Pfeffingen facts for kids
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 Pfeffingen
Location in Switzerland
Pfeffingen
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Arlesheim | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.89 km2 (1.89 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 392 m (1,286 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 2,430 | |
| • Density | 496.9/km2 (1,287/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4148
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| Surrounded by | Aesch, Blauen, Duggingen, Ettingen, Grellingen, Nenzlingen | |
Pfeffingen (Swiss German: Pfäffige) is a town, also known as a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Arlesheim district within the canton of Basel-Country.
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History of Pfeffingen
Pfeffingen is a very old place. The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1156. Back then, it was called Fefingen.
Geography and Landscape
Pfeffingen covers an area of about 4.9 square kilometers (about 1.9 square miles). A big part of this land is covered by forests, making up more than half of the area. About one-third of the land is used for farming.
The town also has buildings and roads, which take up about 14% of the land. The municipality sits on a flat area. This area is found along the eastern side of the Blauenkette mountains. It is also on the route that crosses the Platten pass.
Pfeffingen's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Pfeffingen has a special design. It shows a blue bar on a silver (white) background. From this blue bar, a blue fleur-de-lis shape comes out. A fleur-de-lis is a symbol that looks like a lily flower.
Population and People
Pfeffingen has a population of about 2,400 people. Most people in Pfeffingen speak German. This is the main language for almost 95% of the residents. English is the second most common language, followed by French.
In Pfeffingen, about half of the people are male and half are female. Most of the people living here are Swiss citizens. About 10% of the residents are from other countries. Many people who live in Pfeffingen were born in the same canton. Others were born in different parts of Switzerland or outside the country.
How the Population Has Grown
The number of people living in Pfeffingen has changed a lot over time. You can see how the population has grown in the chart below:
Age Groups in Pfeffingen
In Pfeffingen, about 5.6% of the population are young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) make up about 15.6% of the population. Adults aged 20-64 make up the largest part of the population. Older adults (65 and over) make up about 19% of the population.
Homes and Households
There are many private homes in Pfeffingen. On average, about 2 to 3 people live in each household. Some households have only one person, while others have five or more. Most homes are single-family houses. Many of these houses were built between 1971 and 2000.
Important Historical Sites
Pfeffingen is home to several important historical sites. These are mostly old castle ruins. The ruins of Pfeffingen, Engenstein, Münchsberg, and Schalberg are all considered very important Swiss heritage sites.
Economy and Jobs
Pfeffingen has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. The town has different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary Sector: This is the largest sector. It includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, finance, education, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Pfeffingen travel to other towns for work. About 16% of the people who come to Pfeffingen for work are from outside Switzerland. Most people use a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religions in Pfeffingen
In Pfeffingen, people follow different religions. The largest groups are:
- Roman Catholic: About 44% of the population.
- Swiss Reformed Church: About 34% of the population.
There are also smaller numbers of people who are Orthodox Christian, Christian Catholic, or belong to other Christian churches. Some people are Jewish or Islamic. There are also people who follow Buddhism or Hinduism. About 16% of the population does not belong to any church.
Education and Schools
Many adults in Pfeffingen have completed higher education. About 41% have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 23% have gone on to university or other higher education schools. Most of these highly educated people are Swiss men and women.
While some students from other towns come to school in Pfeffingen, more students from Pfeffingen attend schools outside the municipality.
Sports in Pfeffingen
Pfeffingen is known for its volleyball team, Sm’Aesch Pfeffingen. This team plays at the highest national level in the Swiss Women's Volleyball League.
See also
In Spanish: Pfeffingen para niños
