Ernetschwil facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ernetschwil
Former municipality of Switzerland
Coat of arms
Ernetschwil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Ernetschwil Location in Canton of St. Gallen Show map of Canton of St. Gallen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	St. Gallen
District	See-Gaster
Area
• Total	10.26 km2 (3.96 sq mi)
Elevation	575 m (1,886 ft)
Population  (Dec 2011)
• Total	1,434
• Density	139.77/km2 (361.99/sq mi)
Postal code	8725
Surrounded by	Gommiswald, Kaltbrunn, Sankt Gallenkappel, Uznach, Wattwil

Ernetschwil was once a small town, or "municipality," in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of St. Gallen, which is like a state or region in Switzerland. On January 1, 2013, Ernetschwil joined with two other towns, Rieden and Gommiswald, to become part of the larger municipality of Gommiswald.

A Glimpse into Ernetschwil's Past

Ernetschwil is quite old! It was first mentioned in historical records way back in the year 885. Back then, it was called Eidwarteswilare.

Where is Ernetschwil?

Ernetschwil covered an area of about 10.3 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). A big part of this land, about 67%, was used for farming. Another 20% was covered by forests. The rest of the land had buildings and roads, or was made up of rivers and lakes.

The former town was located in a region called See-Gaster. It sat on the southern side of the Ricken Pass, which is a mountain pass. For a long time, during the Middle Ages, Ernetschwil wasn't one big village. Instead, it was made up of many smaller settlements spread out across the area. These included tiny communities like Ernetschwil, Freudwil, Häblingen, Gebertingen, Hof, Ricken, Schümberg, and Schwarzholz.

Ernetschwil's Coat of Arms

A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Ernetschwil's coat of arms has a blue background. On it, you can see three silver stars arranged with one star at the top and two stars below it.

Who Lives in Ernetschwil?

In 2011, Ernetschwil had a population of 1,434 people. A small number of these residents, about 6.2%, were from other countries. Most people in Ernetschwil speak German, which is the main language in this part of Switzerland. A few people also speak Italian or French.

Age Groups in Ernetschwil

Looking at the population in 2000, Ernetschwil had a good mix of ages:

• About 17% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• Around 14% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
• Adults aged 20 to 59 made up about 54% of the population.
• Senior citizens, aged 60 and above, made up about 14% of the population.

Education in Ernetschwil

People in Switzerland generally have a good education, and Ernetschwil is no different. About 70% of adults aged 25 to 64 had completed either high school or gone on to higher education, like university.

Population Over Time

Here's how the population of Ernetschwil has changed over many years:

Ernetschwil's Economy

In 2007, Ernetschwil had a very low unemployment rate, meaning most people who wanted to work had jobs.

The town's economy was divided into three main parts:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2005, about 137 people worked in this area.
• Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and making things. About 62 people worked in this sector.
• Tertiary Sector: This covers services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. Around 132 people worked in this sector.

Many people who lived in Ernetschwil also worked in other nearby towns. In 2000, about 489 residents worked outside Ernetschwil, while 81 people traveled into Ernetschwil for their jobs.

Religious Beliefs

According to a census in 2000, most people in Ernetschwil, about 73.9%, were Roman Catholic. Another 15.1% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches, or to other religions like Islam. Some people also stated they had no religious affiliation.

See also

In Spanish: Ernetschwil para niños