Tenniken facts for kids
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Tenniken
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 Tenniken
Location in Switzerland
Tenniken
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Sissach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.67 km2 (1.80 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 929 | |
| • Density | 198.9/km2 (515.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4456
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| Surrounded by | Diegten, Diepflingen, Hölstein, Thürnen, Wittinsburg, Zunzgen | |
Tenniken is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Sissach district in the Basel-Country canton.
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Geography of Tenniken
Tenniken covers an area of about 4.66 square kilometers (1.8 square miles). A large part of this land, about 47.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover 41.2% of the area. The remaining 11.4% is developed with buildings and roads.
Most of the forest area, 40.1%, is covered with thick trees. A small part, 1.1%, has orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, 23.0% of the land is used for growing crops. Another 20.8% is used for pastures where animals graze. About 4.1% is used for orchards or vineyards.
Tenniken's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Tenniken has a special design. It is split down the middle. On one side, there is a black letter "Tau" on a gold background. On the other side, there are six stripes, alternating black and silver.
Population and People
Tenniken has a population of 929 people. In 2008, about 6.6% of the people living there were foreign nationals. Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the population decreased by 7.3%.
Most people in Tenniken speak German, about 97.2% of the population. A smaller number of people speak Spanish (0.9%) or French (0.4%).
In 2008, the population was made up of 47.9% males and 52.1% females. About 93.0% were Swiss citizens, and 7.0% were not Swiss. In 2000, about 30.1% of the people living in Tenniken were also born there. Another 36.4% were born in the same canton, and 25.4% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. About 7.7% were born outside Switzerland.
In 2008, there were 7 babies born to Swiss citizens and 1 baby born to non-Swiss citizens. During the same time, 3 Swiss citizens passed away. The total Swiss population in 2008 went down by 21 people. The non-Swiss population went up by 5 people.
Age Groups in Tenniken
In 2010, the population of Tenniken was divided into different age groups:
- Children aged 0-6: 6.3%
- Teenagers aged 7-19: 13.2%
- Young adults aged 20-29: 12.3%
- Adults aged 30-39: 12.9%
- Adults aged 40-49: 15.1%
- Adults aged 50-64: 26.6%
- Seniors aged 65-79: 10.6%
- Seniors over 80: 2.9%
Households and Homes
In 2000, there were 337 private households in Tenniken. On average, there were 2.6 people living in each household. About 24.4% of households had only one person. There were 94 married couples without children and 137 married couples with children. Also, 20 single parents lived with their children.
Most of the buildings in Tenniken are single-family homes. In 2000, there were 178 single-family homes, making up 67.9% of all inhabited buildings. Many of these homes were built between 1971 and 1980.
The chart below shows how Tenniken's population has changed over time:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Tenniken had a low unemployment rate of 1.4%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Main Job Sectors
Jobs in Tenniken are divided into three main groups:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, 31 people worked in this sector, with 11 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. In 2008, 219 people worked in this sector, with 8 businesses. Most of these jobs (96%) were in manufacturing.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, and education. In 2008, 100 people worked in this sector, with 27 businesses.
One of the biggest employers in Tenniken is Grovana Watch. This company makes wristwatches and has 35 full-time employees.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, 217 workers traveled into Tenniken for their jobs. However, 415 workers traveled away from Tenniken to work in other places. This means more people leave Tenniken for work than come in. About 23.3% of workers used public transportation, and 56.4% used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Tenniken
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Tenniken belong to Christian churches.
- About 13.4% were Roman Catholic.
- About 64.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, including Orthodox and Christian Catholic.
- About 0.78% of the population were Islamic.
- A very small number (0.11%) were Buddhist.
- About 16.44% of the population did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Tenniken
Education is important in Tenniken. About 44.7% of the population has finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. Another 10.9% have gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
In 2000, almost all students from Tenniken (96 out of 97) went to schools outside the municipality. Only one student from another town came to school in Tenniken.
See also
In Spanish: Tenniken para niños
