Eggersriet facts for kids

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Eggersriet Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Eggersriet Location in Canton of St. Gallen Show map of Canton of St. Gallen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	St. Gallen
District	St. Gallen
Area
• Total	8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Elevation	820 m (2,690 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	2,334
• Density	262.2/km2 (679/sq mi)
Postal code	9034
Surrounded by	Grub (AR), Heiden (AR), Lutzenberg (AR), Rehetobel (AR), Rorschacherberg, St. Gallen, Speicher (AR), Untereggen

Eggersriet is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It's part of the St. Gallen area.

History of Eggersriet

Eggersriet was first mentioned in old records way back in 1260. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Egglinsriet.

Geography of Eggersriet

Eggersriet covers an area of about 8.9 square kilometers (which is about 3.4 square miles).

• A big part of this land, about 56.9%, is used for farming.
• Another large part, 33.2%, is covered by forests.
• About 9.3% of the land has buildings or roads on it.
• The rest, a small 0.6%, is made up of things like rivers or lakes.

The town is located on the southern side of a hill called Rorschacherberg. It's also found along the road that connects Heiden and St. Gallen. Eggersriet includes the main village and smaller areas called hamlets, like Dorf, Wisen, Egg, and Grub (SG).

What is the Coat of Arms of Eggersriet?

The coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for the town. For Eggersriet, the design is: a blue shield with two tall, green bulrushes (a type of plant) growing up from three green hills.

People and Population in Eggersriet

Eggersriet has a population of about 2,000 people.

• Around 9% of the people living here are from other countries.
• Most people in Eggersriet speak German, which is about 95.8% of the population.
• A smaller number of people speak Albanian or French.

Age Groups in Eggersriet

Here's a look at the different age groups in Eggersriet:

• Children aged 0-9 make up about 11.2% of the population.
• Teenagers aged 10-19 make up about 16.6% of the population.
• Adults aged 20-59 make up a large part of the population, around 55.3%.
• Senior citizens aged 60 and above make up about 16.8% of the population.

How People Live in Eggersriet

In Eggersriet, many people live in families:

• About 61.6% of people live in families with children.
• About 20.8% are couples without children.
• Around 8.6% of people live alone.
• About 5.7% live in single-parent homes.

Education in Eggersriet

People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Eggersriet, about 81.1% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education like university.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Eggersriet has changed over the years:

Economy and Jobs in Eggersriet

The economy of Eggersriet involves different types of jobs:

• Farming: About 95 people work in farming, which is called the primary sector. There are around 45 farms in the area.
• Manufacturing: About 51 people work in making things, like in factories. This is called the secondary sector. There are 19 businesses in this area.
• Services: The largest group, 210 people, work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like shops, offices, and services. There are 54 businesses in this sector.

Many people who live in Eggersriet also travel to other towns for work.

Religion in Eggersriet

Most people in Eggersriet are Christian.

• About 54.4% of the people are Roman Catholic.
• About 29% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• Smaller numbers of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic.
• Some people do not belong to any church.

Places to See in Eggersriet

The village of Eggersriet is recognized as an important heritage site in Switzerland. This means it has special historical or cultural value.

Weather in Eggersriet

Eggersriet usually has about 150 days of rain or snow each year.

• On average, it gets about 1388 millimeters (54.6 inches) of precipitation every year.
• July is the wettest month, with about 175 millimeters (6.9 inches) of rain or snow.
• June has the most days with rain or snow, averaging 14.8 days.
• February is the driest month, with about 76 millimeters (3 inches) of precipitation.

Images for kids

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  Aerial view of Eggersriet (1949)

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  The Catholic church of Eggersriet

See also

In Spanish: Eggersriet para niños