Beggingen facts for kids

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Beggingen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Beggingen Location in Canton of Schaffhausen Show map of Canton of Schaffhausen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schaffhausen
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	12.58 km2 (4.86 sq mi)
Elevation	545 m (1,788 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	469
• Density	37.28/km2 (96.56/sq mi)
Postal code	8228
Surrounded by	Blumberg (DE-BW), Hemmental, Merishausen, Schleitheim

Beggingen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Schaffhausen area (or canton) of Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.

History of Beggingen

Beggingen from above in 1948

Beggingen was first mentioned in official records way back in 1278. At that time, it was known as Beggingen. Later, people sometimes called it Beckingen or Böckingen.

Beggingen's Coat of Arms

The blazon (a special description) of Beggingen's municipal coat of arms tells us what it looks like. It shows two plowshares, which are parts of a plow used for farming. They are placed one above the other, touching at their points, on a green background. This design likely represents the town's history in agriculture.

Geography and Location

Beggingen covers an area of about 12.6 square kilometers (or 4.8 square miles). A big part of this land, about 50.3%, is used for farming. Forests cover another large portion, about 45.1% of the area.

The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 4.4% of the land. A very small part, just 0.2%, is made up of things like rivers or mountains that aren't used for anything else.

Beggingen is located in the Schleitheim district. It sits right on the border with Germany. You can find it north-east of the town of Schleitheim, nestled in a valley at the western base of the Randen mountain range.

People and Population

How Many People Live Here?

As of 2008, Beggingen had a population of 512 people. A small part of the population, about 4.7%, were people from other countries. Most of these foreign residents were from Germany. Others came from Italy, Serbia, and other countries.

Over the ten years before 2008, the number of people living in Beggingen went down a little. Most people in Beggingen speak German, which is the main language. A few people also speak English or Italian.

Age Groups in Beggingen

In 2008, the population of Beggingen was split into different age groups:

• Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up about 26.4% of the population.
• Adults (20–64 years old) were the largest group, at 57.4%.
• Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 16.2% of the population.

Education in Beggingen

People in Switzerland generally have a good education. In Beggingen, about 81.2% of adults (aged 25–64) have finished either high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.

In 2007, a small percentage of children were attending kindergarten or pre-school. More children were in Primary School. Others were attending different levels of Secondary School.

Religious Beliefs

In 2000, most people in Beggingen, about 81.2%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 10% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.

Population Over Time

Here's how the population of Beggingen has changed over many years:

Jobs and Economy

Working in Beggingen

Beggingen has a very low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find a job. In 2005, many people worked in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming and forestry. There were 29 businesses in this area.

Some people worked in the secondary sector, which involves making things, like in factories. There were 7 businesses in this sector. The largest number of people worked in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs that provide services, like shops, offices, and restaurants. There were 13 businesses in this sector.

In 2008, the average unemployment rate was 1%. Most working people in Beggingen had full-time jobs, while some worked part-time. About 25% of the working people were women.

Many people who live in Beggingen actually work outside the town. However, some people also travel into Beggingen for their jobs.

Restaurants and Tourism

As of 2008, Beggingen had one restaurant. The businesses related to welcoming visitors and serving food (the hospitality industry) employed 3 people in the town.

See also

In Spanish: Beggingen para niños