Lohn, Schaffhausen facts for kids

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Lohn Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Lohn Location in Canton of Schaffhausen Show map of Canton of Schaffhausen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schaffhausen
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	4.87 km2 (1.88 sq mi)
Elevation	636 m (2,087 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	745
• Density	152.98/km2 (396.2/sq mi)
Postal code	8235
Surrounded by	Bibern, Büttenhardt, Opfertshofen, Stetten, Thayngen
Twin towns	Lohn-Ammannsegg, Solothurn (Switzerland)

Lohn is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.

History of Lohn

Lohn has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1238. Back then, it was known as Lône. This shows that people have lived and worked in this area for many centuries.

Lohn's Coat of Arms

A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town. Lohn's coat of arms shows a silver plow blade on a red background. A plow is a tool used for farming. This design tells us something important about the town's past and its connection to agriculture.

Geography of Lohn

Fields near Lohn, SH

Lohn covers an area of about 4.9 square kilometers (about 1.9 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half, is used for farming. About 35% of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads.

Lohn is located in the Reiat district. The village itself is a haufendorf. This means it's an old-fashioned village with an irregular shape. The buildings are packed closely together around a central area. It sits on a plateau, which is a flat area of land high up in the Reiat hills.

Aerial view of Lohn in 1948

People of Lohn (Demographics)

As of 2016, Lohn has a population of 765 people. A small part of the population, about 4.8%, are people from other countries. Most people in Lohn speak German, which is the main language. A few people also speak French or Spanish.

Age Groups in Lohn

In 2008, about 24% of the people in Lohn were children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Most of the population, about 61%, were adults between 20 and 64 years old. About 15% were seniors, meaning they were over 64 years old.

Politics and Education

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Lohn was the SVP. They received more than half of the votes. Other popular parties were the FDP and the SP.

People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Lohn, about 85% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a specialized college.

Religion in Lohn

In 2000, most people in Lohn belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church. A smaller number of people belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.

Historical Population

Here's how Lohn's population has changed over the years:

Economy of Lohn

Lohn has a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.

Working in Lohn

In 2005, there were 21 people working in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming and forestry. There were also 7 businesses in this area.

The secondary sector employs 45 people. This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. There were 10 businesses in this sector.

The tertiary sector employs 36 people. This sector includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and restaurants. There were 17 businesses in this sector.

In 2008, about 72% of the working population had full-time jobs. About 27% worked part-time. Many people who live in Lohn also travel to other towns for work.

Hospitality

As of 2008, Lohn had one restaurant. The hospitality industry, which includes places like restaurants and hotels, employed two people in the town.

Education in Lohn

Lohn shares its school system with the nearby town of Büttenhardt. The school is called Schule Büttenhardt-Lohn.

Children in Lohn can attend preschool right in Lohn. For primary school, students in grades 1-3 go to school in Büttenhardt. Students in grades 4-6 attend primary school in Lohn. The primary schools in both towns joined together in the 2008-2009 school year.

See also

In Spanish: Lohn (Schaffhausen) para niños