Bottighofen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bottighofen
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Bottighofen marina
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 Bottighofen
Location in Switzerland
Bottighofen
Location in Canton of Thurgau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Thurgau | |
| District | Kreuzlingen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.41 km2 (0.93 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 409 m (1,342 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,397 | |
| • Density | 994.6/km2 (2,576/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8598
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| Localities | Chli Rigi, Rüti | |
| Surrounded by | Konstanz (DE), Kreuzlingen, Lengwil, Meersburg (DE), Münsterlingen | |
Bottighofen is a charming municipality, which is like a small town, located in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It sits in the Kreuzlingen district, right by the beautiful Lake Constance. Bottighofen is known for its lovely marina and is a popular place for people to live.
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Discover Bottighofen's Past
Bottighofen has a long and interesting history. Long ago, there was a small settlement by the lake. The modern village was first mentioned way back in the year 830. It was called Pottinchovum then.
For many centuries, a monastery called Münsterlingen was the main landowner in the village. This lasted from the Middle Ages until the 1800s. Bottighofen was also part of an area called the bailiwick of Eggen until 1798.
Religious Changes in Bottighofen
Bottighofen was originally part of the Münsterlingen church area. After the monastery restarted in the mid-1500s, things changed. Many people in Bottighofen became Protestant. By 1594, these Protestant residents joined the church in Scherzingen.
How Bottighofen Grew Over Time
In the 1800s, people in Bottighofen mostly worked in farming, milling, and growing grapes for wine. Some also traded timber. In the 1900s, more small businesses started up in the village.
By 1990, many people worked in factories (35%) or in service jobs (57%). Bottighofen's population grew a lot after 1960. Because of this growth, it became its own independent municipality in 1994.
Exploring Bottighofen's Geography
Bottighofen covers an area of about 2.39 square kilometers (about 0.92 square miles). It's a mix of different landscapes.
Land Use in Bottighofen
About 39.7% of the land is used for farming. Forests cover about 34.7% of the area, providing green spaces. The rest, about 25.5%, is built-up with buildings and roads. A tiny part (0.4%) is made up of rivers and lakes.
Most of the built-up area includes industrial buildings, homes, and roads. Parks and sports fields also make up a nice portion of the village. The forested land is mostly dense forests, with some orchards too.
Bottighofen's Location by Lake Constance
Bottighofen is perfectly located in the Kreuzlingen district. It sits between the towns of Kreuzlingen and Münsterlingen. Best of all, it's right on the shores of Lake Constance. It's also very close to Konstanz in Germany, just across the border.
Understanding Bottighofen's People
Bottighofen has a population of about 2,007 people. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown quite a bit.
Languages Spoken in Bottighofen
Most people in Bottighofen speak German. About 92.8% of the population uses German as their main language. Other languages spoken include Italian and Albanian.
Population Growth in Bottighofen
In 2008, the population of Swiss citizens in Bottighofen increased slightly. The number of non-Swiss residents also grew. This shows that Bottighofen is a growing community.
Age Groups in Bottighofen
The population of Bottighofen includes people of all ages. About 9.5% are young children (0-9 years old), and 7.9% are teenagers (10-19 years old). The largest groups are adults between 30 and 59 years old. There are also many seniors, with about 14.7% of the population aged 60-69.
Bottighofen's Economy and Work Life
In Bottighofen, people work in different types of jobs. The unemployment rate is quite low, which is good news for the community.
What People Do for Work
In 2005, a small number of people worked in farming. More people worked in factories and manufacturing. The largest number of jobs are in the service sector. This includes things like shops, restaurants, and other services.
Many people who live in Bottighofen travel to other towns for work. However, some people also come into Bottighofen for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Bottighofen
Bottighofen has a mix of different religions. Many residents belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A significant number are also Roman Catholic. There are also smaller groups of people who belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. Some residents do not belong to any church.
Getting Around Bottighofen: Transport
Bottighofen is easy to reach by train. It is located on the Lake Line, which connects Schaffhausen and Rorschach. The village has its own train station, the Bottighofen railway station, which is part of the St. Gallen S-Bahn network.
Learning in Bottighofen: Education
Switzerland is known for its good education system, and Bottighofen is no exception. Most adults in Bottighofen have completed a good level of education, including high school or even university.
Bottighofen's Primary School
Bottighofen has its own primary school district. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 137 students attending. This included children in kindergarten and those in the lower and upper primary levels. The average class size in primary school was about 18 or 19 students.
See also
In Spanish: Bottighofen para niños
