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{{Infobox Swiss town
{{Infobox Swiss town
| subject_name = Hämikon
| subject_name = Hämikon
| image_photo = Bauernstockli Hamikon.jpg
| municipality_name = Hämikon
| municipality_type = municipality
| municipality_type = former
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| languages = German
| canton = Lucerne
| canton = Lucerne
| iso-code-region = CH-LU
| iso-code-region = CH-LU
| district = [[Hochdorf (Amt)|Hochdorf]]
| district = [[Hochdorf (Amt)|Hochdorf]]
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| lat_d=47|lat_m=14|lat_NS=N|long_d=8|long_m=17|long_EW=E
| postal_code = 6289
| postal_code = 6289
| municipality_code = 1028
| municipality_code = 1028
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[[File:Karte Gemeinde Hämikon 2007.png|thumb|Hämikon]]
'''Hämikon''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Hochdorf (district)|Hochdorf]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Lucerne (canton)|Lucerne]] in [[Switzerland]]. On 1 January 2009 it became part of the municipality of [[Hitzkirch]].
'''Hämikon''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Hochdorf (district)|Hochdorf]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Lucerne (canton)|Lucerne]] in [[Switzerland]]. On 1 January 2009 it became part of the municipality of [[Hitzkirch]].


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==Geography==
==Geography==
Hämikon has an area of {{km2 to mi2|4.6|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 66.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.4% is forested. The rest of the land, (5.8%) is settled.<ref name=SFSO/>
Hämikon has an area of {{convert|4.6|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 66.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.4% is forested. The rest of the land, (5.8%) is settled.<ref name=SFSO/>
The municipality is located on the western slope of the Lindenberg mountain. On 21 May 2006 an attempt to merge the Hitzkirch and the surrounding 10 municipalities failed, when five of the eleven voted against the merger.<ref>{{cite press release | title = Die Fusion im Hitzkirchertal kommt nicht zustande – fünf Gemeinden sagen nein – auch Hitzkirch | publisher = Kanton Luzern, Staatskanzlei | date = 21 May 2006 | url = http://www.lu.ch/mm_detail.html?id=3146&parameter=1863 | accessdate = 18 August 2009 | language=German}}</ref> A less ambitious merger was then proposed and accepted, with the municipalities of [[Gelfingen]], Hämikon, [[Mosen, Lucerne|Mosen]], [[Müswangen]], [[Retschwil]] and [[Sulz, Lucerne|Sulz]] joining [[Hitzkirch]].<ref>[http://www.gemeindereform.lu.ch/index/strukturreform/bisherige_fusionen.htm Canton of Lucerne, Office of Municipalities]] {{de icon}} accessed 18 August 2009</ref>
The municipality is located on the western slope of the Lindenberg mountain. On 21 May 2006 an attempt to merge the Hitzkirch and the surrounding 10 municipalities failed, when five of the eleven voted against the merger.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Die Fusion im Hitzkirchertal kommt nicht zustande – fünf Gemeinden sagen nein – auch Hitzkirch |publisher=Kanton Luzern, Staatskanzlei |date=21 May 2006 |url=http://www.lu.ch/mm_detail.html?id=3146&parameter=1863 |accessdate=18 August 2009 |language=German |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611153601/http://www.lu.ch/mm_detail.html?id=3146&parameter=1863 |archivedate=11 June 2011 }}</ref> A less ambitious merger was then proposed and accepted, with the municipalities of [[Gelfingen]], Hämikon, [[Mosen, Lucerne|Mosen]], [[Müswangen]], [[Retschwil]] and [[Sulz, Lucerne|Sulz]] joining [[Hitzkirch]].<ref>[http://www.gemeindereform.lu.ch/index/strukturreform/bisherige_fusionen.htm Canton of Lucerne, Office of Municipalities] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706234841/http://www.gemeindereform.lu.ch/index/strukturreform/bisherige_fusionen.htm |date=2011-07-06 }} {{in lang|de}} accessed 18 August 2009</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Hämikon has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 474, of which 3.6% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 11.3%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (97.5%), with Portugese being second most common ( 0.9%) and Albanian being third ( 0.9%).
Hämikon has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 474, of which 3.6% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 11.3%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (97.5%), with Portuguese being second most common ( 0.9%) and Albanian being third ( 0.9%).


In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland|CVP]] which received 34.5% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] (27.8%), the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (24%) and the [[Green Party of Switzerland|Green Party]] (5.9%).
In the 2007 election the most popular party was the [[Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland|CVP]] which received 34.5% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] (27.8%), the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (24%) and the [[Green Party of Switzerland|Green Party]] (5.9%).


The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) is children and teenagers (0-19 years old) make up 33.1% of the population, while adults (20-64 years old) make up 59.2% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 7.7%. The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Hämikon about 70.5% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory [[Education in Switzerland#Secondary|upper secondary education]] or additional higher education (either University or a ''[[Fachhochschule]]'').
The age distribution of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) is children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 33.1% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 59.2% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 7.7%. In Hämikon about 70.5% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory [[Education in Switzerland#Secondary|upper secondary education]] or additional higher education (either University or a ''[[Fachhochschule]]'').


Hämikon has an unemployment rate of 1.16%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 69 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 22 businesses involved in this sector. 18 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 3 businesses in this sector. 42 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 7 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/regionalportraets/gemeindesuche.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 18-Aug-2009</ref>
Hämikon has an unemployment rate of 1.16%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 69 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 22 businesses involved in this sector. 18 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 3 businesses in this sector. 42 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 7 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/regionalportraets/gemeindesuche.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110904041839/http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/regionalportraets/gemeindesuche.html |date=2011-09-04 }} accessed 18-Aug-2009</ref>


The historical population is given in the following table:<ref name=HDS>{{HDS|599|Hämikon}}</ref>
The historical population is given in the following table:<ref name=HDS>{{HDS|599|Hämikon}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Municipalities of the district of Hochdorf}}


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Latest revision as of 00:23, 23 March 2024

Hämikon
Former municipality
Coat of arms of Hämikon
Coat of arms
Location of Hämikon
Map
Hämikon is located in Switzerland
Hämikon
Hämikon
Hämikon is located in Canton of Lucerne
Hämikon
Hämikon
Coordinates: 47°14′N 8°17′E / 47.233°N 8.283°E / 47.233; 8.283
CountrySwitzerland
CantonLucerne
DistrictHochdorf
Area
 • Total
4.62 km2 (1.78 sq mi)
Elevation
680 m (2,230 ft)
Population
 (December 2007)
 • Total
474
 • Density100/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
6289
SFOS number1028
ISO 3166 codeCH-LU
Surrounded byAesch, Altwis, Buttwil (AG), Hitzkirch, Müswangen, Schongau, Sulz
Website
Profile (in German), SFSO statistics

Hämikon is a municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009 it became part of the municipality of Hitzkirch.

History

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Hämikon is first mentioned in 924 as Hamminchova.[1]

Geography

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Hämikon has an area of 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi). Of this area, 66.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 27.4% is forested. The rest of the land, (5.8%) is settled.[2] The municipality is located on the western slope of the Lindenberg mountain. On 21 May 2006 an attempt to merge the Hitzkirch and the surrounding 10 municipalities failed, when five of the eleven voted against the merger.[3] A less ambitious merger was then proposed and accepted, with the municipalities of Gelfingen, Hämikon, Mosen, Müswangen, Retschwil and Sulz joining Hitzkirch.[4]

Demographics

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Hämikon has a population (as of 2007) of 474, of which 3.6% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 11.3%. Most of the population (as of 2000) speaks German (97.5%), with Portuguese being second most common ( 0.9%) and Albanian being third ( 0.9%).

In the 2007 election the most popular party was the CVP which received 34.5% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SVP (27.8%), the FDP (24%) and the Green Party (5.9%).

The age distribution of the population (as of 2000) is children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 33.1% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 59.2% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 7.7%. In Hämikon about 70.5% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either University or a Fachhochschule).

Hämikon has an unemployment rate of 1.16%. As of 2005, there were 69 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 22 businesses involved in this sector. 18 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 3 businesses in this sector. 42 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 7 businesses in this sector.[2]

The historical population is given in the following table:[1]

year population
1678 304
1850 588
1900 383
1950 351
1960 297
2000 444

References

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  1. ^ a b Hämikon in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
  2. ^ a b Swiss Federal Statistical Office Archived 2011-09-04 at the Wayback Machine accessed 18-Aug-2009
  3. ^ "Die Fusion im Hitzkirchertal kommt nicht zustande – fünf Gemeinden sagen nein – auch Hitzkirch" (Press release) (in German). Kanton Luzern, Staatskanzlei. 21 May 2006. Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
  4. ^ Canton of Lucerne, Office of Municipalities Archived 2011-07-06 at the Wayback Machine (in German) accessed 18 August 2009
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