Tübach facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tübach
Coat of arms
Tübach Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Tübach Location in Canton of St. Gallen Show map of Canton of St. Gallen
Country	Switzerland
Canton	St. Gallen
District	Rorschach
Area
• Total	1.99 km2 (0.77 sq mi)
Elevation	415 m (1,362 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,494
• Density	750.8/km2 (1,944/sq mi)
Postal code	9327
Surrounded by	Goldach, Horn (TG), Mörschwil, Steinach
Twin towns	Oberteuringen (Germany)

Tübach is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of St. Gallen. Tübach is part of the Rorschach area.

Geography

Tübach covers an area of about 2 square kilometers (0.77 square miles). A large part of this land, about 60.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 7.7% of the area. The remaining 31.8% of the land is where people live and buildings are located.

Coat of Arms

The official design of Tübach's coat of arms is simple. It shows a wavy blue line across a silver background. In the top left corner, there is a red letter "T". This "T" likely stands for Tübach.

Population and People

Tübach has a population of about 1,494 people. In 2007, about 10.9% of the people living in Tübach were from other countries. Most people in Tübach speak German. This is about 95.9% of the population. Other languages spoken include Italian and Spanish.

Age Groups

In 2000, the population of Tübach included many young people. About 11.4% were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up about 12.7% of the population. Adults aged 20 to 59 made up a large part of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 17.8% of the population.

Education

Many adults in Tübach have completed a good level of education. About 82.9% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes university or a special college. In 2000, about 43.5% of the population had finished their secondary education. About 15.9% had attended a higher education school.

Economy

Tübach has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work have jobs. In 2007, the unemployment rate was about 1.06%.

Jobs and Businesses

The economy of Tübach is divided into three main parts:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2005, about 18 people worked in this area. There were 9 businesses in this sector.
• Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 263 people worked in this sector. There were 25 businesses here.
• Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 335 people worked in this sector. There were 55 businesses providing these services.

Many people who live in Tübach also work in other towns. In 2000, about 445 residents worked outside of Tübach. However, many people also travel into Tübach for work. About 453 people came into the municipality for their jobs.

Religion

In 2000, most people in Tübach were Christian. About 60.2% were Roman Catholic. Another 26.1% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or the Orthodox Church. About 1.51% of the population were Islamic. About 9.74% of the people did not belong to any church.

Important Historical Sites

Tübach has some important historical buildings. The Capuchin Abbey of St. Scholastika is a very old and important building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a special place that is protected because of its history.

Also, Tübach is part of a larger area called the Schlosslandschaft Rorschach / Alter Rhein. This area includes many castles along the Rhine river. It is recognized as an Inventory of Swiss Heritage Site. This means the entire area is important for its history and culture. Tübach shares this special area with several other nearby towns.