Rehetobel facts for kids
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Rehetobel
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 Rehetobel
Location in Switzerland
Rehetobel
Location in Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.72 km2 (2.59 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 958 m (3,143 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,726 | |
| • Density | 256.85/km2 (665.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
9038
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| Surrounded by | Eggersriet (SG), Grub, Heiden, Speicher, Trogen, Wald | |
Rehetobel is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. This charming place is known for its beautiful views and sunny weather.
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Geography of Rehetobel
Rehetobel covers an area of about 6.7 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 53.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 35.2% of the area. The remaining 10.9% is where buildings and roads are located.
The municipality includes the main village of Rehetobel. It also has several smaller settlements called hamlets and many scattered farm houses.
Rehetobel is situated south of a mountain called Gupf. The village is famous for getting some of the longest hours of sunshine in Switzerland. The lowest point in Rehetobel is Achmüli, which is 610 meters (2,001 feet) high. The highest point is Kaienspitz, reaching 1,121 meters (3,678 feet) above sea level.
History of Rehetobel
People started settling in the Rehetobel area during the 12th and 13th centuries. The name Rehentobel was first written down in 1463.
In 1669, a church was built in Rehetobel. This was an important step, as it meant the village became independent from Trogen. The church was later rebuilt in 1737.
A big fire destroyed much of the village on April 9, 1796. About 20 buildings were lost, but the church was saved. In 1854, a house for people in need was opened. Today, this building is used as a nursery for children.
Sadly, the church was destroyed again by fire on June 28, 1890. However, a new church was quickly built and finished by 1892.
People of Rehetobel
As of 2008, Rehetobel had a population of 1,680 people. About 7.9% of these residents were foreign nationals, meaning they came from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has grown by about 2.1%.
Most people in Rehetobel speak German, which is 97.1% of the population. Spanish is the second most common language, spoken by 0.6% of residents. Portuguese is third, spoken by 0.4%.
In 2000, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 47.6% were male and 52.4% were female.
Here's a look at the age groups in Rehetobel in 2000:
- 8.1% of the population were young children, aged 0-6 years old.
- 11.5% were children aged 6-15.
- 4.8% were teenagers aged 16-19.
- 3.7% were young adults aged 20-24.
- 29.2% were adults aged 25-44.
- 23.2% were adults aged 45-64.
- 12.6% were seniors aged 65-79.
- 6.9% were over 80 years old.
In 2007, during the federal election, the FDP received most of the votes, about 74.6%.
Many adults in Rehetobel have a good education. About 73.8% of people aged 25-64 have finished either high school or gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
Economy of Rehetobel
Rehetobel has about 700 jobs. These jobs are spread across different types of work:
- 40% are in trade and industry.
- 9% are in agriculture, which mainly involves dairy farming and raising cattle.
- 51% are in the service sector. This includes jobs like healthcare, education, and tourism.
Rehetobel has a low unemployment rate of 1.11%. In 2005, there were 61 people working in the primary economic sector, which means jobs like farming. There were 30 businesses in this sector.
The secondary sector includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. In 2005, 144 people worked in this sector, with 29 businesses.
The tertiary sector covers services. This sector employed 320 people in 2005, with 58 businesses.
See also
In Spanish: Rehetobel para niños
