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The old school house in Fahrhof
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Neunforn Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Neunforn Location in Canton of Thurgau Show map of Canton of Thurgau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Thurgau
District	Frauenfeld
Area
• Total	11.36 km2 (4.39 sq mi)
Elevation	460 m (1,510 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,086
• Density	95.60/km2 (247.60/sq mi)
Postal code	8525
Localities	Niederneunforn, Oberneunforn, Wilen bei Neunforn
Surrounded by	Altikon (ZH), Hüttwilen, Oberstammheim (ZH), Ossingen (ZH), Thalheim an der Thur (ZH), Uesslingen-Buch, Waltalingen (ZH)

Neunforn is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Frauenfeld district, which is part of the canton of Thurgau.

History of Neunforn

Neunforn was first mentioned in old writings in the year 962. Back then, it was called Niuvora. A year later, in 963, a court was already active in the village.

In 1250, a noble called the Freiherr of Teufen sold his land in Neunforn. He sold it to a place called Töss Monastery. Later, in 1500, the local courts in Niederneunforn joined together. By 1554, a family named Stokar from Schaffhausen bought both courts.

From 1694 until 1798, the city of Zurich owned these courts. The local church area, called a parish, included the villages of Oberneunforn, Niederneunforn, Wilen, and Burghof. In 1265, this parish was given to Töss Monastery. It officially became part of the monastery in 1291.

A big religious change, known as the Protestant Reformation, came to Neunforn in 1525. During this time, Zurich closed Töss Monastery. Zurich then took over the rights to the parish in Neunforn. Zurich kept the power to choose the preacher for the parish until 1843.

Geography of Neunforn

Wilenersee in Wilen bei Neunforn

Neunforn covers an area of about 11.36 square kilometers (4.39 square miles). A large part of this land, about 65.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 24.5% of the area.

Buildings and roads make up about 7.2% of the land. Rivers and lakes cover about 1.7%. A small part, about 1.1%, is unproductive land.

Most of the built-up area is for industrial buildings, housing, and roads. Parks and sports fields also take up some space. The forests are mostly dense, with some smaller groups of trees. Farmers use most of their land for growing crops. Some land is used for orchards or vineyards.

The municipality is located in the Frauenfeld district. It sits in the lower Thur Valley. Neunforn includes three main villages: Oberneunforn, Niederneunforn, and Wilen bei Neunforn.

People of Neunforn (Demographics)

Niederneunforn Village, Neunforn

Half-timbered building in Neunforn

Neunforn has a population of about 933 people. A small part of the population, about 6.4%, are people from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has changed slightly.

Most people in Neunforn speak German, about 96.5%. French is the second most common language, spoken by 1.0% of the people. Serbo-Croatian is third, spoken by 0.6%.

The population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.8% are male and 50.2% are female.

In Neunforn, the age groups are spread out. About 7.8% of the people are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 12.3% of the population. Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a larger portion. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 24.3% of the population.

Important Buildings and Sites

The Reformed Church in Neunforn is very important. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a very important historical and cultural place in Switzerland.

The villages of Niederneunforn, Oberneunforn, Wilen bei Neunforn, and the small village (or hamlet) of Fahrhof are also special. They are all listed in the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means they have important historical value.

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  Interior of the church in Oberneunforn

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  Obernunforn church undergoing repairs

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  Bell tower of the church

Economy of Neunforn

In Neunforn, most people have jobs. The unemployment rate is very low, around 0.49%. This means almost everyone who wants to work can find a job.

People in Neunforn work in different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: About 117 people work in farming, forestry, or fishing. There are about 42 businesses in this area.
• Secondary sector: About 115 people work in manufacturing or construction. There are 12 businesses in this area.
• Tertiary sector: About 79 people work in services, like shops, offices, or tourism. There are 25 businesses in this area.

Many people who live in Neunforn travel outside the town for work. About 48.2% of the residents work in other places. However, some people also come into Neunforn for work. About 54% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs. About 9.3% use public transportation.

Religion in Neunforn

According to a census from 2000, most people in Neunforn belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, about 73.8%. Another group, about 11.7%, are Roman Catholic.

A smaller number of people belong to other Christian churches, including the Orthodox Church. Some people also follow Islam or Judaism. About 10.58% of the population do not belong to any church.

Education in Neunforn

Education is important in Neunforn. About 84.2% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a special college.

Neunforn has its own primary school district. In the 2008/2009 school year, there were 71 students in total.

• There were 11 children in kindergarten.
• There were 28 children in the lower primary grades.
• There were 32 children in the upper primary grades.

The average class size in the primary school was about 20 students.

See also

In Spanish: Neunforn para niños