Wagenhausen facts for kids

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Wagenhausen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Wagenhausen Location in Canton of Thurgau Show map of Canton of Thurgau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Thurgau
District	Frauenfeld
Area
• Total	11.82 km2 (4.56 sq mi)
Elevation	403 m (1,322 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,770
• Density	149.7/km2 (387.8/sq mi)
Postal code	8259
Surrounded by	Diessenhofen, Eschenz, Hemishofen (SH), Hüttwilen, Oberstammheim (ZH), Ramsen (SH), Stein am Rhein (SH), Unterstammheim (ZH)

Wagenhausen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Thurgau area, which is known as a canton. Wagenhausen is part of the Frauenfeld District. The municipality includes three smaller areas: Etzwilen, Kaltenbach, and Rheinklingen.

Discovering Wagenhausen's Land and Nature

Aerial view of Wagenhausen, Stein am Rhein, and Eschenz from above.

Wagenhausen covers an area of about 11.84 square kilometers (about 4.57 square miles). A large part of this land, more than half, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms.

About 29% of Wagenhausen is covered by forests. These are thick woods with many trees. Another part of the land, about 11%, has buildings and roads. This is where people live and move around.

Rivers and lakes make up about 4% of the area. The rest of the land is not used for farming or building. In 1995, the village of Rheinklingen became part of Wagenhausen.

Who Lives in Wagenhausen?

Wagenhausen has a population of about 1,800 people. Around 15% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the number of people in Wagenhausen has grown a little.

Most people in Wagenhausen speak German. It is the main language for over 90% of the residents. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Turkish.

In Wagenhausen, there are slightly more women than men. The town has people of all ages, from young children to older adults. About 20% of the population are children and teenagers.

Most homes in Wagenhausen are single-family houses. The average household has about 2 to 3 people living in it. Many people live in families with children.

Important Buildings and Places

Some places in Wagenhausen are very old and important. They are listed as special heritage sites. These include an old Benedictine priory (a type of monastery) and a mill. The old Propstei-Trotte building is also a protected site. The entire village of Rheinklingen is also recognized for its historical value.

Jobs and Work in Wagenhausen

Wagenhausen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people work in farming, which is called the primary sector. This includes jobs like growing crops or raising animals.

Other people work in the secondary sector. This involves making things, like in factories or workshops. A good number of people also work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs that provide services, like shops, offices, or schools.

Many people who live in Wagenhausen travel to other towns for work. Also, some people come into Wagenhausen from other places to work. Most people use a private car to get to work, but some use public transportation.

Beliefs and Religions

In Wagenhausen, people follow different religions. Most people belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. A smaller number of people are Roman Catholic.

There are also people who belong to other Christian churches, like the Orthodox Church. Some residents are Islamic. A small group of people do not belong to any church or have no specific religious belief.

Getting Around: Transport in Wagenhausen

Wagenhausen has its own railway station called Etzwilen. This station is a very important place for trains. It connects different train lines.

From Etzwilen, you can take trains to places like Schaffhausen, Rorschach, and Winterthur. There is also a special old train line to Singen (Hohentwiel) that is now a heritage railway. This means it is kept for historical interest and sometimes used for special trips.

The Etzwilen station is served by the S1 train line of the St. Gallen S-Bahn and the S29 train line of the Zürich S-Bahn.

Learning and Schools

Many adults in Wagenhausen have completed higher education. This means they have gone to college or a special technical school after finishing high school.

Wagenhausen has its own primary school district for younger students. In the school year 2008/2009, there were about 128 students. This included children in kindergarten and those in primary school.

Kindergarten classes are small, with an average of 13 children. In primary school, classes have about 20 students. Many students in Wagenhausen's schools are girls. Also, some students are not Swiss citizens, and some do not speak German as their first language.

Historical Population of Wagenhausen

The number of people living in Wagenhausen has changed over time. Here is a look at how the population has grown or shrunk:

Images for kids

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  The town of Wagenhausen.

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  The coat of arms for Wagenhausen.

See also

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