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Country	Switzerland
Canton	Thurgau
District	Münchwilen
Area
• Total	10.93 km2 (4.22 sq mi)
Elevation	555 m (1,821 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	839
• Density	76.76/km2 (198.81/sq mi)
Postal code	8577
Surrounded by	Braunau, Bürglen, Bussnang, Kradolf-Schönenberg, Wuppenau

Schönholzerswilen is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Thurgau region of Switzerland. It is located in the Münchwilen district. This peaceful place is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.

History of Schönholzerswilen

Schönholzerswilen was first mentioned a very long time ago, in the year 857. Back then, it was called Wichrammeswilare. Later, in 1216, it was known as Wilær. By 1693, its name had changed to Schönholtzerß Wÿlen.

How the Town Grew

For many years, from 1803 to 1964, Schönholzerswilen and another nearby community called Toos worked together. They were part of a larger group called the Munizipalgemeinde of Schönholzerswilen. In 1964, these two communities officially joined to form the single town we know today.

Ancient Times in Schönholzerswilen

People have lived in this area for a very long time. Scientists have found many old objects from the neolithic period. These include stone axes and ancient burial mounds. These finds show that people lived here thousands of years ago.

Coins from the Roman era have also been found. This tells us that Romans were in the area too. Not much is known about the village during the Middle Ages, but some old records mention it.

Church History

Schönholzerswilen likely had its own church by 1275. Over time, its importance changed. By 1508, the village church was a smaller part of a bigger church in Bussnang.

During the Protestant Reformation, the main church in Bussnang changed to Protestant. However, the powerful Abbey of St. Gallen made Schönholzerswilen stay Catholic. Schönholzerswilen remained Catholic until 1677. Later, in 1718, a priest from Zürich came to lead the church. Zürich continued to choose the village priest until 1843.

From 1820, Catholics in Schönholzerswilen were part of the Wuppenau church. Then, in 1854, a new Catholic church was started right in Schönholzerswilen.

Geography of Schönholzerswilen

Schönholzerswilen covers an area of about 10.94 square kilometers (about 4.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 70.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 21.6% of the area. The rest of the land, about 7.3%, has buildings or roads.

Where is Schönholzerswilen Located?

The town is located in the Münchwilen district. It sits on a ridge of the Gabrisstock mountain. This is between Bürglen in Thurgau and Wil in St. Gallen. Schönholzerswilen includes the main village and smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets include Hagenwil, Leutenegg, and Ritzisbuhwil.

People of Schönholzerswilen (Demographics)

As of 2022, Schönholzerswilen has a population of 778 people. Most people in the town, about 98.9%, speak German. A small number of people also speak Portuguese or French.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Schönholzerswilen has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown or shrunk:

Age Groups in Schönholzerswilen

In 2009, the population of Schönholzerswilen included:

• Children aged 0-9: 11.9%
• Teenagers aged 10-19: 19.2%
• Young adults aged 20-29: 9.4%
• Adults aged 30-49: 30%
• Adults aged 50-59: 10.8%
• Seniors aged 60 and older: 18.7%

Voting in Elections

In the 2007 national election, the SVP was the most popular party. They received more than half of the votes. About 55.3% of people who could vote actually did vote. This is called the voter turnout.

Important Heritage Sites

The Toos-Waldi is a special place in Schönholzerswilen. It's a Bronze Age hill settlement. This means it was a village on a hill from the Bronze Age, a very old time in history. It is listed as a very important heritage site in Switzerland. The entire village of Schönholzerswilen is also recognized as an important historical area.

Economy of Schönholzerswilen

The economy of Schönholzerswilen is based on different types of work. In 2005, many people worked in the primary economic sector. This includes jobs like farming. There were 56 businesses in this area.

Some people worked in the secondary sector. These jobs involve making things, like in factories. There were 7 businesses in this sector.

Other people worked in the tertiary sector. These are jobs that provide services, like shops or offices. There were 17 businesses in this sector.

Most people who live in Schönholzerswilen travel outside the town for work. About 46.3% of workers use a private car to get to their jobs.

Religion in Schönholzerswilen

Based on information from 2000, about 36% of the people in Schönholzerswilen were Roman Catholic. About 55% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or other religions like Islam. Some people did not belong to any church.

Education in Schönholzerswilen

Many adults in Schönholzerswilen have a good education. About 75.2% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This means they have studied at a university or a special college.

See also

In Spanish: Schönholzerswilen para niños