Kemmental facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kemmental
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 Kemmental
Location in Switzerland
Kemmental
Location in Canton of Thurgau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Thurgau | |
| District | Kreuzlingen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.04 km2 (9.67 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,603 | |
| • Density | 103.95/km2 (269.24/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8565, 8566, 8573
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| Localities | Alterswilen, Altishausen, Bommen, Dotnacht, Ellighausen, Engelswilen, Hugelshofen, Lipperwilen, Lippoldswilen, Neuwilen, Schwaderloh, Siegershausen | |
| Surrounded by | Berg, Kreuzlingen, Lengwil, Märstetten, Tägerwilen, Wäldi, Weinfelden, Wigoltingen | |
Kemmental is a municipality, which is like a local government area, located in the Kreuzlingen district in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland.
This municipality was created on January 1, 1996. It was formed by joining several smaller, independent municipalities. These included Alterswilen, Hugelshofen, Altishausen, Dotnacht, Ellighausen, Lippoldswilen, Neuwilen, and Siegershausen.
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History of Kemmental
The different parts that make up Kemmental today have a long history. Each of them used to be its own independent municipality. For example, Alterswilen was first mentioned way back in 1248. The small village of Bommen was first written about in 1348.
Altishausen's history goes back to 1159. Ellighausen was first mentioned in 1331. Other villages like Bächi (1259) and Geboltschhusen (1385) are also very old. Lippoldswilen was first mentioned in 1303, and Neuwilen in 1159. Siegershausen dates back to 1227, and Hugelshofen to 1176. Dotnacht is one of the oldest, first mentioned in 824. A village within Dotnacht, Altshof, was even mentioned in 775!
Geography and Landscape
Kemmental covers an area of about 25 square kilometers (about 9.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 68%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 23% of the area.
About 8% of the land is developed with buildings and roads. A small amount, less than 1%, is covered by rivers or lakes. The beautiful Bommer Weiher lake is located within the municipality.
Kemmental is one of the largest municipalities in the Kreuzlingen district.
Population and People
Kemmental has a population of about 2,203 people (as of December 2007). Most people in Kemmental speak German, which is about 97% of the population.
In 2009, the population included:
- Children (0-9 years old): 9.4%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 15.7%
- Adults (20-59 years old): 51.3%
- Seniors (60 years and older): 16.2%
Most households in Kemmental are families. About 58% of people live in homes with a couple and children. About 19% are couples without children.
Local Attractions
The small village of Bommen is a special place. It is recognized as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has important historical and cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
Kemmental has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.
The economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary sector: This includes farming and forestry. About 278 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 191 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This covers services like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 266 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Kemmental travel to other towns for work. However, some people also come into Kemmental to work.
Religion in Kemmental
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Kemmental belong to one of two main Christian groups:
- About 62% are part of the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 24% are Roman Catholic.
A smaller number of people belong to other Christian churches or other religions like Islam. Some people also choose not to belong to any church.
Transportation
Kemmental is connected by the Wil–Kreuzlingen railway line. This line runs between the towns of Weinfelden and Kreuzlingen. You can catch a train at the Siegershausen railway station, which is part of the St. Gallen S-Bahn system.
Education System
Many adults in Kemmental have completed higher education. This means they have gone beyond basic schooling to university or a specialized college.
Kemmental has its own school district, which includes primary and secondary schools. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 257 students in total.
- Kindergarten: There were 48 children in kindergarten.
- Primary School: This level starts around age 5-6 and lasts for six years. There were 95 children in lower primary and 114 in upper primary.
- Secondary School: This level usually starts around age 12 and lasts for three years. Students are grouped based on their learning progress.
See also
In Spanish: Kemmental para niños
