Rebstein facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rebstein
Coat of arms
Rebstein Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Rebstein Location in Canton of St. Gallen Show map of Canton of St. Gallen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	St. Gallen
District	Rheintal
Area
• Total	4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi)
Elevation	411 m (1,348 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	4,640
• Density	1,056.9/km2 (2,737/sq mi)
Postal code	9445
Surrounded by	Balgach, Marbach, Oberriet, Reute (AR)

Rebstein is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Rheintal area of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It's a lovely place with a mix of farms, forests, and homes.

Rebstein's Past

Rebstein was first mentioned in old documents way back in 1270. At that time, it was known as Rebistain.

Exploring Rebstein's Geography

An aerial view of Rebstein and nearby towns from 1927.

Rebstein covers an area of about 4.3 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). A big part of this land, about 60%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost 8% of the area. The rest of the land, about 30%, has buildings and roads. A small part (1.2%) is made up of rivers or lakes.

The town is in the Rheintal region. It stretches from a special flood control canal, called the Rheintaler Binnenkanal, all the way to the Appenzell foothills.

Understanding Rebstein's Coat of Arms

The design on Rebstein's coat of arms shows a green vine growing out of a stone. This is a special kind of design called "canting arms." It's like a visual pun! The German word for vine is Rebe, and the word for stone is stein. Put them together, and you get Rebstein!

Who Lives in Rebstein?

Rebstein has a population of about 4,000 people. Many people here speak German, which is the main language. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Italian.

About 28% of the people living in Rebstein are from other countries. This makes Rebstein a diverse and interesting place to live!

Age Groups in Rebstein

In Rebstein, you'll find people of all ages.

• About 13% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• Around 14.5% are teenagers between 10 and 19.
• Many adults are in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s.
• About 18% of the population are seniors, aged 60 and older.

Education in Rebstein

Many adults in Rebstein (between 25 and 64 years old) have finished high school or gone on to higher education like university. This shows that education is important in the community.

Rebstein's Population Over Time

Here's how Rebstein's population has grown over the years:

Rebstein's Economy

Rebstein has a healthy economy with many different types of jobs.

• Some people work in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming.
• The secondary sector includes jobs in manufacturing and construction.
• The tertiary sector is the largest, with jobs in services like shops, offices, and healthcare.

Many people who live in Rebstein also work in the town. However, many residents travel to other towns for work, and people from other towns also come to Rebstein for their jobs.

Religious Life in Rebstein

In Rebstein, you'll find people with different religious beliefs.

• Almost half of the people are Roman Catholic.
• About a quarter belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• There are also people who belong to the Orthodox Church, other Christian churches, and the Islamic faith.
• Some people do not belong to any church or have different beliefs.

Famous People from Rebstein

• Walter Mafli (1915–2017) was a well-known painter who was born in Rebstein.

See also

In Spanish: Rebstein para niños