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Nusshof
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 Nusshof
Location in Switzerland
Nusshof
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Sissach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.72 km2 (0.66 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 543 m (1,781 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 262 | |
| • Density | 152.3/km2 (394.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4453
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| Surrounded by | Hersberg, Magden (AG), Sissach, Wintersingen | |
Nusshof is a small municipality in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Basel-Country. This quiet village is part of the Sissach district. It is known for its beautiful countryside and scattered farmhouses.
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History of Nusshof
Nusshof was first mentioned a long time ago, in 1504. Back then, it was called der hof by dem Nussbom. This old name means "the farm by the walnut tree."
Geography and Land Use
Nusshof covers an area of about 1.72 square kilometers (0.66 square miles). A big part of this land, over half (56.4%), is used for farming. Forests cover a large portion too, about 40.1% of the area. The rest, a small 4.7%, has buildings and roads.
How Land is Used
Most of the built-up area is homes and other buildings. Roads and paths make up a smaller part. Power and water systems also use some land. In the forests, most of the land is covered with thick trees. Some areas have smaller groups of trees or orchards. For farming, land is used for growing crops and for pastures where animals graze. Some areas are also used for orchards or vineyards.
Village Location
Nusshof is located in the Sissach district. It is a farming village with houses spread out across the hills.
Nusshof's Coat of Arms
The blazon of Nusshof's municipal coat of arms shows a silver shield. On it is a green hazelnut branch with red fruits.
People and Population (Demographics)
Nusshof has a population of 262. A small part of the population, about 7.2%, are people from other countries. Over the last 10 years (1997–2007), the number of people living here has grown by 12.4%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Nusshof speak German. About 98% of the population uses German as their main language. A few people also speak English or French. There is also one person who speaks Romansh.
Population Details
In 2008, about 52.2% of the people were male and 47.8% were female. Most residents (93.8%) are Swiss citizens. About 31.8% of the people living in Nusshof in 2000 were born there. Many others were born in the same canton or elsewhere in Switzerland. About 6.5% were born outside Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2010, the population of Nusshof included:
- 14 children (6.7%) aged 0 to 6 years old.
- 24 teenagers (11.5%) aged 7 to 19 years old.
- Adults aged 20 to 64 make up a large part of the population.
- Older adults (65 and over) make up about 15.3% of the population.
Households and Homes
In 2000, there were 77 private households in Nusshof. On average, there were 2.6 people per household. About 23.4% of households had only one person. There were also many married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Nusshof are single-family homes. In 2000, there were 49 such homes, making up 70% of all inhabited buildings. Many of these homes were built between 1971 and 1980.
Population Growth Over Time
The chart below shows how Nusshof's population has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2007, Nusshof had a very low unemployment rate of 0.71%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs
Jobs are often grouped into three main sectors:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming, fishing, and mining. In Nusshof, 9 people worked in agriculture in 2005.
- Secondary sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. In Nusshof, 1 person worked in this sector in 2005.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like teaching, healthcare, or sales. In Nusshof, 16 people worked in this sector in 2005.
In 2008, there were 17 full-time equivalent jobs in Nusshof. Most of these jobs were in agriculture, construction, or services like sales and healthcare.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, many people who lived in Nusshof traveled to other places for work. About 9.4% used public transportation, and 65% drove their own cars.
Religion in Nusshof
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Nusshof are Christian. About 12.4% were Roman Catholic, and 64.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. About 18.41% of the population said they had no religion.
Education and Learning
In Nusshof, about 40.8% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 14.9% have gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college. In 2000, 17 students from Nusshof went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Nusshof para niños
