Waldkirch, Switzerland facts for kids
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Waldkirch
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The Gasthaus Kreuz in Waldkirch
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 Waldkirch
Location in Switzerland
Waldkirch
Location in Canton of St. Gallen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | St. Gallen | |
| District | St. Gallen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 31.34 km2 (12.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,559 | |
| • Density | 113.56/km2 (294.12/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
9205
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| Surrounded by | Andwil, Bischofszell (TG), Gaiserwald, Gossau, Häggenschwil, Hauptwil-Gottshaus (TG), Niederbüren, Wittenbach | |
Waldkirch is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of St. Gallen. Waldkirch is part of the St. Gallen area.
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Geography of Waldkirch
Waldkirch covers an area of about 31.3 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 63.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 29% of the area. The remaining land includes buildings, roads, and a small amount of rivers or lakes.
Waldkirch's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Waldkirch is very special. It shows a silver church with a red roof. The church has black windows and a clock. On each side of the church, there is a green pine tree. All of this is on a green base.
This design is a "canting arm." This means the picture helps explain the name. "Wald" means forest or trees in German, and "Kirch" means church. So, the trees and the church on the coat of arms represent the name Waldkirch.
People and Population in Waldkirch
Waldkirch has a population of about 3,444 people. Most people in Waldkirch speak German. About 95.9% of the population speaks German. Other languages spoken include Portuguese and Albanian.
In 2000, about 14.7% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up about 15.6% of the population. This means many young people live in Waldkirch.
Most people in Waldkirch live in families. About 65.3% of people live in homes with a couple and their children. About 17.5% are couples without children. Some people, about 7.5%, live alone.
Education in Waldkirch
Many adults in Waldkirch have completed a good level of education. About 72.2% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone to college. In 2000, about 36.2% of the population had completed their secondary education. About 9.1% had gone on to a higher education school.
Important Buildings and Sites
The Catholic parish church of St. John the Baptist is in Bernhardzell, a part of Waldkirch. This church is very important. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site. This means it is a significant cultural building for the country.
Economy and Jobs in Waldkirch
Waldkirch has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2007, the unemployment rate was about 0.75%.
Many people in Waldkirch work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 398 people work in farming. There are many farms in the area.
- Manufacturing: About 444 people work in factories or making things.
- Services: About 650 people work in service jobs. These include things like shops, schools, and healthcare.
Many residents of Waldkirch also travel to other towns for work. At the same time, people from other places come to Waldkirch to work.
Religion in Waldkirch
Most people in Waldkirch are Christian. In 2000, about 70.8% of the population were Roman Catholic. About 16.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people also belong to other Christian churches or the Orthodox Church. About 0.72% of the population are Islamic. Some people do not belong to any church.
See also
In Spanish: Waldkirch para niños
