Oltingen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oltingen, Switzerland
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 Oltingen, Switzerland
Location in Switzerland
Oltingen, Switzerland
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Sissach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.18 km2 (2.77 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 576 m (1,890 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 511 | |
| • Density | 71.17/km2 (184.33/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4494
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| Surrounded by | Anwil, Kienberg (SO), Obererlinsbach (SO), Rohr (SO), Rothenfluh, Wenslingen, Zeglingen | |
Oltingen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's found in the Sissach district, which is part of the Basel-Country canton. Imagine a peaceful place nestled in the beautiful Swiss countryside!
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A Glimpse into Oltingen's Past
Oltingen is quite old! The first time anyone wrote about it was way back in 1244. That's almost 800 years ago!
Exploring Oltingen's Geography
Oltingen covers an area of about 7.18 square kilometers (2.77 sq mi). A big part of this land, almost 60%, is used for farming. About 34% of the area is covered by forests.
The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 5.8% of the land. Oltingen is located in the Sissach district. It sits at the bottom of an old road that goes over the Schafmatt pass.
Understanding Oltingen's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Oltingen's coat of arms shows a black diagonal stripe on a gold background. On this stripe, there are three silver horseshoes.
Who Lives in Oltingen? A Look at its People
Oltingen has a population of around 435 people. Most people in Oltingen speak German, which is the main language. A few people also speak Spanish or French.
In Oltingen, about 95% of the people are Swiss citizens. The rest are people from other countries who live there. The population has been fairly stable over the past few years.
Age Groups in Oltingen
The people in Oltingen come in all ages!
- About 7.6% are young children (0-6 years old).
- Around 14.7% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- About 10.8% are young adults (20-29 years old).
- The largest group, about 21.6%, are adults between 50 and 64 years old.
- About 15.9% are seniors (65 years and older).
Homes and Families in Oltingen
In 2000, there were 158 homes in Oltingen. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home. Some homes had just one person, while others had five or more people.
Many homes were single-family houses. Some of these houses were built a long time ago, even before 1919!
How Oltingen's Population Has Changed Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Oltingen has changed through the years. You can see that the population has gone up and down over time.
Important Buildings and Heritage Sites
Oltingen has some very important historical places. The Reformed parish church of St. Niklaus is one of them. Also, a house at Hauptstrasse 54, known as Grosses Haus, is a special heritage site. The whole village of Oltingen is considered a significant historical area.
The Church of St. Niklaus
The Church of St. Niklaus is located just outside and above the village. It's surrounded by a low wall that encloses the church, the rectory (where the priest lives), barns, and an ossuary (a place for bones).
The church was built in 1474. Later, in 1852, the main part of the church, called the nave, was made wider. Inside, you can see beautiful late-Gothic murals, which are paintings on the walls. These murals show stories about Mary, the mother of Jesus, the Last Judgement, and images of Apostles and Saints.
How Oltingen's Economy Works
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Oltingen was very low, at just 1.07%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs in Oltingen
Oltingen has different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to farming. In 2005, about 72 people worked in this area.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 11 people worked here.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs, like working in shops, restaurants, or education. Around 21 people were employed in this sector.
Many people who live in Oltingen travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 151 workers left Oltingen to work elsewhere, while only 18 came into the town for their jobs. Most people used private cars to get to work, but some also used public transportation.
Religious Life in Oltingen
In 2000, most people in Oltingen, about 74%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 7.7% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. Some people did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education in Oltingen
Education is important in Oltingen. About 40% of the people have finished high school. Around 12% have gone on to get a higher education, like from a university.
In 2000, 27 students from Oltingen went to schools outside the municipality. This shows that students travel to get their education.
See also
In Spanish: Oltingen para niños
