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Hefenhofen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Hefenhofen Location in Canton of Thurgau Show map of Canton of Thurgau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Thurgau
District	Arbon
Area
• Total	6.08 km2 (2.35 sq mi)
Elevation	451 m (1,480 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,277
• Density	210.03/km2 (544.0/sq mi)
Postal code	8580
Surrounded by	Amriswil, Dozwil, Kesswil, Romanshorn, Salmsach, Sommeri, Uttwil

Hefenhofen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Arbon area within the canton of Thurgau.

History of Hefenhofen

Hefenhofen was first mentioned way back in the year 817. It was known as Hebinhova then. For a long time, it was like a special piece of land (called a fief) owned by a powerful church group, the Abbey of Saint Gall.

Until the 1600s, Hefenhofen was part of a larger area called the Bailiwick of Hagenwil. In 1600, a local court was set up in Hefenhofen. This court handled smaller legal matters for Hefenhofen and nearby villages like Auenhofen and Hatswil.

In 1644, the land that included Hefenhofen was divided among different owners. From that time until 1798, many different people owned parts of the village.

After the Protestant Reformation, a big change in Christianity, Hefenhofen became part of the Sommeri church area. Later, in 1870, the different parts of Hefenhofen (the political and geographical areas) officially joined together to form one municipality.

Economy in the Past

In the 1800s, people in Hefenhofen mostly earned money by growing fruit and weaving cloth. As time went on, this changed. By the late 1800s, many people started raising cattle and producing dairy products.

Around 1900, Hefenhofen had several farms. There was also a silk embroidery business, where people made fancy designs on silk. One of the main businesses was the Stutz construction company, started in 1877. There was also a mill in Hatswil.

Geography of Hefenhofen

Hefenhofen seen from the Sonnenberg

Hefenhofen covers an area of about 6 square kilometers (about 2.3 square miles). A large part of this land, about 68.6%, is used for farming. This means lots of fields for crops and areas for fruit trees.

About 20.3% of Hefenhofen is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 12.6%, has buildings and roads.

The town of Hefenhofen is located in the Arbon district. It is just north of another town called Amriswil. Hefenhofen includes the main village and several smaller villages or hamlets. These hamlets include Auenhofen, Hatswil, and Kressibuch.

People of Hefenhofen (Demographics)

Hefenhofen has a population of about 1,195 people. Most people in Hefenhofen speak German. A smaller number of people speak Italian or French.

In 2008, about 9.1% of the people living in Hefenhofen were from other countries. Over the past 10 years (from 1997 to 2007), the number of people living here grew by about 3.6%.

Age Groups

Looking at the different age groups in Hefenhofen:

• About 10.1% of the population are young children (0-9 years old).
• About 17.5% are teenagers (10-19 years old).
• About 10.3% are young adults (20-29 years old).
• About 10.5% are between 30 and 39 years old.
• About 19.5% are between 40 and 49 years old.
• About 15.6% are between 50 and 59 years old.
• About 7.0% are between 60 and 69 years old.
• About 6.0% are between 70 and 79 years old.
• About 2.9% are between 80 and 89 years old.
• About 0.5% are 90 years old or older.

Homes and Families

In 2000, there were 413 homes in Hefenhofen. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home. Most of the buildings were single-family homes. There were also some buildings with two or three families, and a few larger apartment buildings.

Many people lived in homes with a couple and their children. Some people lived alone, and some were single parents with children.

Historical Population

Here's how the population of Hefenhofen has changed over time:

Economy of Hefenhofen

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Hefenhofen was very low, at 1.66%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.

Hefenhofen has different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming. About 98 people work in this area.
• Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 151 people work in this area.
• Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, schools, and offices. About 124 people work in this area.

Many people who live in Hefenhofen travel to other towns for work. Also, many people from other towns come to Hefenhofen for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.

Religion in Hefenhofen

Based on information from 2000, about 34.5% of the people in Hefenhofen are Roman Catholic. About 45.8% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church.

There are also smaller groups of people who belong to other Christian churches, like the Christian Catholic Church of Switzerland or the Orthodox Church. About 1.62% of the population are Islamic. Some people do not belong to any church, or they did not share their religion.

Education in Hefenhofen

In Switzerland, most people are well-educated. In Hefenhofen, about 74.8% of adults (between 25 and 64 years old) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.

See also

In Spanish: Hefenhofen para niños