Titterten facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Titterten
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 Titterten
Location in Switzerland
Titterten
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Waldenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.71 km2 (1.43 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 668 m (2,192 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 430 | |
| • Density | 115.9/km2 (300/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4425
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| Surrounded by | Arboldswil, Liedertswil, Niederdorf, Oberdorf, Reigoldswil | |
Titterten is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Waldenburg district. It is part of the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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Exploring Titterten's Landscape
Titterten covers an area of about 3.71 square kilometers (1.43 square miles). A big part of this land, about 57%, is used for farming. This means you'll see lots of fields and pastures.
Forests cover a large portion too, around 36% of the area. The rest of the land, about 6%, has buildings and roads. A tiny bit, less than 1%, is unproductive land.
How Land is Used
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings. Roads and transportation paths make up a smaller part. In the forested areas, most of the land is covered by dense forests. Some parts also have orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, about 20% of the land grows crops. Another 28% is used for pastures where animals graze. Orchards and vineyards take up about 8% of the farming land.
Titterten's Coat of Arms
The blazon (a special description) of Titterten's coat of arms tells us what it looks like. It shows Saint Martin, a famous figure, standing in armor. He is shown cutting his cloak in two with a sword. The background is gold, his armor is blue, and his cloak is red.
Who Lives in Titterten?
Titterten has a population of 430 people. Most of the people living here are Swiss citizens. Only a small number, about 4.3%, are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has stayed pretty stable.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Titterten speak German. About 99% of the population uses German as their main language. A very small number of people also speak French or English.
Age Groups in Titterten
In Titterten, about 5.8% of the population are young children (0-6 years old). Teenagers (7-19 years old) make up about 15.3% of the population. Adults between 20 and 64 years old make up the largest group. Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 17.8% of the population.
Homes and Households
There are about 155 private homes in Titterten. On average, about 2.4 people live in each home. Some homes have only one person, while others have five or more people. Most of the buildings in Titterten are single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1971 and 1980. There are also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Historical Population Chart
This chart shows how Titterten's population has changed over many years:
Titterten's Economy
In 2010, Titterten had a low unemployment rate of 2.4%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
Jobs in Titterten
Jobs in Titterten are divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming. About 33 people work in this area, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 13 people work in this sector, with most in construction.
- Tertiary sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops, offices, or schools. About 37 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Titterten travel to other towns for work. About 19% of working people use public transportation, and 48.5% drive their own cars.
Religion in Titterten
Most people in Titterten belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. About 84% of the population are part of this church. A smaller number, about 5.8%, are Roman Catholic. Some people belong to other Christian churches, or to the Islamic faith. About 7% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education in Titterten
Many adults in Titterten have completed higher levels of education. About 44% have finished non-mandatory high school. Another 10.8% have gone on to university or other higher education schools. Some students who live in Titterten go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to Titterten for school.
See also
In Spanish: Titterten para niños
