Röschenz facts for kids
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Röschenz
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 Röschenz
Location in Switzerland
Röschenz
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Laufen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.07 km2 (3.89 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,887 | |
| • Density | 187.39/km2 (485.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4244
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| Surrounded by | Burg im Leimental, Dittingen, Kleinlützel (SO), Laufen, Liesberg, Metzerlen-Mariastein (SO) | |
Röschenz is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Laufen District in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft.
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History of Röschenz
Röschenz was first written about in 1290. Back then, it was called de Roetschentzo. For a long time, until 1723, its name was Reuschansse.
Where is Röschenz?
Röschenz covers an area of about 10 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). A big part of this land, about 60%, is covered by forests. About 32% is used for farming. The rest of the land has buildings, roads, or rivers.
The town is in the Laufen district. It sits in the Lützel valley, on a flat area in the Blauen hills. Röschenz is a "linear village," meaning its buildings stretch out along a road.
Röschenz Town Symbol
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Röschenz is quite interesting. It shows a silver shepherd's crook on a black background. Next to it, on a silver background, are two red roses with gold centers and green leaves. There is also a wavy blue line.
People of Röschenz
Röschenz has a population of about 1,800 people. Most of the people living here are Swiss citizens. About 7% of the people are from other countries.
Most people in Röschenz speak German. A small number of people also speak French or Italian. Many people who live in Röschenz were born there. Others moved from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
The town has people of all ages. There are many children and teenagers, as well as adults and older people. Most households in Röschenz have about 2 to 3 people living in them. There are many single-person households and also families with children.
Most of the buildings in Röschenz are single-family homes. There are also some apartment buildings. Many new homes have been built in recent years.
The chart below shows how the population of Röschenz has grown over time.
What People Do in Röschenz
Röschenz has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people work in different areas. Some work in farming, which is the primary sector. Others work in factories or construction, which is the secondary sector.
A large number of people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education. Many people who live in Röschenz travel to other towns for work. Most people use their private cars to get to work, but some also use public transportation.
Beliefs and Learning
Most people in Röschenz are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths, Islam, or Buddhism. Some people do not belong to any church.
Many adults in Röschenz have finished high school. Some have also gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college. While some students from other towns come to school in Röschenz, many students from Röschenz attend schools in other places.
See also
In Spanish: Röschenz para niños
