Guntmadingen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Guntmadingen
Former municipality of Switzerland
Coat of arms
Guntmadingen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Guntmadingen Location in Canton of Schaffhausen Show map of Canton of Schaffhausen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schaffhausen
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	4.49 km2 (1.73 sq mi)
Elevation	448 m (1,470 ft)
Population  (Dec 2010)
• Total	237
• Density	52.78/km2 (136.7/sq mi)
Postal code	8223
Surrounded by	Beringen, Jestetten (DE-BW), Löhningen, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Neunkirch

Guntmadingen was once a small town, or "municipality," in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Schaffhausen. On January 1, 2013, Guntmadingen joined with the nearby town of Beringen. This means it is no longer its own separate municipality.

A Look at Guntmadingen's Past

An aerial view of Guntmadingen in 1964.

Guntmadingen was first mentioned in old writings in the year 1111. However, this early mention might have been from a copied document that wasn't completely accurate. A more certain mention of the town, spelled Guntramingin, appeared in 1122.

Understanding Guntmadingen's Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Guntmadingen is quite interesting. It is split down the middle into two halves. On the left side, which is red, there is a silver dove. This dove is standing on a black cross and looking to the left. It holds a green branch in its beak. On the right side, which is green, there is a golden bundle of grain. This design tells a story about the town's history and values.

Exploring Guntmadingen's Geography

Before it merged, Guntmadingen covered an area of about 4.6 square kilometers (about 1.8 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 38%, was used for farming. Even more, about 57%, was covered by forests. The remaining small part, about 5.5%, was where buildings and roads were located.

The town was situated in a region called Oberklettgau. It sat at the bottom of a hill known as the Lauferberg. The area also included a large, wooded region higher up.

Who Lived in Guntmadingen?

In 2010, Guntmadingen had a population of 237 people. A small number of these residents, about 5.6%, were from other countries. Most of these foreign residents were from Germany, Italy, or other nations. Over the ten years before 2010, the town's population grew by about 4.7%.

Languages Spoken in Guntmadingen

Most people in Guntmadingen spoke German, about 97.3% of the population in 2000. A smaller number spoke Swedish, and even fewer spoke English.

Age Groups in the Community

In 2008, about 25.4% of the people living in Guntmadingen were children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults, aged 20 to 64, made up the largest group at nearly 60%. Seniors, those over 64, made up about 15% of the population.

Education in Guntmadingen

People in Switzerland generally have a good education. In Guntmadingen, about 77% of adults aged 25 to 64 had finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university. In 2007, a small percentage of children attended kindergarten or pre-school. More attended Primary School, and some went to Secondary School.

Religious Beliefs

In 2000, about 10% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. A much larger group, about 77%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Population Over Time

The table below shows how Guntmadingen's population changed over many years:

Guntmadingen's Economy

Guntmadingen had a very low unemployment rate, around 0.73%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.

Jobs and Businesses

In 2005, 43 people worked in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming and forestry. There were 15 businesses in this area. Nine people worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. There were 4 businesses in this sector. Finally, 8 people worked in the tertiary sector, which covers services like shops and restaurants. This sector also had 4 businesses.

In 2008, about 55% of the working population had full-time jobs. The other 45% worked part-time. There was also one restaurant in Guntmadingen, which employed 4 people.

See also

In Spanish: Guntmadingen para niños