Löhningen facts for kids

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Löhningen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Löhningen Location in Canton of Schaffhausen Show map of Canton of Schaffhausen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schaffhausen
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	6.83 km2 (2.64 sq mi)
Elevation	479 m (1,572 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,498
• Density	219.33/km2 (568.1/sq mi)
Postal code	8224
Surrounded by	Beringen, Guntmadingen, Neunkirch, Siblingen

Löhningen is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. It is a lovely place with a rich history and beautiful surroundings.

History of Löhningen

Löhningen was first mentioned in official records in the year 1112. Back then, it was called Loningen. There was another mention around 778–781 of a place called Loninga. However, it's not clear if this was the same Löhningen or a different village in Germany.

Geography and Nature

An aerial view of Löhningen in 1953

Löhningen covers an area of about 6.9 square kilometers (2.7 square miles). A large part of this land, about 53.5%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms around. Another big part, 38.1%, is covered by forests, which are great for exploring!

About 8.3% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest is made up of rivers or lakes.

Löhningen is located in a region called Oberklettgau. It shares its borders with several other towns: Beringen, Guntmadingen, Neunkirch, Gächlingen, and Siblingen.

The town sits at the foot of the Randen mountain range. It is also surrounded by many vineyards, where grapes are grown to make wine.

Schools in Löhningen

Children from Löhningen attend different schools. Primary school and kindergarten are right in Löhningen. Older students go to Secondary School in the nearby town of Beringen.

People and Population

Löhningen has a population of about 1,213 people. About 9.5% of the people living here are from other countries. Many of these foreign residents come from Germany, Italy, Croatia, and Serbia.

Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Löhningen has grown by about 4.5%. Most people in Löhningen speak German, which is the main language. Some also speak Serbo-Croatian or French.

Age Groups in Löhningen

The population of Löhningen is made up of different age groups:

• About 23% of the people are children and teenagers (under 19 years old).
• Around 61% are adults (between 20 and 64 years old).
• About 16% are seniors (over 64 years old).

Education and Learning

People in Switzerland generally have a good education. In Löhningen, about 85.2% of adults (aged 25–64) have finished either upper secondary education (like high school) or even higher education, such as university.

In 2007, about 2.4% of children attended kindergarten or pre-school. About 7.21% were in Primary School. A smaller number attended lower or higher level Secondary Schools.

Religious Groups

In 2000, about 16% of the people in Löhningen belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. A larger group, about 69.9%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Population Growth Over Time

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

Economy and Jobs

An old wine press building in Löhningen

Löhningen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find a job. It was about 1.5%.

The jobs in Löhningen can be divided into three main types:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming, where people work directly with natural resources. About 46 people work in this area, with 17 businesses.
• Secondary sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. About 80 people work in this sector, with 14 businesses.
• Tertiary sector: This is about providing services, like shops, restaurants, or offices. About 69 people work in this sector, with 28 businesses.

Many people who live in Löhningen also travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 131 residents worked within Löhningen, while 446 worked outside. Also, 74 people came into Löhningen for their jobs.

See also

In Spanish: Löhningen para niños