See-Gaster facts for kids

See-Gaster is a special area in Switzerland, like a county or a region. It's part of the Canton of St. Gallen, which is one of Switzerland's 26 states. Think of a canton as being similar to a state in the USA or a province in Canada.

See-Gaster is known for its beautiful landscapes, including parts of Lake Zurich (called Obersee here) and the Linth River. It's a great place for nature and outdoor activities.

What is a District?

A district in Switzerland is a bit like a smaller administrative area within a canton. It helps to organize different towns and villages together. See-Gaster is one of these districts in the Canton of St. Gallen.

Towns and Villages in See-Gaster

The See-Gaster district is made up of several smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government that takes care of things like schools, roads, and local services.

Here are the municipalities that are part of See-Gaster:

• Amden
• Benken
• Ernetschwil
• Eschenbach
• Goldingen
• Gommiswald
• Kaltbrunn
• Rapperswil-Jona
• Rieden
• Schänis
• Schmerikon
• St. Gallenkappel
• Uznach
• Weesen

History of See-Gaster

The See-Gaster district was officially created in 2001. Before that, the area was organized a bit differently. This change helped to group communities together in a way that made sense for local government and services.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de See-Gaster para niños