Reinach, Basel-Landschaft facts for kids
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Reinach
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 Reinach
Location in Switzerland
Reinach
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Arlesheim | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.97 km2 (2.69 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 303 m (994 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 19,260 | |
| • Density | 2,763.3/km2 (7,157/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4153
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| Surrounded by | Aesch, Arlesheim, Basel (BS), Bottmingen, Dornach (SO), Münchenstein, Oberwil, Therwil | |
| Twin towns | Ostfildern (Germany) | |
Reinach (which is Rynach in Swiss German) is a town in Switzerland. It's located in the Basel-Country area, specifically in the Arlesheim district.
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History of Reinach
Reinach was first mentioned a long time ago, between 1168 and 1176. Back then, it was called Rinacho.
Geography and Nature
Reinach covers an area of about 7 square kilometers (about 2.7 square miles). A good part of this land, about 26%, is used for farming. Another 16.6% is covered by forests, which means there are lots of trees! Most of the town, about 55%, is built up with buildings and roads. A small part, less than 1%, includes rivers or lakes. The town is located in the Arlesheim district. It started as a small village next to a stream. Today, Reinach is part of the larger city area of Basel. It's a key spot where several important routes meet.
Reinach's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Reinach's coat of arms has two main parts. One side shows a red crozier (a hooked staff like a bishop's staff) on a silver background. The other side has three gold circles on a blue background. This coat of arms is a symbol of Saint Nicholas, who is very important to the town's history.
People of Reinach
Reinach has a population of about 19,260 people. About 17% of the people living in Reinach are from other countries. Most people in Reinach (about 88.6%) speak German. The next most common languages are Italian language (3.0%) and French (1.7%). In Reinach, there are slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%). Most of the people living here are Swiss citizens (82%). Many residents were born in Reinach or in the same area of Switzerland. Others were born in different parts of Switzerland or in other countries. The town's population has changed a bit over the years. In 2010, about 5.5% of the population were young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) made up about 12.6% of the population. About 17% of the people are between 65 and 79 years old, and 5.3% are over 80. Most households in Reinach have about 2.2 people living in them. About 32% of households are made up of just one person. There are also many married couples, some with children and some without.
The number of people living in Reinach has grown a lot over time:
Economy and Jobs
Reinach has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, there were 42 people working in farming (the primary sector). Many more people, about 3,297, worked in factories or construction (the secondary sector). The largest number of jobs, about 6,093, were in services like shops, offices, and healthcare (the tertiary sector). Overall, about 9,536 people in Reinach had jobs, and almost half of them were women. Many people travel into Reinach for work, and some residents travel out for their jobs. About 33.5% of workers use public transportation, like buses or trains, to get to work. About 38.1% use a private car.
Religion in Reinach
Based on a census from 2000, many people in Reinach are Christian. About 37.2% are Roman Catholic. Another 33.4% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Smaller groups include members of the Orthodox church and other Christian churches. There are also people who follow Islam (about 3.26%). A small number of people are Jewish, Buddhist, or Hindu. About 18% of the population do not belong to any church or religion.
Education and Schools
Education is important in Reinach. About 44% of the people have finished high school (called upper secondary education). About 15.9% have gone on to get higher education, like a university degree. Reinach is home to the International School of Basel. This school is where many students from different countries go to study. It has two campuses in Reinach: Reinach Campus and Fiechten Campus. The town also has several local primary schools: Fiechten, Surbaum, Aumatt, Weiermatt, and Reinacherhof. The main secondary school is the Bachmatten campus, which has two buildings.
See also
In Spanish: Reinach (Basilea-Campiña) para niños
Images for kids
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Sankt Nikolaus Church in Reinach
