Eichberg, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Eichberg
Location in Switzerland
Eichberg
Location in Canton of St. Gallen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | St. Gallen | |
| District | Rheintal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.44 km2 (2.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,554 | |
| • Density | 285.7/km2 (739.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
9453
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| Surrounded by | Altstätten, Gais (AR), Oberriet, Rüte (AI) | |
Eichberg is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of St. Gallen. This town is part of the Rheintal area. It's a peaceful place with beautiful nature.
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A Look at Eichberg's Past
Eichberg has a long history. It was first mentioned way back in the year 891. Back then, it was known by a different name, Hermentines, which was a Romansh name. Later, in 1282, people started calling it Aichilberch. By 1290, its name changed slightly again to Aitberge.
Where is Eichberg?
Eichberg covers an area of about 5.5 square kilometers (about 2.1 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. Another large part, about 42%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land has buildings and roads. A very small part is made up of rivers or lakes.
The town is located in the Rheintal area. It's spread out on the southeastern side of a place called Hirschberg. Eichberg is not just one big village. It includes the main village, Eichberg-dorf. It also has smaller communities called hamlets. These hamlets are Au, Hölzlisberg, and a part of Hinterforsts. Hinterforsts is actually shared with another town called Altstätten.
Eichberg's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Eichberg's coat of arms shows a green oak branch. It has three leaves and two acorns on a silver background. This design is a clever visual pun! The German word for oak is Eichen. This word sounds like part of the town's name, Eichberg. So, the oak branch on the coat of arms is a visual hint about the town's name.
Who Lives in Eichberg?
Eichberg has a population of about 1,400 people. A small part of the people living here, about 13%, are from other countries. Most people in Eichberg speak German. About 95% of the population uses German as their main language. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Serbo-Croatian.
Age Groups in Eichberg
The people in Eichberg come in all ages.
- About 17% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- About 14% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Around 19% of the people are young adults aged 30 to 39.
- About 15% are between 40 and 49 years old.
- About 11% are between 50 and 59 years old.
- Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 13% of the population.
Education in Eichberg
People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Eichberg, many adults have completed more than just basic schooling. About 69% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a special college.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Eichberg has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown or shrunk:
| year | population |
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| 1850 | 847 |
| 1900 | 873 |
| 1950 | 766 |
| 1980 | 719 |
| 2000 | 1,266 |
How People Work in Eichberg
Eichberg has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2007, the unemployment rate was about 1.8%.
People in Eichberg work in different types of jobs:
- Farming (Primary Sector): About 64 people work in farming. This includes jobs like growing crops or raising animals. There are about 29 businesses in this area.
- Making Things (Secondary Sector): About 59 people work in making things. This could be in factories or workshops. There are 17 businesses in this sector.
- Services (Tertiary Sector): About 115 people work in service jobs. These jobs include things like working in shops, offices, or providing services to others. There are 30 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Eichberg also travel to other towns for work. And some people from other towns come to Eichberg to work.
Religion in Eichberg
In Eichberg, people follow different religions.
- About 43% of the people are Roman Catholic.
- About 39% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A smaller number of people belong to other Christian churches.
- About 3.6% of the population is Islamic.
- Some people do not belong to any church or have different beliefs.
See also
In Spanish: Eichberg para niños
