Uesslingen-Buch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uesslingen-Buch
|
||
|---|---|---|
 |
||
|
||
 Uesslingen-Buch
Location in Switzerland
Uesslingen-Buch
Location in Canton of Thurgau
|
||
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Thurgau | |
| District | Frauenfeld | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.03 km2 (5.42 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
|
||
| • Total | 1,096 | |
| • Density | 78.12/km2 (202.33/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
8524
|
|
| Localities | Berlingerhof, Buch bei Frauenfeld, Dietingen, Iselisberg, Trüttlikon, Uesslingen, Vorderhorben, Hinterhorben, Wyden | |
| Surrounded by | Altikon (ZH), Ellikon an der Thur (ZH), Frauenfeld, Hüttwilen, Neunforn, Warth-Weiningen | |
Uesslingen-Buch is a town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is found in the Frauenfeld area within the canton of Thurgau.
This municipality was created in 1995. It was formed when two smaller towns, Uesslingen and Buch bei Frauenfeld, joined together.
Contents
Discovering Uesslingen-Buch's Geography
Uesslingen-Buch covers an area of about 14 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 75.5%, is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there.
About 13.8% of the area is covered by forests. These are important for nature and wildlife. Around 7.8% of the land has buildings or roads. This is where people live and move around.
A small part, about 2.6%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest, a tiny 0.3%, is land that cannot be used for anything.
Who Lives in Uesslingen-Buch?
Uesslingen-Buch has a population of about 1,046 people. A small number of these residents, around 4.8%, are from other countries.
Most people in Uesslingen-Buch speak German. This is the main language spoken by 97.2% of the population. A few people also speak Italian or English.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.
Age Groups in Uesslingen-Buch
The population of Uesslingen-Buch includes people of all ages.
- About 9.9% are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Teenagers aged 10 to 19 make up about 15.2% of the population.
- Young adults between 20 and 29 years old are about 10.5%.
- People aged 30 to 39 are also about 10.5%.
- The largest group, about 21.2%, are people aged 40 to 49.
- Adults between 50 and 59 make up about 13.4%.
- Older adults aged 60 to 69 are about 9.7%.
- People aged 70 to 79 are about 6.7%.
- There are also some very old people, with 2.8% aged 80 to 89, and 0.2% aged 90 or older.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 369 homes in Uesslingen-Buch. On average, about 2.8 people lived in each home. Most of the buildings were single-family homes.
Many people lived in families. About 64.6% of people were part of a couple with children. Around 20.4% were couples without children.
Important Buildings and Sites
The Catholic St. Sebastian's Chapel is a very important building in Uesslingen-Buch. It is listed as a special heritage site of national significance in Switzerland.
Two small villages, called hamlets, named Iselisberg and Trüttlikon, are also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means they have historical or cultural importance.
-
St. Sebastian's Chapel
-
The altar inside St. Sebastian's Chapel
-
Paintings found inside the chapel
Uesslingen-Buch's Economy
The economy of Uesslingen-Buch involves different types of jobs.
- Many people work in the primary economic sector. This includes jobs like farming. There are about 70 businesses in this area.
- Some people work in the secondary sector. These jobs involve making things, like in factories. There are 11 businesses in this sector.
- Others work in the tertiary sector. These are service jobs, like working in shops or offices. There are 31 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Uesslingen-Buch travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 46.7% of residents worked outside the municipality. Also, some people travel into Uesslingen-Buch for their jobs.
Religion in Uesslingen-Buch
Based on a census from 2000, people in Uesslingen-Buch follow different religions.
- About 29.6% of the population are Roman Catholic.
- A larger group, about 56.2%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people belong to other Christian churches, or are Islamic.
- Some people also stated they had no religion, or did not answer the question.
Education in Uesslingen-Buch
Education is important in Uesslingen-Buch. Most adults, about 80.5%, have completed more than just basic schooling. This includes high school or even university.
Uesslingen-Buch has its own primary school district. In the 2008-2009 school year, there were 66 students. This included children in kindergarten and those in primary school.
See also
In Spanish: Uesslingen-Buch para niños
