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Sommeri Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Sommeri Location in Canton of Thurgau Show map of Canton of Thurgau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Thurgau
District	Arbon
Area
• Total	4.22 km2 (1.63 sq mi)
Elevation	465 m (1,526 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	630
• Density	149.3/km2 (387/sq mi)
Postal code	8580
Surrounded by	Amriswil, Erlen, Güttingen, Hefenhofen, Kesswil, Langrickenbach

Sommeri is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Arbon area, which is part of the canton of Thurgau.

Discovering Sommeri's Past

Sommeri became one town in 1967. Before that, it was two separate areas called Niedersommeri and Obersommeri. The name Sumbrinaro was first used for this place way back in 905.

Early History and Church Life

From 1474 to 1798, the areas of Niedersommeri and Obersommeri were managed by a special court. This court was under the control of the Prince-Abbot of St. Gall.

The Church of St. Mauritius was officially opened in 1474. It was updated to look as it does today in the early 1400s. After the Protestant Reformation arrived in Sommeri in 1528, the church became a shared church in 1534. This meant both Protestants and Catholics could use it.

How Sommeri Grew Economically

In the beginning, people in Sommeri mostly grew grain and worked in forestry. In the late 1800s, they started growing fruit, making hay, and raising cattle for milk. A cheese factory even opened in 1852!

Later, in the late 1900s, some factories moved into the villages. These included companies that made embroidery and furniture. By the early 2000s, Sommeri had businesses that worked with heating and cooling systems, made very precise parts, and even produced furniture for schools.

Sommeri's Geography and Landscape

Sommeri covers an area of about 4.21 square kilometers (about 1.6 square miles). A big part of this land, about 68.2%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 24.0% of the area. The rest, about 6.4%, is where buildings and roads are located.

Most of the forested land is covered with thick trees. For farming, about 52.3% of the land is used for growing crops. Another 15.9% is used for fruit trees or grapevines.

The town is located in the Arbon district, just south of Romanshorn. Sommeri includes the main village of Sommeri and smaller areas called Buerüüti, Fälwis, and Hungerbüel.

People of Sommeri

Sommeri has a population of around 511 people. In 2008, about 9.2% of the people living there were from other countries. Over ten years (1997–2007), the number of people living in Sommeri grew by about 1.6%.

Most people in Sommeri, about 95.5%, speak German. A smaller number speak Italian (0.9%) or Albanian (0.8%).

Age Groups in Sommeri

In 2009, the population of Sommeri included:

• Children (0-9 years old): 10.4%
• Teenagers (10-19 years old): 12.5%
• Young adults (20-29 years old): 14.1%
• Adults (30-59 years old): 45.4%
• Seniors (60 years and older): 20.4%

Homes in Sommeri

In 2000, there were 181 private homes in Sommeri. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home. Most of the buildings were single-family homes.

Voting and Politics

In the 2007 federal election, the most popular political party was the SVP. They received 48.12% of the votes. Other popular parties included the Green Party (21.28%) and the CVP (13.59%). About 54.7% of the people who could vote actually did vote in that election.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how Sommeri's population has changed over the years:

Places to See in Sommeri

The entire village of Sommeri is recognized as an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has special historical and cultural value.

Sommeri's Economy and Jobs

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Sommeri was very low, at only 0.94%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.

Types of Jobs in Sommeri

In 2005, jobs in Sommeri were divided into three main groups:

• Primary Sector: 52 people worked in jobs like farming and forestry. There were 23 businesses in this area.
• Secondary Sector: 73 people worked in manufacturing and construction. There were 9 businesses in this area.
• Tertiary Sector: 190 people worked in services, like shops, offices, and schools. There were 16 businesses in this area.

Many people who live in Sommeri also work outside the town. In 2000, about 39.8% of residents worked in other places. However, 211 people traveled into Sommeri for work. Most people used a private car (39.4%) to get to work, while a smaller number (3.6%) used public transportation.

Religion in Sommeri

Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Sommeri are Christian. About 53.1% were Roman Catholic, and 31.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people (2.64%) were Islamic. About 5.65% of the population said they did not belong to any church.

Education in Sommeri

In Sommeri, a good number of adults (between 25 and 64 years old) have completed higher education. About 68.3% have finished either non-mandatory upper secondary education or even higher education, like university.

Images for kids

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  A view of Sommeri.

See also

In Spanish: Sommeri para niños