Langrickenbach facts for kids
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Langrickenbach
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 Langrickenbach
Location in Switzerland
Langrickenbach
Location in Canton of Thurgau
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Thurgau | |
| District | Kreuzlingen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.83 km2 (4.18 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 522 m (1,713 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,337 | |
| • Density | 123.45/km2 (319.74/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8585
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| Surrounded by | Altnau, Birwinken, Erlen, Güttingen, Lengwil, Münsterlingen, Sommeri | |
Langrickenbach is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is part of the Kreuzlingen district.
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History of Langrickenbach
Langrickenbach was first mentioned in old writings in the year 889. Back then, it was called Rihchinbahc. In 1351, the Lords of Helmsdorf took control of Langrickenbach and a nearby area called Greuter.
From 1521 to 1798, Langrickenbach belonged to the cathedral of Konstanz. During this time, any local court decisions made in Langrickenbach had to be approved by the main court in Konstanz.
The village church was first mentioned around the year 900. After the Protestant Reformation in 1529, Catholic people from Langrickenbach started going to church in the nearby town of Altnau.
The current municipality of Langrickenbach was formed in 1998. This happened when several smaller areas joined together. These areas were Herrenhof, Langrickenbach, Schönenbaumgarten, and Zuben.
Geography and Landscape
Langrickenbach covers an area of about 10.85 square kilometers (4.19 square miles). A large part of this land, about 76%, is used for farming. This means it has many fields for growing crops.
About 16.6% of the area is covered by forests. These are mostly dense, thick forests. The rest of the land, about 7.3%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, about 0.3%, includes rivers or lakes.
The town is located where two important roads meet. These roads connect Sulgen to Altnau and Amriswil to Konstanz. Langrickenbach includes the main village and other smaller settlements. These include Belzstadel, Unter-Greut, Dünnershaus, Herrenhof, Illighausen, Schönenbaumgarten, and Zuben.
Population and People
Langrickenbach has a population of about 1,099 people. In 2008, about 9.4% of the people living here were from other countries. Most people in Langrickenbach speak German, which is about 97.3% of the population. A smaller number of people speak Italian or Romansh.
In 2009, about 10.3% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up about 17.1% of the population. Adults aged 40 to 49 were the largest group, making up about 21.6%.
Most homes in Langrickenbach are single-family houses. In 2000, there were 374 households, with an average of 2.7 people living in each home. Many families living here are couples with children.
The population of Langrickenbach has changed over time. Here is a look at how many people have lived there in different years:
| year | population |
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| 1850 | 1,178 |
| 1900 | 1,093 |
| 1950 | 1,014 |
| 1990 | 879 |
| 2000 | 1,042 |
Economy and Jobs
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Langrickenbach was low, at 1.65%. This means very few people were looking for jobs but couldn't find them.
Most jobs in Langrickenbach are in the primary economic sector. This includes farming and other activities that use natural resources. There are about 65 businesses in this sector, employing 193 people.
The secondary sector involves making things, like in factories. There are 15 businesses and 46 jobs in this area. The tertiary sector includes services, like shops or offices. This sector has 27 businesses and 85 jobs.
Many people who live in Langrickenbach travel to other towns for work. About 47.7% of the residents work outside the municipality. Most people, about 50.4%, use a private car to get to work. A smaller number, 4.2%, use public transportation.
Religion in Langrickenbach
According to a census in 2000, about 24.5% of the people in Langrickenbach were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 57.0%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church.
Some people belonged to other Christian churches. A very small number were Islamic. About 7.88% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education System
Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Langrickenbach, about 75.1% of adults aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Langrickenbach has its own primary school district. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 122 students in total. This included 20 children in kindergarten.
The primary school has two levels: lower primary and upper primary. There were 46 children in lower primary and 56 in upper primary. The average class size in primary school was about 20 students.
See also
In Spanish: Langrickenbach para niños
