Schönengrund facts for kids
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 Schönengrund
Location in Switzerland
Schönengrund
Location in Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | |
| District | n.a. | |
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| • Total | 5.19 km2 (2.00 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 844 m (2,769 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 528 | |
| • Density | 101.73/km2 (263.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
9105
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| Surrounded by | Hemberg (SG), Sankt Peterzell (SG), Schwellbrunn, Urnäsch | |
Schönengrund is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. A canton is like a state or a province in other countries.
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About Schönengrund's Location
Schönengrund covers an area of about 5.2 square kilometers (which is about 2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 65.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 30.1% of the area. The remaining small part, 4.4%, is where buildings and roads are located.
People and Population
As of 2008, Schönengrund had a population of 488 people. A small number of these residents, about 3.4%, are from other countries. Most people in Schönengrund speak German, which is about 97.8% of the population. A few people also speak Serbo-Croatian or Spanish.
Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Schönengrund has slightly decreased. In 2000, the population was almost evenly split between males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).
Work and Education
Many adults in Schönengrund have completed higher education. This means they went to a special school after high school, like a university.
The town has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. People in Schönengrund work in different areas:
- Farming: About 57 people work in farming, which is the primary economic sector. There are 28 businesses related to farming.
- Making things: About 20 people work in the secondary sector, which includes making goods. There are 7 businesses in this area.
- Services: About 49 people work in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like shops, hotels, and other services. There are 17 businesses in this sector.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
- 1980: 404 people
- 1990: 434 people
- 2000: 459 people
- 2005: 471 people
- 2007: 469 people
Fun Things to Do in Schönengrund
Schönengrund is a great place for tourists to visit all year round.
- Winter Fun: When it snows, you can go skiing down hills, try snowboarding, or enjoy cross-country skiing.
- Summer Fun: In the warmer months, many people come to Schönengrund for hiking in the beautiful nature.
See also
In Spanish: Schönengrund para niños
