Dozwil facts for kids
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Dozwil
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 Dozwil
Location in Switzerland
Dozwil
Location in Canton of Thurgau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Thurgau | |
| District | Arbon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 683 | |
| • Density | 525/km2 (1,360/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8582
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| Surrounded by | Hefenhofen, Kesswil, Uttwil | |
Dozwil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Arbon area of Switzerland. It's part of the Thurgau canton, which is like a state in Switzerland.
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A Look at Dozwil's Past
Dozwil has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1385. Back then, its name was spelled Dotzwile.
Where is Dozwil?
Dozwil is about 1.32 square kilometers (0.51 square miles) big. Most of this land, about 80%, is used for farming. Only a small part, less than 1%, is covered by forests. The rest, about 18%, has buildings and roads.
The town is located in the Arbon district, on the eastern side of a hilly area called Seerücken. Dozwil itself is a haufendorf village. This means it grew without a strict plan, with buildings clustered together around a central area.
Who Lives in Dozwil?
Dozwil has a population of about 552 people (as of September 2007). In 2008, about 12% of the people living here were from other countries. Over ten years (from 1997 to 2007), the number of people living in Dozwil grew by about 6.5%.
Most people in Dozwil speak German, which is about 95.5% of the population. A smaller number of people speak Portuguese (1.0%) or Polish (1.0%).
In 2008, there were slightly more women (51%) than men (49%) living in Dozwil. The population includes Swiss citizens and people from other countries.
The age groups in Dozwil (as of 2009) show a good mix of ages:
- Children (0-9 years old): 10.7%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 16.4%
- Young Adults (20-29 years old): 12.5%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 38.3%
- Seniors (60 years and older): 22%
Most homes in Dozwil are owned by the people who live in them, about 63.4%. In 2000, there were 178 homes, with an average of 2.7 people living in each. Many homes are single-family houses.
Working in Dozwil
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Dozwil was low, at 2.32%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
The town has different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 22 people work in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and making things. About 84 people work in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops or offices. About 63 people work here.
Many people who live in Dozwil travel to other towns for work. About 50.9% of residents work outside Dozwil. Also, 158 people come into Dozwil for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work (47.7%), while a smaller number use public transportation (6.3%).
Beliefs in Dozwil
According to a census in 2000, people in Dozwil follow different religions:
- About 20.3% are Roman Catholic.
- About 32.3% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 33.94% belong to other Christian churches.
- A very small number of people are Islamic.
- About 9.15% of the population do not belong to any church.
Learning in Dozwil
Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Dozwil, about 76.1% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Dozwil has its own primary school district. It also shares a secondary school district with nearby towns, Dozwil-Kesswil-Uttwil.
In the 2008-2009 school year:
- There were 36 students in the primary school. Primary school usually starts around age 5-6 and lasts for 6 years.
- There were 111 students in the secondary school district. Secondary school starts around age 12 and usually lasts 3 years. Students are grouped based on their learning progress.
See also
In Spanish: Dozwil para niños
