Kesswil facts for kids

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Kesswil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Kesswil Location in Canton of Thurgau Show map of Canton of Thurgau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Thurgau
District	Arbon
Area
• Total	4.47 km2 (1.73 sq mi)
Elevation	412 m (1,352 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	998
• Density	223.3/km2 (578.3/sq mi)
Postal code	8593
Surrounded by	Dozwil, Güttingen, Hagnau am Bodensee (DE-BY), Hefenhofen, Immenstaad am Bodensee (DE-BY), Sommeri, Uttwil

Kesswil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Arbon area of the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It sits right by Lake Constance.

This village is famous for being the birthplace of Carl Jung, a very important thinker. He helped create a type of psychology called analytical psychology. Carl Jung was born here on July 26, 1875.

Kesswil's History: A Look Back

Kesswil was first mentioned in old writings in the year 817. Back then, it was called Chezzinwillare.

Early Times and Monasteries

In the 800s, a powerful church group called the Abbey of St. Gall owned land in Kesswil. Later, in the 1200s, another abbey called Münsterlingen Abbey gained control over the town. Kesswil remained under the rule of the Abbot of St. Gall until 1798.

In 1429, the Münsterlingen monastery allowed a small church, called a chapel, to be built. Later, in 1529, the local church area, known as a parish, changed to the Protestant Reformation faith. This parish also included the nearby villages of Dozwil and, after 1588, Uttwil.

Growing Economy and Changes

In the 1800s, most people in Kesswil worked in farming, growing grapes for wine (viticulture), and fishing. There were also some small businesses and weaving. Over time, farmers started focusing more on raising cattle and dairy cows, which led to more fruit orchards.

When the Seetalbahn railway opened in 1870, it didn't bring much new industry to Kesswil. By 1900, some small embroidery businesses started up. In the early 2000s, a walnut factory called Matzingen AG became a major employer. Many other jobs in Kesswil are still in farming, especially growing fruits and berries, and at plant nurseries.

Exploring Kesswil's Geography

Kesswil covers an area of about 4.47 square kilometers (1.73 square miles). A large part of this land, about 55.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 29.5% of the area.

The remaining land, about 13.6%, is where buildings and roads are located. Kesswil is situated in the Arbon district, right between the towns of Romanshorn and Kreuzlingen, and it's located on the beautiful shores of Lake Constance.

People and Population in Kesswil

Kesswil has a population of around 951 people. About 16.9% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 10.9%.

Most people in Kesswil speak German, which is about 93.5% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, followed by Portuguese.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Kesswil has changed throughout history. Here's a quick look:

Kesswil's Economy and Jobs

In Kesswil, people work in different types of jobs. In 2005, about 124 people worked in the primary sector, which includes farming and fishing. There were 18 businesses in this area.

Another 154 people worked in the secondary sector, which involves making things in factories. There were 12 businesses in this sector. Finally, 105 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops and offices. There were 25 businesses in this sector.

Many people who live in Kesswil travel to other towns for work. Also, many people from other towns come to Kesswil to work. About 13% of workers use public transportation, while 46.3% use a private car to get to their jobs.

Religion in Kesswil

According to a census in 2000, about 28.7% of the people in Kesswil were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 50.6%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

There were also people who belonged to other Christian churches, and about 2.24% of the population were Muslim. About 10.24% of the people did not belong to any church or had no specific religion.

Transportation in Kesswil

Kesswil is located on the Lake Line railway, which connects Schaffhausen and Rorschach. The town has its own train station, Kesswil railway station, which is part of the St. Gallen S-Bahn network. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from Kesswil by train.

Education in Kesswil

In Kesswil, a large number of adults, about 77.9% of those aged 25 to 64, have completed higher education. This means they have either finished advanced schooling or gone to a university.

Kesswil is part of a larger school district that includes Dozwil and Uttwil for secondary school. Kesswil also has its own primary school district.

Primary and Secondary Schools

In the primary school district, there are about 86 students. This includes children in kindergarten and those in lower and upper primary levels. The primary school usually starts when children are about 5 or 6 years old and lasts for six years.

For secondary school, which usually starts around age 12 and lasts for three years, there were 111 students in the 2008/2009 school year. Students at this level are often grouped based on how well they perform in their studies.

Images for kids

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  Aerial view of Kesswil in 1957.

See also

In Spanish: Kesswil para niños