Ormalingen facts for kids
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Ormalingen
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 Ormalingen
Location in Switzerland
Ormalingen
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Sissach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.93 km2 (2.68 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 2,303 | |
| • Density | 332.32/km2 (860.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4466
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| Surrounded by | Buus, Gelterkinden, Hemmiken, Rickenbach, Rothenfluh, Tecknau, Wenslingen | |
Ormalingen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Sissach district of Switzerland. It's part of the Basel-Country canton.
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A Look Back in Time
Ormalingen was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 1280. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Normendingen.
Exploring Ormalingen's Geography
Ormalingen covers an area of about 6.94 square kilometers (2.68 square miles). A big part of this land, about 51%, is used for farming. Forests cover another large section, about 37.5% of the area.
Around 11.4% of Ormalingen is built up with buildings and roads. A tiny part, 0.1%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The town is found in the Sissach district, in the upper part of the Ergolz valley. It sits along an old road that goes over the Schafmatt pass.
Ormalingen's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family, town, or country. Ormalingen's coat of arms has a simple but clear design. It is split into two parts. The top part is gold with a red star. The bottom part is blue.
People and Population in Ormalingen
Ormalingen has a population of about 1,930 people. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 7.3%.
Most people in Ormalingen speak German, which is about 92.9% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by about 2.2% of residents. Albanian is third, spoken by about 1.6%.
In 2010, about 4.9% of the population were young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 16.1% of the population. Most adults are between 20 and 64 years old. About 12% of the population is 65 or older.
There are about 703 households in Ormalingen. On average, there are 2.6 people living in each home. About 23.7% of homes have just one person living in them. Many homes are families with children.
Most of the buildings in Ormalingen are single-family homes. In 2000, about 72.7% of all buildings were single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1971 and 2000.
The chart below shows how Ormalingen's population has changed over many years:
Important Historical Sites
The old ruins of Farnsburg Castle are a very important historical site in Switzerland. It is listed as a national heritage site. Farnsburg Castle was built in the 1300s. It used to be the home of the Counts of Thierstein.
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Farnsburg Castle site
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Chimney and wall of Farnsburg Castle
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Foundation of a round tower
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Portion of the old wall
Ormalingen's Economy
In 2007, Ormalingen had a low unemployment rate of 1.67%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Many people in Ormalingen work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: About 71 people work in farming. This includes growing crops and raising animals.
- Secondary Sector: Around 265 people work in this area. This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary Sector: About 287 people work in this sector. These jobs include things like sales, transportation, working in hotels or restaurants, education, and healthcare.
In 2008, there were 506 full-time jobs in Ormalingen. A lot of people who live in Ormalingen travel to other towns for work. About 20.3% of workers use public transportation to get to their jobs, and 45.6% use a private car.
Religion in Ormalingen
Based on information from 2000, most people in Ormalingen belong to a Christian church. About 66.7% are part of the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 16% are Roman Catholic. There are also smaller groups of other Christian faiths. About 3.08% of the population are Muslim. Around 7.28% of people do not belong to any church.
Education in Ormalingen
Many adults in Ormalingen have completed a good level of education. About 41.4% have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 10.1% have gone on to higher education, such as a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, 42 students came to Ormalingen from other towns to go to school. At the same time, 147 students from Ormalingen went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Ormalingen para niños
