Schleitheim facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schleitheim
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 Schleitheim
Location in Switzerland
Schleitheim
Location in Canton of Schaffhausen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Schaffhausen | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.63 km2 (8.35 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,668 | |
| • Density | 77.12/km2 (199.73/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8226
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| Surrounded by | Beggingen, Blumberg (DE-BW), Gächlingen, Hemmental, Oberhallau, Siblingen, Stühlingen (DE-BW) | |
Schleitheim is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. It is located right on the border with Germany.
Schleitheim is famous because the Schleitheim Confession was written here. This important document helped shape a religious group called the Anabaptists.
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About Schleitheim's Land
Schleitheim covers an area of about 21.5 square kilometers (about 8.3 square miles). A large 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 has buildings, roads, or is made up of rivers and lakes.
Schleitheim's Past
The area where Schleitheim is today was settled a very long time ago, even during the time of the Romans. Back then, a Roman village here was called Iuliomagus.
The German name Sleitheim was first used in the year 995. This name comes from old German words that mean "settlement on a gentle slope."
Schleitheim became very important in history in 1527. This is when the Schleitheim Confession was written here. It was the first set of beliefs for the Anabaptist movement, led by Michael Sattler.
In 1530, Schleitheim and a nearby village called Beggingen became part of the city of Schaffhausen. This happened as part of a land exchange with another area.
Town Symbol: The Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Schleitheim shows a black ox head on a red background. The ox head has white outlines. This symbol represents the town.
People of Schleitheim
As of 2008, Schleitheim had a population of 1,663 people. About 12% of these people were from other countries. Many of the foreign residents came from Germany, Serbia, and Italy.
Most people in Schleitheim speak German. Albanian and Italian are also spoken by some residents.
When it comes to age, about 21.5% of the population are children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) make up about 55.6% of the population. Older adults (over 64 years old) make up about 22.9%.
Many adults in Schleitheim have completed higher education. This means they went to a university or a special college after high school.
Most people in Schleitheim belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number belong to the Roman Catholic Church.
The number of people living in Schleitheim has changed over time. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below.
Jobs and Businesses
Schleitheim has different types of jobs and businesses.
- Many people work in the primary sector. This means jobs like farming.
- The secondary sector includes jobs in making things, like factories.
- The tertiary sector involves services, such as shops, restaurants, and hotels.
In 2008, Schleitheim had seven restaurants and two hotels. These places provided 28 beds for visitors. The hospitality industry, which means hotels and restaurants, employed 23 people.
Many people who live in Schleitheim also work there. However, some residents travel outside the town for their jobs. Also, some people come into Schleitheim to work.
Getting Around
Schleitheim is located right on the border with Germany. There is a border crossing at a village called Oberwiesen, which leads to the German town of Stühlingen.
Schleitheim also has a regular bus service called Postbus. This bus connects the town to the Schaffhausen railway station, making it easy to travel to and from the area.
Important Historical Sites
Schleitheim is home to several important historical sites that are protected as national heritage sites in Switzerland:
- An old graveyard from the Early Middle Ages at Hebsack.
- The remains of the Roman village, or vicus, called Juliomagus.
- A Roman estate, which was like a large farm or villa, at Vorholz.
Weather in Schleitheim
Schleitheim usually has about 121 days of rain or snow each year. On average, it gets about 878 millimeters (about 34.6 inches) of rain or snow annually.
The wettest month is August, with about 95 millimeters (3.7 inches) of rain or snow. It rains or snows for about 11 days in August. June has the most days with precipitation, around 11.6 days, but with a bit less rain overall. The driest month is September, with about 57 millimeters (2.2 inches) of precipitation over 11 days.
Images for kids
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Bath house for the village of Juliomagus
See also
In Spanish: Schleitheim para niños
