Sissach facts for kids
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Sissach
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 Sissach
Location in Switzerland
Sissach
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Sissach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 376 m (1,234 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 6,771 | |
| • Density | 761/km2 (1,970/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4450
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| Surrounded by | Böckten, Hersberg, Itingen, Lausen, Nusshof, Rickenbach, Thürnen, Wintersingen, Zunzgen | |
Sissach (pronounced "zee-sakh") is a town and the main center of the Sissach district in the canton of Basel-Country, Switzerland. It's a great place to learn about Swiss history and nature.
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History of Sissach
Sissach was first mentioned in old writings around the years 1225-1226. Back then, it was called Sissaho. This shows that people have lived in this area for a very long time!
Geography and Nature in Sissach
Sissach covers an area of about 8.87 square kilometers (3.4 square miles). A big part of this land, about 46.6%, is covered by forests. About 28.2% of the land is used for farming, growing crops, or for pastures where animals graze.
Around 25% of Sissach's land has buildings, roads, and other developed areas. This includes homes, businesses, and places for sports and parks. There's also a tiny bit of water, like rivers or streams.
The town of Sissach started as a long village along the Ergolz river. Over time, it grew to fill the whole valley and even parts of the hillsides around it. It expanded along the road that connects two mountain passes in the Jura Mountains. Some smaller areas like Itchon, Gruonach, and Wilmatten also became part of Sissach.
Sissach's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Sissach is quite unique! It shows two arms reaching upwards. The background is split into two colors: red on one side and white on the other. The arms themselves are also "counterchanged," meaning if they are on the red side, they are white, and if they are on the white side, they are red. This design is called Per pale Gules and Argent, two Arms palewise counterchanged.
People and Population of Sissach
Sissach has a population of about 6,771 people. Many people in Sissach speak German, which is the most common language. Some people also speak Italian or Portuguese.
Most of the people living in Sissach are Swiss citizens. However, a good number of people from other countries also live here, making Sissach a diverse place.
The population of Sissach has grown over the years. You can see how the number of people living here has changed in the chart below:
Important Heritage Sites in Sissach
Sissach is home to several important historical places, known as heritage sites of national significance. These are places that are very important to Switzerland's history and culture.
These sites include:
- Bischofstein Castle: This site was a settlement on a hilltop even before medieval times, and later became a castle.
- Sissacherfluh Castle: Another prehistoric hilltop settlement that also became a medieval castle.
- Ebenrain Castle: A beautiful castle that is also a national heritage site.
- Burgenrain: This is a prehistoric hilltop settlement.
- The Reformed parish Church of St Jakob: An important church in the town.
The entire town of Sissach is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, meaning the whole town has historical value.
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Bishofstein Castle
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Ebenrain Castle
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Reformed parish Church of St Jakob
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Sissacherfluh Castle
Economy and Jobs in Sissach
Sissach has many different types of jobs. People work in three main areas:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming and forestry.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories (manufacturing) or building things (construction).
- Tertiary Sector: This is the largest sector and includes jobs that provide services. For example, people work in shops, transportation, hotels, restaurants, finance, education, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Sissach also travel to other towns for work, and many people from other places come to Sissach to work. This shows that Sissach is an active center for jobs in the region.
Religion in Sissach
In Sissach, people follow different religions. The largest groups are those who belong to the Swiss Reformed Church and those who are Roman Catholic. There are also smaller communities of other Christian churches, as well as people who follow Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, or no religion at all.
Transportation in Sissach
Sissach is easy to reach by train! It is located on the Hauenstein line and has its own train station, Sissach railway station. This makes it simple for people to travel to and from the town.
Weather in Sissach
Sissach experiences a good amount of rain or snow each year. On average, it has about 138 days with precipitation. The wettest month is usually August, while February is typically the driest.
Education in Sissach
Education is important in Sissach. Many adults have completed high school, and a good number have also gone on to higher education, like university or special colleges. Students from other towns come to Sissach for school, and some Sissach residents attend schools outside the municipality.
Notable Residents from Sissach
- DJ Antoine (born Antoine Konrad in 1975): A famous Swiss DJ and music producer.
See also
In Spanish: Sissach para niños
