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Hemmiken
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 Hemmiken
Location in Switzerland
Hemmiken
Location in Canton of Basel-Landschaft
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Basel-Landschaft | |
| District | Sissach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.39 km2 (1.31 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 497 m (1,631 ft) | |
| Population
(Jun 2021 )
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| • Total | 266 | |
| • Density | 78.47/km2 (203.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
4465
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| Surrounded by | Buus, Hellikon (AG), Ormalingen, Rothenfluh, Wegenstetten (AG) | |
Hemmiken is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Sissach district. It is part of the canton of Basel-Country in Switzerland.
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History of Hemmiken
Hemmiken is an old settlement. The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1255. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name, Enninchon.
Geography of Hemmiken
Hemmiken covers an area of about 3.39 square kilometers (about 1.31 square miles). A large part of this land, about 70%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 25% of the area. The remaining 5.6% of the land has buildings and roads.
Most of the built-up area includes houses and other buildings. The rest is used for roads and other ways to get around. The forests are mostly dense woods, with some smaller groups of trees or orchards. Farmers in Hemmiken grow crops and use land for pastures.
The town is located in the Sissach district. It sits on the right side of a smaller valley that branches off from the main Ergolz valley. Hemmiken itself is a linear village, meaning its buildings are spread out along a road.
Hemmiken's Coat of Arms
The official design, or blazon, of Hemmiken's coat of arms is quite unique. It shows three crossed tools used by stone-cutters. These tools are blue, and they are set against a golden background.
People of Hemmiken (Demographics)
Hemmiken has a population of about 266 people. Most people in Hemmiken speak German, which is about 96% of the population. A smaller number of people speak Albanian or English.
In 2008, about 52% of the people living in Hemmiken were male, and 48% were female. Most residents are Swiss citizens. About 44% of the people living in Hemmiken in 2000 were actually born there. Another 26% were born in the same canton, and about 20% were born elsewhere in Switzerland.
The age groups in Hemmiken show a mix of people. About 4.7% are young children (0-6 years old), and 13% are teenagers (7-19 years old). Adults aged 20-64 make up about 62% of the population. Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 20% of the population.
Many households in Hemmiken have an average of 2.3 people. Some households have only one person, while others are larger families.
The chart below shows how Hemmiken's population has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs in Hemmiken
In 2007, Hemmiken had a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wanted a job had one. The town's economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to farming and natural resources. In Hemmiken, many people work in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. A few people in Hemmiken work in these areas, like building things.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs, such as working in hotels, restaurants, or education.
Many people who live in Hemmiken travel to other towns for work. About half of the working population uses a private car to get to their jobs, while others use public transportation.
Religion in Hemmiken
Based on information from 2000, most people in Hemmiken belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. A smaller number of people are Roman Catholic. There are also a few people who belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. About 9% of the population does not belong to any church.
Education in Hemmiken
Many adults in Hemmiken have completed their upper secondary education, which is like high school. Some have gone on to get even higher education from a university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
While some students from other towns come to school in Hemmiken, more students from Hemmiken attend schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Hemmiken para niños
