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Teuffenthal
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 Teuffenthal
Location in Switzerland
Teuffenthal
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Thun | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 956 m (3,136 ft) | |
| Highest elevation | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 160 | |
| • Density | 35.3/km2 (91.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3623
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| Surrounded by | Eriz, Heiligenschwendi, Homberg, Horrenbach-Buchen, Oberlangenegg, Sigriswil | |
Teuffenthal is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is found in the canton of Bern and is part of the Thun area.
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A Look Back in Time: Teuffenthal's History
Teuffenthal was first mentioned in old records way back in 1344. Back then, it was known as Toeffental.
Early Days and Important Changes
In the 1200s, the land around Teuffenthal belonged to a powerful family called the Heimbergs. They were under the rule of the Counts of Kyburg. In 1382, one of the Kyburg counts tried to attack a city called Solothurn. This started a war known as the Burgdorferkrieg. During this war, the city of Bern grew stronger and expanded its territory.
After the Kyburgs lost the war, Bern bought the city of Thun and all the lands around it, including Teuffenthal. This meant Teuffenthal became part of Bern's territory.
Village Life and Education
For a long time, Teuffenthal was a small farming village. It was part of a larger church area, or parish, called Hilterfingen. Later, in 1928, it joined the Buchen parish. Finally, in 1935, Teuffenthal became its own independent parish.
In 1989, a school was built in Teuffenthal. However, it closed in 2008, and students now go to school in the nearby village of Buchen.
Farming and the Economy
Historically, people in Teuffenthal made their living by farming. They grew crops and raised animals in the valley. In the summer, they would take their livestock to high mountain pastures. They also cut timber from the forests. Even today, farming is a very important part of life and work in Teuffenthal. In 2005, more than half of all jobs in the municipality were in agriculture.
Where is Teuffenthal?
Teuffenthal covers an area of about 4.5 square kilometers (about 1.7 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half, is covered by forests. Another big part is used for farming. Only a small amount of land has buildings or roads.
Nature and Location
The village is located in the valley of the Zulg river. It sits on the northern side of the Blueme mountain. Teuffenthal is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) east of Thun, which is the main town of the district. Teuffenthal doesn't have one central village area. Instead, it's made up of several small groups of houses and scattered farms.
In 2010, Teuffenthal became part of a new administrative area called Verwaltungskreis Thun.
Teuffenthal's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Teuffenthal is a simple design. It shows a red "pall" shape on a gold background. A pall is a Y-shaped symbol often seen in coats of arms.
The People of Teuffenthal
Teuffenthal has a small population. As of 2012, there were 161 people living there. A small percentage of the people living in Teuffenthal are from other countries.
Languages and Backgrounds
Most people in Teuffenthal speak German as their main language. A smaller number of people speak Serbo-Croatian or English.
Many of the people living in Teuffenthal were born there or in the same canton (Bern). Some were born in other parts of Switzerland or outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2012, about 23% of the population were children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) made up about 56.5% of the population. People over 64 years old made up about 20.5%.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Teuffenthal has changed over many years.
How People Make a Living in Teuffenthal
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Teuffenthal was very low, at 0.61%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Jobs and Industries
Most jobs in Teuffenthal are in the primary economic sector, which means farming and forestry. There are also some jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing and construction. The tertiary sector includes jobs in services, such as sales and education.
In 2008, there were 53 full-time equivalent jobs in Teuffenthal. Most of these were in agriculture. A smaller number were in manufacturing, construction, sales, and education.
Commuting and Transportation
Many people who live in Teuffenthal travel to other towns for work. However, a good number of people also live and work right in Teuffenthal. Most people use a private car to get to work.
Taxes and Support
Teuffenthal has one of the lowest tax rates in its canton. This means people living there pay less in local and canton taxes compared to many other places. A small percentage of the population receives financial help from the government.
Beliefs and Learning
Religion
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Teuffenthal belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. A smaller number of people are Roman Catholic. Some people belong to other Christian churches, and a few are Buddhist. There are also people who do not belong to any church, including those who are agnostic (not sure if God exists) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Education
Many adults in Teuffenthal have completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. Some have also gone on to higher education at a university or a Fachhochschule (a type of professional university).
In 2000, 36 students went to school in Teuffenthal. Most of them lived in the municipality. Some students from Teuffenthal also traveled to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Teuffenthal para niños
