Rorschacherberg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rorschacherberg
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Rorschacherberg Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Rorschacherberg Location in Canton of St. Gallen Show map of Canton of St. Gallen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	St. Gallen
District	Rorschach
Area
• Total	7.09 km2 (2.74 sq mi)
Elevation	570 m (1,870 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	7,465
• Density	1,052.9/km2 (2,727.0/sq mi)
Postal code	9404
Surrounded by	Eggersriet, Goldach, Horn (TG), Lutzenberg (AR), Rorschach, Thal, Untereggen

Rorschacherberg is a lovely town, also known as a municipality, located in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It's part of the Rorschach area.

A Look Back in Time: History of Rorschacherberg

The history of Rorschacherberg goes back a long way! Some of the small villages, called hamlets, that make up Rorschacherberg today were first mentioned in the 1200s and 1300s. The name Ro(r)schacherberg itself appeared in the 1400s.

Exploring the Land: Geography of Rorschacherberg

Rorschacherberg covers an area of about 7.1 square kilometers (about 2.7 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. About a quarter of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land has buildings, roads, or is non-productive like rivers or lakes.

The municipality is located in the Rorschach area. It's not one big central town, but rather a group of several smaller settlements. It sits on the hills above the town of Rorschach and even reaches Lake Constance near a place called Unterstaad. You can find many small villages here, like Koblen, Eschlen, and Hüttenmoos.

An aerial view of Rorschacherberg from 300 meters up, taken in 1923.

What's on the Shield? The Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Rorschacherberg is quite special! It shows five red roses with green leaves. These roses grow from golden hills at the bottom of the shield. The background of the shield is blue, with two blue stripes on a white base.

Who Lives Here? Population and People

Rorschacherberg is home to thousands of people. In recent years, the number of people living here has grown steadily. Many different languages are spoken in Rorschacherberg. Most people speak German, which is the main language. Other languages like Serbo-Croatian and Italian are also spoken by some residents.

The population includes people of all ages. There are many children and teenagers, as well as adults and seniors. This mix of ages helps make the community vibrant and diverse.

When it comes to education, many adults in Rorschacherberg have completed their secondary education or even gone on to higher education at universities or special colleges. This shows a strong focus on learning in the community.

Here's how the population has grown over time:

How People Work: Economy

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

• Farming: Some people work in the primary sector, which means jobs related to farming.
• Making Things: Others work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and building.
• Services: The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector. This means jobs that provide services, like working in shops, offices, or healthcare.

Many residents of Rorschacherberg work within the municipality itself. However, many also travel to nearby towns for their jobs. At the same time, people from other areas come to Rorschacherberg to work.

Beliefs and Faith: Religion

In Rorschacherberg, people follow different religions. A large number of residents are Roman Catholic, and many also belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who are part of the Orthodox Church or other Christian churches. Some residents are Islamic. There are also people who do not belong to any church, or who are agnostic or atheist.

Places to See: Sights

One of the most interesting sights in the area is the Schlosslandschaft Rorschach / Alter Rhein. This is a collection of castles located along the Rhine river. Rorschacherberg shares this special historical area with several other nearby towns. It's a great place to explore and learn about the past!

Getting Around: Transportation

Rorschacherberg has good transportation links. There are two railway stations within the municipality: Seebleiche and Sandbüchel. Both of these stations are on the Rorschach–Heiden railway line. You can catch an S-Bahn train from these stations, which runs hourly and connects Rorschacherberg to other places.

Images for kids

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  A beautiful castle in Rorschacherberg.

See also

In Spanish: Rorschacherberg para niños