Hemishofen facts for kids
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Hemishofen
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 Hemishofen
Location in Switzerland
Hemishofen
Location in Canton of Schaffhausen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Schaffhausen | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.89 km2 (3.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 471 | |
| • Density | 59.70/km2 (154.61/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8261
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| Surrounded by | Öhningen (DE-BW), Ramsen, Rielasingen-Worblingen (DE-BW), Singen (DE-BW), Stein am Rhein, Wagenhausen (TG) | |
Hemishofen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Schaffhausen.
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A Look Back in Time: History of Hemishofen
People have lived in the area around Hemishofen for a very long time! Ancient grave sites, called Sankert, show that people were here during the Iron Age, around 800-600 BC.
The town of Hemishofen itself was first mentioned in writings around the year 1100. Back then, it was known as Hammingeshoven.
What's in a Name? The Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique picture that represents the town. Hemishofen's coat of arms is divided into two halves: one yellow and one red. On top of these colors, there's a green branch with five leaves growing from the bottom.
Exploring Hemishofen: Geography and Nature
Hemishofen covers an area of about 7.9 square kilometers (about 3 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 36%, is used for farming. Even more, about 55%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads (almost 6%), or it's made up of rivers and lakes (about 3.7%).
The town is located in the Stein district and sits right along the famous Rhine River. Hemishofen is nestled at the bottom of a hill called Wolkensteinerberg. The municipality also stretches north towards an area known as Herrentisch. There have been talks about Hemishofen possibly joining with the nearby town of Stein am Rhein in the future to form a new, larger municipality.
Who Lives Here? Population and People
As of 2008, Hemishofen had a population of 415 people. About 11.8% of these residents were from other countries. Most of the foreign residents were from Germany, with smaller numbers from Italy, Croatia, and other countries.
Over the ten years leading up to 2008, the town's population grew by almost 20%. Most people in Hemishofen (about 98%) speak German. A small number of people also speak French or English.
In 2008, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up about 23.6% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) were the largest group at 56.1%, and seniors (over 64 years old) made up about 20.2%.
Most people in Switzerland are well-educated. In Hemishofen, about 86% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
In 2000, about 15.6% of the people in Hemishofen belonged to the Roman Catholic Church, and about 71.1% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
The population of Hemishofen has changed over the years:
- 1850: 327 people
- 1900: 376 people
- 1950: 307 people
- 1970: 271 people
- 2000: 377 people
How People Work: Economy in Hemishofen
Hemishofen has a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.
In 2005, about 43 people worked in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming. There were about 12 businesses in this area. About 11 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like manufacturing. There were 5 businesses in this sector. About 8 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes service jobs like shops and restaurants. There were 4 businesses in this sector.
In 2008, the unemployment rate was even lower, at 0.4%. Most of the working population (about 60.5%) had full-time jobs, while 39.5% worked part-time. About 39.5% of the workers in Hemishofen were women.
In 2000, 63 residents worked within Hemishofen, but 122 residents traveled outside the town for work. Also, 18 people came into Hemishofen to work.
As of 2008, Hemishofen had one restaurant, and the hospitality industry employed 4 people.
Getting Around: Transport in Hemishofen
Hemishofen has a train station. However, it's on a special Museumsbahn line, which means it's mostly for old, historic trains and not for regular daily travel.
The village also has a bus service. You can take a bus on line 33 / 7349 to nearby towns like Stein am Rhein, Ramsen, and Singen (Hohentwiel).
Important Places: Heritage Sites
The ancient Iron Age grave sites at Sankert are very important. They are listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means they are protected and recognized as a valuable part of Switzerland's history.
Exploring the Ancient Graves
These graves are found in a group of mounds (small hills built over graves) on the eastern edge of the Biber valley. People first discovered these graves in 1836. Over the years, many archaeologists and researchers have explored them, including Ferdinand Keller, Johann Conrad Fehrlin, Julius Müller, and Walter Ulrich Guyan.
There are at least 35 mounds in this group. Some of the graves contain items from the 8th to 6th Centuries BC, belonging to the Hallstatt culture. Other graves have items from the 5th and 4th Century BC, from the La Tène culture.
When people were buried, they were often placed with their personal belongings. These items included jewelry, things they used for eating, and even weapons. Many were also buried with food and drinks in ceramic pots. Because there have been so many excavations over the years, it's hard to know exactly which items came from which specific grave. The village where these ancient people lived is still a mystery; its location is unknown.
See also
In Spanish: Hemishofen para niños
