Stammheim, Zurich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stammheim
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Village church in Unterstammheim
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 Stammheim
Location in Switzerland
Stammheim
Location in Canton of Zurich
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Zurich | |
| District | Andelfingen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.95 km2 (9.25 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,859 | |
| • Density | 119.37/km2 (309.18/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8476, 77, 68
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| Surrounded by | Basadingen-Schlattingen (TG), Diessenhofen (TG), Wagenhausen (TG) | |
Stammheim is a municipality in Switzerland. It is located in the Andelfingen district, which is part of the Zürich canton. Switzerland is divided into these cantons, similar to states or provinces. On January 1, 2019, three smaller areas – Oberstammheim, Unterstammheim, and Waltalingen – joined together. They formed the new, larger municipality of Stammheim.
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History of Stammheim
Ancient Discoveries
In 2009, archaeologists made an exciting discovery in what used to be Oberstammheim. They found an ancient burial mound, called a tumulus, from the Iron Age. This was a very long time ago, around the late Hallstatt or early La Tène periods.
This burial mound seemed to belong to an important Celtic nobleman. While similar findings exist in Germany, this site is special and unique in Switzerland.
Early Records
The area known as Oberstammheim was first mentioned in written records in the year 761. Back then, it was called Stamhaim. Later, in 1212, it was referred to as in Stamehein superiori. These old names help us trace the history of the region.
Geography of Stammheim
After the three municipalities merged, Stammheim became a larger area. As of 2009, the total area of Stammheim is about 23.95 km2 (9.25 sq mi) (which is around 23.95 square kilometers). This area includes all the land within the municipality's borders.
Population of Stammheim
How Many People Live Here?
The new municipality of Stammheim has a total population of 2,859. This number changes over time as people move in or out, or as families grow. The population count is updated regularly to keep track of how many people live in Stammheim.
Historic Population Changes
The chart below shows how the population of the three original municipalities (Oberstammheim, Unterstammheim, and Waltalingen) changed over many years. This helps us see how the number of people living in these areas has grown or shrunk over time, before they all became one municipality.
