Amden facts for kids
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Amden
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 Amden
Location in Switzerland
Amden
Location in Canton of St. Gallen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | St. Gallen | |
| District | See-Gaster | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 43.04 km2 (16.62 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 999 m (3,278 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,876 | |
| • Density | 43.587/km2 (112.89/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8873
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| Surrounded by | Alt Sankt Johann, Ebnat-Kappel, Filzbach (GL), Mühlehorn (GL), Nesslau-Krummenau, Obstalden (GL), Quarten, Schänis, Stein, Weesen | |
Amden is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of St. Gallen. Amden is known for its beautiful mountain views and its location near a large lake.
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History of Amden
Amden has a long history! It was first mentioned in old writings way back in 1178. Back then, it was called Andimo monte Voraden. Over the years, its name changed a few times to Andimin and Ammon before becoming Amden.
Geography and Nature
Amden covers an area of about 43 square kilometers (16.6 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half, is covered by forests. About 39% of the land is used for farming.
The town sits high up on a flat area, like a terrace, above the northern shore of a beautiful lake called Walensee. Amden is a mix of places where tourists visit and small villages where people raise animals in the mountains.
The main village of Amden is about 908 meters (2,979 feet) above sea level. There are also smaller villages, called hamlets, like Fli and Betlis. Another popular spot is Arvenbüel, a vacation village even higher up at 1,259 meters (4,131 feet).
One of the most exciting natural features near Amden is the Seerenbach Falls. The middle part of these waterfalls is the tallest waterfall in all of Switzerland! It drops an incredible 302 meters (991 feet).
Amden's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Amden's coat of arms has two main parts. The top part shows a red lion walking on a silver background. The bottom part has a golden crown on a blue background.
People and Population
Amden has a population of about 1,600 people. Most people in Amden speak German. A small number of people also speak Serbo-Croatian or Albanian.
About 8% of the people living in Amden are from other countries. Many of these people are from Germany or countries that used to be part of Yugoslavia.
Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Amden has slowly grown.
Education in Amden
Many adults in Amden have completed a good level of education. About 65% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Historical Population
Here's how Amden's population has changed over many years:
| year | population |
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| c. 1800 | 1,350 |
| 1834 | 1,644 |
| 1850 | 1,524 |
| 1900 | 1,229 |
| 1950 | 1,372 |
| 2000 | 1,593 |
| 2010 | 1,664 |
Important Historical Sites
Amden has a special historical site called the Betlis-Stralegg watch tower. This tower was built by the ancient Romans a very long time ago! It is considered a very important heritage site in Switzerland.
Economy and Jobs
In Amden, people work in different types of jobs.
- Many people work in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming or forestry.
- Some people work in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like manufacturing or construction.
- The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector. These jobs are mostly in services, like tourism, shops, or restaurants.
Many residents of Amden also travel to other towns for work.
Religion in Amden
Most people in Amden are Roman Catholic. A good number of people also belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches or Islam. Some people do not belong to any church.
See also
In Spanish: Amden para niños
