Waldenburg, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Waldenburg
Location in Switzerland
Waldenburg
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Waldenburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.32 km2 (3.21 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 532 m (1,745 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 1,124 | |
| • Density | 135.10/km2 (349.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4437
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| Surrounded by | Langenbruck, Liedertswil, Mümliswil-Ramiswil (SO), Oberdorf, Reigoldswil | |
Waldenburg is a small town in Switzerland. It's a municipality in the canton of Basel-Country. It's also the main town of the Waldenburg district.
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Exploring Waldenburg's Land
Waldenburg covers an area of about 8.3 square kilometers (3.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 62.4%, is covered by forests. This means there are lots of trees!
About 31.4% of the land is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and areas where animals graze. A smaller part, about 5.8%, has buildings and roads.
Waldenburg's Coat of Arms
The town's coat of arms was created in 1926. It features a golden shield with a blue and white eagle. This eagle comes from the old counts of Frohburg, who owned Waldenburg a long time ago. The town was first mentioned in history in the year 1244.
Who Lives in Waldenburg?
Waldenburg has a population of about 1,200 people. Many people here speak German, which is the most common language. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Italian.
In 2008, about 27% of the people living in Waldenburg were from other countries. The population has changed a bit over the years.
Age Groups in Waldenburg
The people in Waldenburg come in all ages:
- About 6.5% are young children (0-6 years old).
- About 17.2% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- About 13.2% are young adults (20-29 years old).
- About 10.7% are adults in their thirties (30-39 years old).
- About 17.9% are adults in their forties (40-49 years old).
- About 19.9% are adults between 50 and 64 years old.
- About 9.3% are seniors (65-79 years old).
- About 5.5% are over 80 years old.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 523 households in Waldenburg. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home. Many homes were single-family houses. There were also apartment buildings. Most apartments were lived in all the time.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Waldenburg's population has changed through history:
Important Historical Sites
Waldenburg has some very important historical places. The ancient hill settlement of Gerstelfluh and the old villa Gedeon Thommen with its park are listed as special heritage sites. The whole old village of Waldenburg is also protected as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Waldenburg's Economy
In Waldenburg, people work in different types of jobs:
- Some work in the primary sector, like farming or forestry.
- Many work in the secondary sector, which includes making things in factories.
- Others work in the tertiary sector, which involves services like shops, restaurants, transportation, and education.
Many people who live in Waldenburg also travel to other towns for work. About 24% of workers use public transportation, like trains, to get to their jobs. About 46% use a private car.
Religion in Waldenburg
People in Waldenburg follow different religions. In 2000:
- About 46% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a type of Protestant church).
- About 21% were Roman Catholic.
- Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or were Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu.
- About 12% did not belong to any church.
Weather in Waldenburg
Waldenburg gets a good amount of rain or snow each year. On average, there are about 140 days with precipitation. The wettest month is usually June, while October is often the driest.
Education in Waldenburg
Many adults in Waldenburg have completed their upper secondary education. Some have also gone on to higher education at a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, some students living in Waldenburg went to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns came to school in Waldenburg.
Getting Around Waldenburg
Waldenburg is the end point of the Waldenburg narrow gauge railway. This train runs every 15 minutes to Liestal. From Liestal, you can connect to bigger trains that go to major Swiss cities like Basel, Bern, Lucerne, and Zürich.
See also
In Spanish: Waldenburg (Basilea) para niños
