Neuheim facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Neuheim
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Neuheim Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Neuheim Location in Canton of Zug Show map of Canton of Zug
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zug
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	7.93 km2 (3.06 sq mi)
Elevation	666 m (2,185 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	2,240
• Density	282.5/km2 (731.6/sq mi)
Postal code	6345
Surrounded by	Baar, Hausen am Albis (ZH), Hirzel (ZH), Menzingen

Neuheim is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Zug in Switzerland. It's a peaceful place with a rich history and beautiful nature.

A Look Back: Neuheim's History

Aerial view of Neuheim in 1966

Neuheim was first written about in the year 1080. Back then, its name was Niuheim.

In 1173, a special church called the St. Blasien parish church was built. A parish is like a church district. Neuheim then became the main place for its own parish.

At first, this parish was connected to a place called Einsiedeln. Later, in 1363, it moved to Kappel Abbey. An abbey is a type of monastery.

In 1512, the Abbey sold some rights to the parish's income. These rights went to the parishes of Menzingen and Neuheim. Finally, in 1675, the Neuheim parish gained full control over its own money.

Much later, in 1848, the town of Neuheim officially joined its parish. This made Neuheim independent from Menzingen.

Where is Neuheim? (Geography)

Neuheim covers an area of about 8 square kilometers (which is about 3 square miles). This was measured in 2006.

Most of the land, about 65.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover 18.1% of the area. About 14.3% of the land has buildings or roads on it. The rest, 1.8%, includes things like rivers or mountains that aren't used for farming or building.

The town is located in a special landscape. This landscape was shaped by glaciers long ago, leaving behind hills called moraines. It sits between two rivers, the Lorze and the Sihl.

Neuheim shares a village called Sihlbrugg with other towns. These towns are Baar (in Zug canton), Hausen am Albis (in Zurich canton), and Hirzel (also in Zurich canton). Sihlbrugg is an important spot. It's part of a key route for travel between Zürich and Central Switzerland.

Who Lives in Neuheim? (People and Facts)

Neuheim has a population of about 2,300 people. This number changes over time.

In 2007, about 17.3% of the people living in Neuheim were from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the number of people living here has grown by about 3.7%.

Most people in Neuheim speak German, about 87.9%. Serbo-Croatian is the second most common language, spoken by 2.1% of the people. French is third, spoken by 1.5%.

In the 2007 national election, people in Neuheim voted for different political parties. The most popular party was the SVP, which got 33.1% of the votes. The FDP was next with 30.8%. Then came the CVP with 18.7%, and the Green Party with 12.4%.

Many adults in Neuheim have a good education. About 78.4% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes universities or special colleges called Fachhochschules.

The unemployment rate in Neuheim is low, at 1.14%. This means most people who want to work have jobs.

In 2005, there were 83 people working in the primary economic sector. This sector includes farming and forestry. There were 35 businesses in this area.

The secondary sector employs 365 people in Neuheim. This sector includes manufacturing and construction. There were 36 businesses in this area.

The tertiary sector employs 473 people. This sector includes services like shops, offices, and healthcare. There were 104 businesses in this area.

Most people in Neuheim are Roman Catholic, making up 62% of the population. Others belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, have no specific religion, or follow other faiths.

Here's how Neuheim's population has changed over many years:

See also

In Spanish: Neuheim para niños