Berg, Thurgau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Berg
Location in Switzerland
Berg
Location in Canton of Thurgau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Thurgau | |
| District | Weinfelden | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.14 km2 (5.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 540 m (1,770 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,429 | |
| • Density | 260.96/km2 (675.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8572
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| Surrounded by | Birwinken, Bürglen, Kemmental, Lengwil, Weinfelden | |
Berg is a town, also called a municipality, located in the Weinfelden district of Thurgau, Switzerland. It's a part of the beautiful canton of Thurgau.
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Berg's History: A Look Back
The story of Berg goes way back! People first lived here during the Stone Age, and we've found some items from the Bronze Age too. The modern village of Berg was first written about in the year 796. Back then, it was called Berga.
For a long time in the Early Middle Ages, Berg and the land around it belonged to the Bishop of Constance. It was right on the edge of the Bishop's territory. A strong fort was built here between the 1100s and 1200s. Later, around 1600, a grand castle took its place. The castle and the right to rule over Berg and nearby villages were rented out until 1798.
The village chapel was likely built in the 1000s. In 1529, during the Protestant Reformation, the people of Berg changed to the new Protestant religion. However, the rulers of the area stayed Catholic. Because of these religious differences, regular church services didn't happen in Berg until 1575. A new Catholic church was built in 1935, so the churches were no longer shared.
For a long time, Berg's economy was mostly about growing fruit. They also had a distillery and raised animals. There were even vineyards until about 1900. As industries grew, a brickyard was built around 1865. Later, in the 1900s, several embroidery companies started up. In 1911, Berg got connected to the railway, making travel and trade easier. More recently, Berg has grown a lot. Many new homes have been built because of good tax rates and its nice location.
Exploring Berg's Geography
Berg covers an area of about 13 square kilometers (5 square miles). Most of this land, about 71.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 17% of the area. The remaining land, about 11.3%, has buildings and roads.
Berg is made up of several villages. These include Berg itself, Andhausen, Graltshausen, Mauren, Birwinken, and Guntershausen bei Berg. There's also a small hamlet called Beggelschwilen.
Who Lives in Berg?
Berg has a population of about 3,058 people. About 10% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Berg has grown by about 11.5%.
Most people in Berg, about 94.1%, speak German. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and Albanian.
In 2009, about 11.1% of Berg's population were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up about 15.1% of the population.
Most homes in Berg are single-family houses. In 2000, there were 1,053 households, with an average of 2.6 people living in each.
Things to See in Berg
The small villages of Hard and Kehlhof in Berg are special! They are recognized as important Swiss heritage sites. This means they have historical or cultural value worth protecting.
Berg's Economy
In 2007, Berg had a very low unemployment rate of just 1.37%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Many people in Berg work in different areas:
- Farming: About 175 people work in farming and related businesses.
- Manufacturing: Around 473 people work in factories and making things.
- Services: The largest group, 933 people, work in services like shops, offices, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Berg also travel to other towns for work. At the same time, many people come into Berg to work here. Most people use a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Berg
According to a 2000 survey:
- About 27.3% of people were Roman Catholic.
- About 54.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (Protestant).
- Smaller groups belonged to other Christian churches or the Islamic faith.
- About 7.9% of the population did not belong to any church.
Getting Around: Transport
Berg is located on the Wil–Kreuzlingen railway line. This line connects Berg to larger towns like Weinfelden and Kreuzlingen. You can catch a train at the Berg railway station or the Kehlhof railway station.
Learning in Berg: Education
Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Berg, about 78.5% of adults (aged 25 to 64) have completed high school or gone on to higher education like university.
Berg has its own school district, called Berg-Birwinken. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 471 students in primary and secondary schools.
- Kindergarten: There were 102 children in kindergarten.
- Primary School: There were 160 children in lower primary and 152 in upper primary.
- Secondary School: Students are grouped by how well they learn. There were 102 teenagers in advanced classes and 57 in standard classes.
Famous People from Berg
- Anita Buri, who was crowned Miss Switzerland in 1999, grew up right here in Berg!
Images for kids
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A view of Berg, Thurgau.
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The coat of arms for Berg, Thurgau.
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A wide view of Berg, showing its beautiful landscape.
See also
In Spanish: Berg (Turgovia) para niños
