Ebnat-Kappel facts for kids

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Ebnat-Kappel Village Church
Coat of arms
Ebnat-Kappel Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Ebnat-Kappel Location in Canton of St. Gallen Show map of Canton of St. Gallen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	St. Gallen
District	Toggenburg
Area
• Total	43.55 km2 (16.81 sq mi)
Elevation	630 m (2,070 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	5,007
• Density	114.971/km2 (297.77/sq mi)
Postal code	9642
Surrounded by	Amden, Gommiswald, Hemberg, Kaltbrunn, Nesslau-Krummenau, Rieden, Schänis, Wattwil

Ebnat-Kappel is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Toggenburg area, which is part of the canton of St. Gallen. It's a place where two older towns, Ebnat and Kappel, joined together to form one bigger community.

History of Ebnat-Kappel

The town of Kappel was first written about in history books way back in 1218. At that time, it was called Capelle. The other part of the town, Ebnat, had a different name until 1762. It was known as Ober-Wattwil before it became Ebnat. The two towns officially merged into Ebnat-Kappel in 1965.

Geography and Landscape

Aerial view of Ebnat-Kappel in 1919

Ebnat-Kappel covers an area of about 43.6 square kilometers (about 16.8 square miles). That's a pretty good size! A large part of this land, almost half (49%), is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms around.

Another big part, about 42.9%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads (5.2%), or it's made up of rivers and lakes (2.9%). The town is located in the beautiful valley of the Thur River. It's made up of the main villages of Ebnat and Kappel, plus smaller groups of houses scattered around.

Coat of Arms

Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the town. The coat of arms for Ebnat-Kappel is quite interesting. It shows a golden background with half of a unicorn that looks like it's jumping. The unicorn has a red tongue. The other part of the shield is blue and shows a white chapel with a red roof. This design tells a bit about the history and names of the two towns that formed Ebnat-Kappel.

People and Population

Ebnat-Kappel is home to over 5,000 people. Many people who live here speak German, which is the main language. However, you'll also hear other languages like Turkish and Italian, showing that people from different countries live here.

The town has a good mix of age groups. There are many children and teenagers, making it a lively place. Most adults have completed a good level of education, with many going on to higher studies.

The number of people living in Ebnat-Kappel has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown or changed:

Things to See

If you visit Ebnat-Kappel, you might want to see the village itself. The town of Ebnat-Kappel and an area called Trempel are recognized as important Swiss heritage sites. This means they have special historical or cultural value.

Economy and Jobs

Ebnat-Kappel has a strong economy with many different types of jobs. Many people work in farming, which is called the primary sector. This includes jobs like growing crops or raising animals.

A lot of people also work in the secondary sector, which means they work in factories or make things. The tertiary sector is also very important. This includes jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, schools, or healthcare. Many people who live in Ebnat-Kappel also travel to other towns for work, and people from other towns come to Ebnat-Kappel to work.

Religion

People in Ebnat-Kappel follow different religions. Many residents are Roman Catholic or belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths or are Islamic. Some people do not belong to any church. This shows the diverse community living in the town.

Weather in Ebnat-Kappel

Ebnat-Kappel experiences all four seasons. On average, it has about 151 days of rain or snow each year. The town gets a lot of precipitation, about 1818 millimeters (71.6 inches) annually.

The wettest month is usually July, with the most rain or snow. The driest month is typically February. It also gets snow, especially in the winter months like January, February, and December.

See also

In Spanish: Ebnat-Kappel para niños