Münchwilen (district) facts for kids
Münchwilen is one of the eight main areas, called districts, in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. Think of it like a county or a region within a state. The main town and capital city of this district is also called Münchwilen. It's a place where many different communities come together.
Towns and Villages in Münchwilen
The Münchwilen district is made up of several smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government and community. Here's a look at some of them, along with their populations and sizes from 2005.
| Municipality | Population (31 December 2005) |
Area, km² |
| Affeltrangen | 2207 | 14.4 |
| Bettwiesen | 1058 | 3.8 |
| Bichelsee-Balterswil | 2457 | 12.1 |
| Braunau | 671 | 9.2 |
| Eschlikon | 3537 | 6.2 |
| Fischingen | 2596 | 30.7 |
| Lommis | 1059 | 8.6 |
| Münchwilen | 4607 | 7.8 |
| Rickenbach | 2400 | 1.6 |
| Schönholzerswilen | 744 | 10.9 |
| Sirnach | 6620 | 12.4 |
| Tobel-Tägerschen | 1328 | 7.0 |
| Wängi | 4074 | 16.4 |
| Wilen | 1926 | 2.2 |
| Wuppenau | 1016 | 12.1 |
| Total | 36,300 | 155.4 |
Facts About the District
The Münchwilen district is home to over 36,000 people, based on numbers from 2005. It covers an area of about 155.4 square kilometers (which is about 60 square miles). The largest municipality by population is Sirnach, while Fischingen is the largest by land area.
