Marbach, St. Gallen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marbach
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 Marbach
Location in Switzerland
Marbach
Location in Canton of St. Gallen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | St. Gallen | |
| District | Rheintal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.38 km2 (1.69 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 427 m (1,401 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,139 | |
| • Density | 488.4/km2 (1,264.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
9437
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| Surrounded by | Altstätten, Oberegg (AI), Oberriet, Rebstein, Reute (AR) | |
Marbach is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Rheintal area of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It's a charming place nestled between other towns like Rebstein and Altstätten.
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History of Marbach
Marbach has a long history! It was first mentioned way back in the year 831. Back then, it was known as Marahbach.
Marbach's Geography
Marbach covers an area of about 4.4 square kilometers (which is about 1.7 square miles). A big part of this land, about 75.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 6.3% of the area. The rest of the land, about 16.7%, has buildings and roads. Only a small part, about 1.1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Marbach's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Marbach's coat of arms has a blue background. It shows a wavy silver stripe going across it. In the top left corner, there's a golden letter "M". This "M" likely stands for Marbach!
People and Population in Marbach
Marbach is home to about 2,000 people. Many different people live here! About 14.9% of the people living in Marbach are from other countries. Most people in Marbach speak German, which is spoken by about 91.8% of the population. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Italian.
The town has a good mix of ages. About 15.9% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 16.9% of the population. There are also many adults and seniors living in Marbach.
Most people in Marbach live in families. About 65.6% of people live in homes with a couple and their children. About 16.8% are couples without children, and 8.8% live alone.
Marbach's Economy
Marbach has a healthy economy. Many people work in different jobs here.
- The primary economic sector involves jobs like farming. About 73 people work in this area in Marbach.
- The secondary sector includes jobs in manufacturing and building things. About 165 people work in this sector.
- The tertiary sector is about services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 319 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Marbach also travel to other towns for work. And people from other towns come to Marbach to work too!
Religion in Marbach
When it comes to religion, many people in Marbach are Roman Catholic, making up about 46.8% of the population. About 30.9% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths, Islam, or no religion at all.
Places to See in Marbach
Marbach is part of a special area called the Schlosslandschaft Ober/Unterrheintal. This area is known for its many castles! It's recognized as an important part of Swiss heritage.
Notable People from Marbach
- Jennifer Hohl (born in 1986 in Marbach) is a famous person from Marbach. She used to be a professional road cyclist and even represented Switzerland in the 2008 Summer Olympics!
See also
In Spanish: Marbach (San Galo) para niños
