Berlingen, Switzerland facts for kids
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Berlingen
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 Berlingen
Location in Switzerland
Berlingen
Location in Canton of Thurgau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Thurgau | |
| District | Frauenfeld | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.58 km2 (1.38 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 906 | |
| • Density | 253.1/km2 (655.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8267
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| Surrounded by | Gaienhofen (DE-BW), Raperswilen, Reichenau (DE-BW), Salenstein, Steckborn | |
Berlingen is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Frauenfeld District of Thurgau canton in Switzerland. It is located on the Untersee, which is the western part of Lake Constance.
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History of Berlingen
Berlingen was first written about in the year 894. Back then, it was called Berenwanc. Later, in 1267, its name changed to Bernanch. It kept the name Bernang until the 1700s.
Geography of Berlingen
Berlingen covers an area of about 3.56 square kilometers (1.37 square miles). A large part of this land, about 58%, is covered by forests. Another 30% is used for farming. About 11% of the land has buildings or roads on it.
The town is in the Frauenfeld District. It sits on a river delta in the Untersee area of Lake Constance. Berlingen itself is the main village in this municipality.
People of Berlingen
Berlingen has a population of about 812 people. As of 2008, about 21% of the people living here were from other countries. Most people in Berlingen speak German, which is about 94.5% of the population. Some also speak Italian or Albanian.
The population is almost evenly split between males and females. In 2008, there were slightly more Swiss women than Swiss men. The number of people in Berlingen has grown a little over the past 10 years.
The age groups in Berlingen show a mix of people. About 7.6% are young children (0-9 years old). Another 7.6% are teenagers (10-19 years old). The largest groups are adults aged 40-49 and 50-59. There are also many older people, with about 16% being 60-69 years old.
Most homes in Berlingen are single-family houses. The average household has about two people. Many people live as couples, with or without children.
Economy in Berlingen
Berlingen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, a small number of people worked in farming. More people worked in manufacturing and construction. The largest number of jobs were in the service industry, like shops, hotels, and offices.
Many people who live in Berlingen travel to other towns for work. Also, some people come into Berlingen from other places to work. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Berlingen
Based on a survey from 2000, most people in Berlingen belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. About 54% of the people are Reformed. The next largest group is Roman Catholic, making up about 26% of the population. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. About 10% of the people do not belong to any church.
Transportation in Berlingen
Berlingen is located on the Lake Line, which is a railway line. This line connects Schaffhausen and Rorschach. The town has its own train station, called Berlingen railway station, which is part of the St. Gallen S-Bahn network. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from Berlingen by train.
Education in Berlingen
Most people in Switzerland are well-educated. In Berlingen, about 77% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.
Berlingen has its own local school district for kindergarten and primary school. There are about 34 students in these schools. The average class size for kindergarten is 10 students. A small number of students in the primary school are not Swiss citizens or do not speak German as their first language.
Sights to See
The entire village of Berlingen is considered a special historical site. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means the town has important buildings and areas that are protected because of their history and beauty.
Images for kids
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A panoramic view of Berlingen.
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The flag of Berlingen.
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The coat of arms of Berlingen.
See also
In Spanish: Berlingen para niños
