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Kaltbrunn Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Kaltbrunn Location in Canton of St. Gallen Show map of Canton of St. Gallen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	St. Gallen
District	See-Gaster
Area
• Total	18.64 km2 (7.20 sq mi)
Elevation	440 m (1,440 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	4,976
• Density	266.95/km2 (691.40/sq mi)
Postal code	8722
Surrounded by	Benken, Ebnat-Kappel, Ernetschwil, Gommiswald, Rieden, Schänis, Uznach

Kaltbrunn is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of St. Gallen, within the See-Gaster area. Kaltbrunn is a part of the municipalities of Switzerland.

A Look at Kaltbrunn's Past

Kaltbrunn has a long history. It was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 940. At that time, it was known by the name Chaldebrunna.

Where is Kaltbrunn Located?

An aerial view of Kaltbrunn in 1953

Kaltbrunn covers an area of about 18.6 square kilometers (about 7.2 square miles). A large part of this land, about 55.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 33.5% of the area. About 7.8% of the land is built up with buildings and roads. The remaining small part, 3.1%, includes rivers or lakes.

The town is in the Linth valley. It includes the main village of Kaltbrunn. There are also smaller villages, called hamlets, in the valley like Fischhausen, Wilen, and Steinenbrücke. On the nearby hills, where fewer people live, you can find the hamlets of Gublen, Chirnen, and Altwies.

Kaltbrunn's Coat of Arms

The blazon (description) of Kaltbrunn's coat of arms shows a special image. It features Saint George, a famous knight, wearing blue armor and a helmet. He holds a shield with a red cross on it. Saint George is riding a white horse and is shown defeating a black dragon with his lance. The background of the shield is red.

Who Lives in Kaltbrunn?

Kaltbrunn has a population of about 4,900 people. Around 18.8% of the people living here are from other countries. Many different languages are spoken in Kaltbrunn. Most people, about 86.8%, speak German. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian (4.0%) and Albanian (3.0%).

Age Groups in Kaltbrunn

The population of Kaltbrunn includes people of all ages.

• About 14.7% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 16.8% of the population.
• Young adults, aged 20 to 29, are about 12.0%.
• Adults aged 30 to 39 are about 16.8%.
• People aged 40 to 49 are about 14.3%.
• Those aged 50 to 59 are about 10.6%.
• Senior citizens, aged 60 and above, make up about 14.7% of the population.

How Kaltbrunn's Population Has Grown

The number of people living in Kaltbrunn has changed over time. Here's a quick look:

Education in Kaltbrunn

People in Switzerland generally have good education. In Kaltbrunn, many adults (aged 25–64) have finished upper secondary education or even higher education, like university.

Kaltbrunn's Economy

Kaltbrunn has a healthy economy. In 2005, there were 185 people working in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming. The secondary sector, which involves manufacturing and industry, employed 496 people. The largest number of people, 564, worked in the tertiary sector. This sector includes services like shops, offices, and healthcare.

Many residents of Kaltbrunn also travel to other towns for work. At the same time, people from other places come to Kaltbrunn to work.

Religious Life in Kaltbrunn

In Kaltbrunn, many different religions are practiced.

• Most people, about 67.7%, are Roman Catholic.
• About 10.2% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• Other Christian churches, including the Orthodox Church, are also present.
• About 5.71% of the population are Islamic.
• A small number of people belong to other faiths or have no religious affiliation.

Notable People from Kaltbrunn

Born in Kaltbrunn

• Maria Josefa Karolina Brader (1860–1943): She was a Roman Catholic nun who started a religious group called the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate. She was later honored by Pope John Paul II.

See also

In Spanish: Kaltbrunn para niños