement from the Mesolithic period, which was a long time ago, after the Ice Age. It also has burial sites, making it a special heritage site of national significance in Switzerland.
Economy and Jobs in Nenzlingen
People in Nenzlingen work in different types of jobs.
- Farming (Primary Sector): In 2005, about 25 people worked in farming, which includes agriculture and forestry.
- Manufacturing and Construction (Secondary Sector): In 2005, 8 people worked in this sector, mostly in construction.
- Services (Tertiary Sector): In 2005, 35 people worked in services. This includes jobs like sales, working in hotels or restaurants, finance, education, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Nenzlingen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 146 people commuted out of Nenzlingen, while only 13 commuted in. This means Nenzlingen is a "net exporter" of workers.
- About 10.4% of working people used public transportation to get to their jobs.
- A much larger number, 56%, used a private car.
Religion in Nenzlingen
Based on a census from 2000, here's a look at the religious groups in Nenzlingen:
- About 70.7% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- About 11.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a type of Protestant church).
- A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches.
- About 10.8% of the population did not belong to any church, meaning they were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Nenzlingen
Education is important in Nenzlingen.
- About 39.8% of the people have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school.
- About 7.1% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
- In 2000, 24 students from Nenzlingen went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Nenzlingen para niños
