Liestal
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| Liestal | |
|---|---|
| Canton | Basel-Land |
| District | Liestal |
| Coordinates | 47°28′ N 7°44′ E |
| Postal code | 4410 |
| Population | 12,853 (2000s) |
| Area | 18.21 km² |
| Elevation | 327 m |
| Mayor | Regula Gysin |
| Website | www.liestal.ch |
Liestal (in former times Liesthal) is a small Swiss town, capital of the canton Basel-Land, 17 km south of Basel, and 6km south of Augst.
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Numbers and facts
- Area: 18 km², of it 10 km² forest
- Temperature: 10.1 °C (yearly temperature), 2.1 °C (January temperature), 20.8 °C (July temperature)
- Rain: Precipitation per year 933 mm
- Sister City: Sacramento, California (United States), Waldkirch (Germany), Onex (Switzerland)
Politics, Parties
- CVP, EVP, FDP, Fraumättler, Grünes Liestal, LdU, SD, SVP, SP.
Customs
- Chienbäse (German)
- Santichlaus-Ylüüte
- Banntag
External links
- www.liestal.ch Liestal (German)