Oberdorf, Basel-Landschaft facts for kids
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Oberdorf
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 Oberdorf
Location in Switzerland
Oberdorf
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Waldenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.21 km2 (2.40 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 493 m (1,617 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 2,466 | |
| • Density | 397.1/km2 (1,028.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4436
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| Surrounded by | Bennwil, Langenbruck, Liedertswil, Niederdorf, Titterten, Waldenburg | |
Oberdorf is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Waldenburg area of Basel-Landschaft canton in Switzerland. It's a lovely place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Oberdorf
Oberdorf was first mentioned way back in the year 835! Back then, it was known by a different name: Honoltesuuilare. Later, around 1345-1389, it was called Onoltzwil in dem obern [...] dorff. Finally, in 1491, it got its current name, Oberdorf.
For a long time, Oberdorf was part of a larger village called Onoldswil. But in the 1200s, that village split up, and Oberdorf became its own separate community.
Geography and Nature
Oberdorf covers an area of about 6.19 square kilometers (about 2.4 square miles). A large part of this land is covered by forests, making up about 43.8% of the area. Another big part, 43.5%, is used for farming, like growing crops or for pastures where animals graze.
About 12.8% of Oberdorf's land is developed with buildings and roads. There are also small rivers or lakes, making up about 0.5% of the area. The town is nestled in the Waldenburger Valley, which is also known as the Vorderen Frenken Valley. It sits along an old road that crosses the Oberen Hauenstein Pass.
Besides the main village of Oberdorf, there are also 13 smaller farming settlements scattered around. These smaller communities have been growing since the 1800s.
Town Symbol: Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Oberdorf is a special design that represents the town. It shows a key pointing upwards and slightly to the left. The background is split diagonally into two colors: silver (or white) and blue. The key changes color depending on which background color it's on. This unique design helps people recognize Oberdorf.
People and Languages
Oberdorf has a population of about 2,300 people. Most of the people living here speak German, which is the main language. Some people also speak Italian or Albanian. There are also smaller groups who speak French or Romansh.
In Oberdorf, about 50.4% of the population are male and 49.6% are female. Most residents are Swiss citizens, but about 19.9% are people from other countries who live in Oberdorf.
The age groups in Oberdorf include:
- Children (0-6 years old): about 5.7%
- Teenagers (7-19 years old): about 17.2%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): about 12.8%
- Adults (30-64 years old): about 47.3%
- Seniors (65 years and older): about 17.2%
Economy and Jobs
In Oberdorf, many people have jobs in different areas. The economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming and forestry.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing (making things in factories) and construction (building things). Many jobs in Oberdorf are in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: This covers service jobs. This includes things like sales, transportation, working in hotels or restaurants, information technology, finance, and jobs in education and healthcare.
Many people who live in Oberdorf also travel to other towns for work, and people from other towns come to Oberdorf for their jobs. Most people use public transportation or their own cars to get to work.
Religion in Oberdorf
The people of Oberdorf follow various religions. The largest groups are those who belong to the Swiss Reformed Church (a type of Protestant church) and Roman Catholics. There are also smaller communities of Orthodox Christians, other Christian churches, and Islamic people. Some residents are also Buddhist or Hindu. A number of people in Oberdorf do not belong to any specific religion.
Education and Learning
Many people in Oberdorf have completed their upper secondary education, which is like high school. A good number of adults have also gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
Students from other towns come to Oberdorf to attend school, and some students from Oberdorf go to schools in nearby communities.
Transportation
Oberdorf has a convenient way to get around: the Waldenburg railway. This is a narrow-gauge railway that runs trains every 15 minutes to Liestal. From Liestal, you can easily connect to the larger Swiss Federal Railway network. This allows people to travel to bigger cities like Basel, Bern, Lucerne, and Zürich.
See also
In Spanish: Oberdorf (Basilea) para niños
