Diessenhofen (district) facts for kids

Diessenhofen was once a special area, like a small region, in Switzerland. It was part of the canton called Thurgau. Think of a canton like a state or a large county. The main town, or "capital city," of this area was also named Diessenhofen.

What is a District?

A district is a way to divide up a larger area, like a canton, into smaller parts. These smaller parts help with local government and managing things like schools and roads. Diessenhofen was one of these districts, but it doesn't exist as a district anymore. It's now part of a different way Switzerland organizes its regions.

Towns in the Diessenhofen District

The Diessenhofen district included a few important towns, which are called municipalities. These towns worked together as part of the district.

• Basadingen-Schlattingen
• Diessenhofen (the main town)
• Schlatt bei Diessenhofen

These towns are still important places today, even though the district itself has changed.