Reigoldswil facts for kids
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Reigoldswil
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 Reigoldswil
Location in Switzerland
Reigoldswil
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Waldenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.25 km2 (3.57 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,583 | |
| • Density | 171.14/km2 (443.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4418
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| Surrounded by | Arboldswil, Bretzwil, Lauwil, Liedertswil, Mümliswil-Ramiswil (SO), Seewen (SO), Titterten, Waldenburg, Ziefen | |
| Twin towns | Bad Bellingen (Germany) | |
Reigoldswil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Waldenburg district in the Basel-Landschaft canton.
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Reigoldswil's History
Reigoldswil was first written about in the year 1152. Back then, it was known as Rigoltswilre.
Exploring Reigoldswil's Geography
Reigoldswil covers an area of about 9.25 square kilometers (3.57 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. Another big part is covered by forests.
The town also has buildings and roads, making up about 8% of its area. A very small part is rivers or lakes. The forests are quite dense, and some areas have orchards.
Reigoldswil is in the Waldenburg district, located in the Frenken valley. The town we see today grew from three smaller villages during the 1700s. These villages were Hofstetten-Chilchli, Mittelbiel, and Unterbiel.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Reigoldswil has a special design. It is split into two parts. The top part is gold-colored and shows an eagle with blue and white patterns. The eagle's tongue, beak, and claws are red.
The bottom part of the shield is blue and has a wavy silver stripe across it. This unique design represents the town.
Reigoldswil's Population and People
Reigoldswil has a population of about 1,600 people. Most people in Reigoldswil speak German. A smaller number of people speak Albanian or French.
About half of the population is male and half is female. Most residents are Swiss citizens. Many people living in Reigoldswil were born there or in the same canton.
The age groups in Reigoldswil include children, teenagers, and adults. About 6% of the population are young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) make up about 16.5% of the population.
The chart below shows how the population of Reigoldswil has changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites
The House Preiswerk in Reigoldswil is a very important building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a special place with historical or cultural value.
Reigoldswil's Economy and Jobs
In Reigoldswil, people work in different types of jobs. Some people work in the primary sector, which includes farming and forestry. Others work in the secondary sector, like manufacturing and construction.
Many people also work in the tertiary sector, which includes services. This can be jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, education, and health care.
About 41% of the workers in Reigoldswil are women. Many residents travel outside the town for work, while some people come into Reigoldswil to work.
Religion in Reigoldswil
Most people in Reigoldswil are Christian. A large number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller group are Roman Catholic.
There are also people who follow other Christian faiths. Some residents are Islamic, and a few are Buddhist. There are also people who do not belong to any church.
Weather in Reigoldswil
Reigoldswil experiences rain or snow for about 145 days each year. On average, the town receives about 1175 millimeters (46 inches) of precipitation annually.
June is usually the wettest month, with the most rain or snow. May has the most days with precipitation, but with slightly less total rainfall than June. October is typically the driest month of the year.
Education in Reigoldswil
Many adults in Reigoldswil have completed their upper secondary education. Some have also gone on to complete higher education at a university or a specialized college.
Most of the people who completed higher education are Swiss men and women. Some students from other towns come to Reigoldswil for school. A few residents of Reigoldswil attend schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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Cable car to Wasserfallen, above Reidgoldswil.
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Aerial view of Reigoldswil in 1967.
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Reigoldswil from a nearby hill in May 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Reigoldswil para niños
