Weinfelden District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Weinfelden District Bezirk Weinfelden
District
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Thurgau
Capital	Weinfelden
Area
• Total	227.2 km2 (87.7 sq mi)
Population  (2020)
• Total	56,677
• Density	249.46/km2 (646.09/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Municipalities	18

The Weinfelden District is a special area in Switzerland. It's one of five main parts of the Thurgau region, which is called a canton. Think of it like a county or a large administrative area. About 56677 people live here. The most important town in the district, where the main offices are, is Weinfelden.

What is the Weinfelden District?

The Weinfelden District is a part of the Thurgau canton in eastern Switzerland. It covers an area of about 227.2 square kilometers. This district helps manage local services and connects many smaller towns and villages.

The Capital Town: Weinfelden

The town of Weinfelden is the capital of the district. It is a lively place and an important center for the area. Many people visit Weinfelden for its markets and events.

Towns and Villages in the District

The Weinfelden District is made up of 18 smaller towns and villages. These are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. They work together as part of the larger district.

Here are some of the municipalities in the Weinfelden District:

Coat of arms	Municipality	Population (31 December 2020)	Area km2
	Affeltrangen	2,648	14.44
	Amlikon-Bissegg	1,332	14.4
	Berg	3,429	13.1
	Birwinken	1,330	12.3
	Bischofszell	5,907	11.7
	Bürglen	3,953	11.7
	Bussnang	2,473	19.0
	Erlen	3,802	12.2
	Hauptwil-Gottshaus	2,017	12.5
	Hohentannen	612	8.0
	Kradolf-Schönenberg	3,677	10.9
	Märstetten	2,896	9.9
	Schönholzerswilen	839	10.94
	Sulgen	3,957	9.1
	Weinfelden	11,629	15.5
	Wigoltingen	2,558	17.2
	Wuppenau	1,135	12.15
	Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf	2,483	12.2
	Total (18)	56,677	227.2

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Weinfelden para niños