Zeglingen facts for kids
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 Zeglingen
Location in Switzerland
Zeglingen
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Sissach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.91 km2 (3.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 516 | |
| • Density | 65.23/km2 (168.95/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4495
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| Surrounded by | Häfelfingen, Kilchberg, Lostorf (SO), Oltingen, Rohr (SO), Rünenberg, Wenslingen, Wisen (SO) | |
Zeglingen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Sissach district within the canton of Basel-Country. Zeglingen is a peaceful place with a mix of natural landscapes and homes.
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About Zeglingen's Land
Zeglingen covers an area of about 7.91 square kilometers (which is about 3 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming, about 48.5%. This means you'll see many fields and pastures.
Almost half of Zeglingen, about 45.5%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 6.2%, is where buildings and roads are located. This shows that Zeglingen has a lot of green space and natural areas.
Zeglingen's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Zeglingen is quite simple but meaningful. It is described as Gules, a Pall Argent. This means it has a red background (Gules). A "Pall" is a symbol that looks like a 'Y' shape. This 'Y' shape is silver (Argent).
Who Lives in Zeglingen?
Zeglingen has a population of about 468 people (as of 2023). Most people living here are Swiss citizens. A small number, about 3% of the population, are people from other countries.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Zeglingen speak German. About 95% of the residents speak German as their main language. Some other languages spoken include Albanian and Italian language.
Age Groups
The population of Zeglingen includes people of all ages.
- About 7.9% are young children (0-6 years old).
- About 14.1% are teenagers (7-19 years old).
- Adults make up the largest part of the population.
- About 19.9% of people are between 50 and 64 years old.
- There are also many senior citizens, with about 13.5% aged 65-79 and 5.6% over 80.
Homes and Families
In Zeglingen, there are about 182 private homes. On average, about 2.4 people live in each home. Some homes have only one person, while others have five or more people. Many homes are lived in by married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Zeglingen are single-family homes. Many of these homes were built a long time ago, even before 1919. There are also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Working in Zeglingen
Zeglingen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.
- Many people work in the primary economic sector, which means jobs related to farming and agriculture.
- Some people work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Others work in the tertiary sector, which involves services. This includes jobs in sales, repair, and education.
Many residents of Zeglingen travel to other towns for work. About 17.6% of working people use public transportation, like buses or trains, to get to their jobs. More than half, about 53.4%, use their own cars.
Religion in Zeglingen
Most people in Zeglingen belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. About 80.5% of the population identifies with this church. A smaller number, about 7.4%, are Roman Catholic. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Some people do not belong to any church.
Learning in Zeglingen
Many adults in Zeglingen have completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. Some have gone on to get even higher education from a university or a specialized college.
While Zeglingen has its own school, some students from Zeglingen attend schools in other towns. Also, a few students from other municipalities come to Zeglingen for their schooling.
See also
In Spanish: Zeglingen para niños
Images for kids
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Zeglingen, school and Eibach bridge
