Heusenstamm Facts for Kids

Heusenstamm is located in the Rhein-Main region of Germany. This area is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Frankfurt. The city covers an area of 19.03 square kilometers (7.35 square miles). It sits 130 meters (426 feet) above sea level. The land here is mostly flat, with no big hills.

How Heusenstamm Was Formed

Millions of years ago, between 35 and 20 million years ago, this whole region was under the sea. It was a warm, shallow ocean. Over time, lots of sediment (like sand and mud) settled at the bottom. Later, the land rose, and the water left. This left behind soil that is mostly sandy.

Parts of the City

Heusenstamm is made up of two main parts. There is the town of Heusenstamm itself. The other part is Rembrücken, which used to be a separate village. Rembrücken became part of Heusenstamm on January 1, 1977.

Neighboring Towns

Heusenstamm has several neighbors:

To the north is Offenbach.
To the east are Obertshausen and Rodgau.
To the south is Dietzenbach.
To the west is Dreieich.

People and Climate

In 2008, Heusenstamm had 18,227 people living there. The city has a mild climate. It gets less rain compared to many other parts of Germany.

Local Language and Dialect

People in Heusenstamm often speak a regional type of German. This is called a dialect. It is spoken in the south of Hesse and is known as hessisch. This dialect has its own special tone and words. In the past, almost every town had its own unique dialect. These could be hard for people from other parts of Germany to understand. Today, fewer people speak the true dialect. Most people speak standard German with a bit of a local pronunciation.

Heusenstamm's Past

The names of Heusenstamm and Rembrücken first appeared in written records in the 13th century. This means they are very old settlements!

Life in the Past

For a long time, most people in the Heusenstamm area were farmers and craftsmen. They were not usually involved in trade. Each family owned land to grow their own food. When land was passed down to children, it was often divided. This meant many families had very small farms and were quite poor.

The Industrial Revolution's Impact

During the Industrial Revolution, the Rhein-Main region changed a lot. Many factories were built. The area became a major center for working with metal and making leather goods. Chemical processing also became important. Many men found jobs in these factories. This helped them earn money and improved their living conditions.

Partner Cities Around the World

Heusenstamm has special friendships with cities in other countries. These are called "twinned cities." They work together to learn about each other's cultures.