Niederdorf, Basel-Landschaft facts for kids
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Niederdorf
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 Niederdorf
Location in Switzerland
Niederdorf
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Waldenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.41 km2 (1.70 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,818 | |
| • Density | 412.2/km2 (1,067.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4435
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| Surrounded by | Arboldswil, Bennwil, Bubendorf, Hölstein, Lampenberg, Oberdorf, Titterten | |
Niederdorf is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Waldenburg district within the canton of Basel-Landschaft.
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History
Niederdorf has a long history. It was first mentioned in old writings between 1345 and 1389. Back then, it was called Onoltzwil in dem [...] nidern dorff. Later, in 1453, it was known as Niderndorff.
Niederdorf used to be part of a larger village called Onoldswil. This village also included Oberdorf. However, Onoldswil was split up in the 13th century, and Niederdorf became its own place.
Geography
Niederdorf covers an area of about 4.41 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). A large part of this land, about 58.3%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 26.5% of the area.
About 15% of Niederdorf's land is built up with buildings and roads. A very small part, about 0.2%, includes rivers or lakes. The rest is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
The town is located in the Waldenburg district. It sits in the Waldenburger and Vorderen Frenken valleys. An old road that goes over the Oberen Hauenstein Pass runs through the area.
Niederdorf includes the main village and 14 smaller farming settlements. These settlements grew up in the 19th century. There is also a farm called Arxhof, which was started in 1585. The canton bought this farm in 1960.
Coat of Arms
The official coat of arms for Niederdorf is quite simple. It shows a key on a shield. The shield is split diagonally into two colors: silver and red. The key itself is also split, so its colors match the opposite side of the shield.
Population and People
Niederdorf has a population of about 1,778 people as of December 2005. Most people in Niederdorf speak German. About 84.8% of the population speaks German.
Other languages spoken include Italian language (about 5.4%) and Serbo-Croatian (about 3.2%). A small number of people also speak French or Romansh.
In 2010, the population of Niederdorf included:
- Children (0-6 years old): 6.3%
- Teenagers (7-19 years old): 16.8%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 10.7%
- Adults (30-49 years old): 26.1%
- Older adults (50-64 years old): 23.3%
- Seniors (65 years and older): 16.9%
The population of Niederdorf has grown over the years. For example, in 1850, there were 506 people. By 1950, the population had grown to 740. In 2000, it reached 1,933 people.
Economy
Niederdorf has a mix of jobs. In 2008, there were 571 full-time jobs in the town.
- Farming and Forestry: About 29 jobs were in farming and forestry. This includes working on farms or in the forests.
- Manufacturing and Construction: About 155 jobs were in making things (manufacturing) or building things (construction). Most of these were in manufacturing.
- Services: The largest number of jobs, 387, were in the service sector. This includes many different types of work:
- Sales and car repair: About 22% of service jobs.
- Hotels and restaurants: A small number of jobs.
- Information industry: A few jobs in areas like technology.
- Healthcare: A large number of jobs, about 34.9% of service jobs.
- Education: About 9% of service jobs.
Many people who live in Niederdorf travel to other towns for work. Also, some people travel into Niederdorf for their jobs. In 2000, about 24% of workers used public transportation to get to work. About 46.7% used a private car.
Religion
In 2000, many people in Niederdorf belonged to Christian churches. About 50.5% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. About 24% were Roman Catholic.
There were also smaller groups of people who belonged to other Christian churches. About 5.85% of the population were Islamic. A small number of people were Buddhist or Hindu. About 8.9% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education
Many adults in Niederdorf have completed higher education. About 34.8% of the population has finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school.
About 9.7% of the population has completed even higher education. This means they went to a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, some students from Niederdorf went to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns came to school in Niederdorf.
Transport
Niederdorf has good public transport connections. It is served by the Waldenburg railway, which is a narrow-gauge railway. Trains run every 15 minutes to Liestal.
From Liestal, you can connect to the main Swiss Federal Railway network. This allows you to travel to larger cities like Basel, Bern, Lucerne, and Zürich.
See also
In Spanish: Niederdorf (Basilea) para niños
