Schwellbrunn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schwellbrunn
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 Schwellbrunn
Location in Switzerland
Schwellbrunn
Location in Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Appenzell Ausserrhoden |
| District | n.a. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.42 km2 (6.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 972 m (3,189 ft) |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,550 |
| • Density | 88.98/km2 (230.5/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
9103
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| Surrounded by | Degersheim (SG), Herisau, Mogelsberg (SG), Sankt Peterzell (SG), Schönengrund, Urnäsch, Waldstatt |
Schwellbrunn is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It's known for being the highest village in its canton, offering amazing views!
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A Look Back in Time
Schwellbrunn was first mentioned in official papers way back in 1268. At that time, it was called Schwellbrunnen. This shows it has a long and interesting history!
Where is Schwellbrunn?
Schwellbrunn covers an area of about 17.4 square kilometers (about 6.7 square miles). A big part of this land, about 61.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 33.3% of the area. The rest of the land, about 5.1%, has buildings and roads. A tiny bit (0.1%) is made up of rivers or mountains.
This town is in a region once known as Hinterland. Schwellbrunn is a special kind of village called a "linear village." This means its buildings are mostly spread out along a road. You'll also find many farmhouses scattered around the area.
Schwellbrunn is the highest village in its canton, sitting at about 966 meters (3,169 feet) above sea level. From here, you can see beautiful mountains and even Lake Constance (also known as Bodensee).
Who Lives Here?
As of 2008, about 1,475 people lived in Schwellbrunn. A small number, about 4.4%, are people from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has gone down a little.
Most people in Schwellbrunn, about 97%, speak German. Some other languages spoken include Albanian (1.0%) and Portuguese (0.7%).
In 2000, the population was almost evenly split between boys and girls. About 10% of the people were very young (0-6 years old), and 15.1% were school-aged kids (6-15 years old). Many adults, about 28.5%, were between 25 and 44 years old.
Jobs and Education
In Schwellbrunn, about 68.9% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
The unemployment rate in Schwellbrunn is very low, around 0.84%. This means most people who want to work have a job.
In 2005, many people worked in farming, which is called the primary economic sector. There were 181 people working in this area. The secondary sector (like manufacturing) had 65 workers. The tertiary sector (services like shops and tourism) employed 159 people.
Population Over Time
Here's a look at how the number of people living in Schwellbrunn has changed over many years:
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1667 | 1,012 | — |
| 1794 | 2,436 | +140.7% |
| 1850 | 2,254 | −7.5% |
| 1900 | 1,888 | −16.2% |
| 1941 | 1,412 | −25.2% |
| 1950 | 1,515 | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 1,142 | −24.6% |
| 1990 | 1,438 | +25.9% |
| 2000 | 1,492 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 1,455 | −2.5% |
| 2007 | 1,428 | −1.9% |
Fun Facts and Visitors
Farming and tourism are the main ways people in Schwellbrunn make a living. A special part of the village, between two inns called Harmonie and Kreuz, was once listed as a very important historical site in 1995.
Images for kids
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An aerial view of Schwellbrunn from 500 meters up, taken in 1920.
See also
In Spanish: Schwellbrunn para niños
