Untereggen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Untereggen
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 Untereggen
Location in Switzerland
Untereggen
Location in Canton of St. Gallen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | St. Gallen | |
| District | Rorschach | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.13 km2 (2.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 607 m (1,991 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,034 | |
| • Density | 145.02/km2 (375.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
9033
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| Surrounded by | Eggersriet, Goldach, Mörschwil, Rorschacherberg, St. Gallen | |
Untereggen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of St. Gallen. Untereggen is part of the Rorschach area, which is known as a Wahlkreis or constituency.
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Geography and Land Use
Untereggen covers an area of about 7.1 square kilometers (about 2.7 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming, making up about 50% of the area. Forests cover another big portion, around 43%. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads, or it includes natural features like rivers.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Untereggen has a special design. It shows a black crow standing on three red hills. The background is silver. This design is called Argent a Crow Sable statant on Coupeaux Gules in heraldry.
People and Population
Untereggen is home to over 1,000 people. A small part of the population, about 4.4%, are people from other countries. Most people in Untereggen speak German. A few people also speak Italian or English.
Age Groups in Untereggen
In Untereggen, there are many young people. About 19% of the population are children under 10 years old. Another 15% are teenagers between 10 and 19. Adults between 20 and 59 make up about 51% of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 15% of the community.
How People Live
Most people in Untereggen live in families. About 66% of the population live in homes with a couple and their children. Around 16% are couples without children. About 8% of people live alone. A smaller number live in single-parent homes or with other relatives.
Politics and Education
In the 2007 Swiss federal election, the most popular political party in Untereggen was the SVP. Other popular parties included the CVP, the SP, and the FDP.
Many adults in Untereggen have completed a good level of education. About 78% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Economy and Jobs
Untereggen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, there were jobs in three main areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 73 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 86 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This covers services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 72 people worked in this area.
Many people who live in Untereggen also travel to other towns for work. At the same time, some people travel into Untereggen to work here.
Religion
Based on a census from 2000, most people in Untereggen are Christian. About 65% are Roman Catholic, and about 29% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. Some people do not belong to any church.
Local Sights
The Sulzberg area in Untereggen is a special place. It is recognized as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it is an important historical or cultural landmark in Switzerland.
See also
In Spanish: Untereggen para niños
