Therwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Therwil
Location in Switzerland
Therwil
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Arlesheim | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.66 km2 (2.96 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 306 m (1,004 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 10,042 | |
| • Density | 1,311.0/km2 (3,395.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4106
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| Surrounded by | Aesch, Biel-Benken, Ettingen, Oberwil, Reinach, Witterswil (SO) | |
Therwil (called Därwyl in Swiss German) is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Arlesheim district, which is part of the canton of Basel-Country.
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Exploring Therwil's Location
Therwil covers an area of about 7.63 square kilometers (2.95 square miles). A large part of this land, about 46.1%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 24.6% of the area. The remaining land, about 29.1%, is where buildings and roads are located. A very small part, 0.1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings (18.6%). Roads and other transport areas make up 5.8%. Parks and sports fields cover 2.5% of the town.
Therwil's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Therwil is quite simple. It is described as Or, a Quarter sinistre Sable. This means it has a gold (Or) background. In the top left corner (sinistre means left from the shield's point of view), there is a black (Sable) square shape.
Who Lives in Therwil?
Therwil has a population of about 10,000 people. Most people in Therwil speak German. About 90.6% of the residents use German as their main language. English is the second most common language, spoken by 2.0% of the population. Italian language is third, spoken by 1.9%.
In 2008, about 13.8% of the people living in Therwil were from other countries. The population has grown by about 20% over the past ten years (1997–2007).
Age Groups in Therwil
Looking at the age groups in Therwil in 2010:
- About 6.2% of the population are children aged 0 to 6 years old.
- Teenagers, aged 7 to 19, make up 15.0% of the population.
- Adults aged 20 to 64 make up a large part of the population, about 59.6%.
- People aged 65 and older make up about 19.2% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 3,555 households in Therwil. On average, each household had 2.3 people. About 27.9% of households were single-person homes. Many homes were for married couples, with or without children.
Most of the buildings in Therwil are single-family homes. In 2000, about 77.9% of all inhabited buildings were single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1961 and 1970.
Population Growth Over Time
The population of Therwil has changed a lot over the years. You can see this in the chart below:
Therwil's Economy and Jobs
In 2007, Therwil had a low unemployment rate of 2.11%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
Jobs in Therwil are divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: These are jobs related to farming. In 2005, about 130 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 710 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops, hospitals, or schools. About 1,219 people worked in this sector.
In 2008, there were 1,850 full-time jobs in Therwil. Many jobs were in manufacturing (making goods) and health care.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Therwil travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 3,582 residents commuted out of Therwil for their jobs. At the same time, 1,697 people came into Therwil to work. This means more people leave Therwil for work than come in.
About 32.3% of workers used public transportation to get to their jobs. Another 41.3% used a private car.
Religious Beliefs in Therwil
Based on the 2000 census, people in Therwil follow different religions:
- About 38.2% of the population are Roman Catholic.
- About 36.1% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups include Orthodox Christians, Christian Catholics, and other Christian churches.
- There are also people who follow Islam (2.12%) and Judaism (0.11%).
- Some residents identify as Buddhist, Hindu, or other faiths.
- About 15.64% of the population said they did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Therwil
Education is important in Therwil. About 43.6% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, 18.5% of the population has gone on to higher education, such as university.
In 2000, 244 students came to Therwil for school from other towns. At the same time, 364 students from Therwil went to schools outside the town.
In 2016, Therwil was in the news because of a discussion about school traditions. Two Muslim students were allowed not to shake hands with their teachers, which is usually a custom in Swiss schools. This led to a national debate about Swiss identity.
Sports in Therwil
Therwil is home to the "Therwil Flyers" Baseball Team. This team is one of the oldest baseball teams in Switzerland, having been around for over 30 years. They have won the national baseball championship (NLA) eight times. Their softball team has also won nine championships.
See also
In Spanish: Therwil para niños
