Widnau facts for kids
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Widnau
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 Widnau
Location in Switzerland
Widnau
Location in Canton of St. Gallen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | St. Gallen | |
| District | Rheintal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.22 km2 (1.63 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 405 m (1,329 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 9,932 | |
| • Density | 2,353.6/km2 (6,096/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
9443
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| Surrounded by | Au, Balgach, Diepoldsau, Lustenau (AT-8) | |
Widnau is a town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of St. Gallen, in an area known as Rheintal.
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History of Widnau
Widnau became its own town in 1883. Before that, it was part of another town called Diepoldsau.
Geography of Widnau
Widnau covers an area of about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 59%, is used for buildings and roads. About 34% is used for farming. A small part, 2.4%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land includes rivers or lakes.
The town is right on the border with Austria. You can cross into Austria using the Wiesenrainbrücke. This bridge goes over the Rhine River. It also has a special track that was once used for managing the river.
Widnau's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Widnau has a special design. It shows a wavy blue stripe on a gold background. Below the stripe, there are green grass tufts. On top of everything, there is a green willow tree with a red trunk.
People and Languages in Widnau
Widnau has a population of 9,932 people. About 25% of the people living here are from other countries. Many different languages are spoken in Widnau. Most people, about 88%, speak German. Other common languages include Albanian and Serbo-Croatian.
The town has a mix of all ages. About 14% of the population are children under 9 years old. Another 13% are teenagers between 10 and 19. Many adults live in Widnau, with a good number of people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. There are also many senior citizens living in the town.
In 2000, about 10% of people lived alone. About 22% were couples without children. The largest group, about 58%, were couples with children. Some people lived in single-parent homes or with relatives.
In the 2007 federal election, the SVP was the most popular party. They received almost 43% of the votes. Other popular parties included the CVP, the FDP, and the SP.
Many adults in Widnau have completed higher education. About 70% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either high school or gone on to university.
Economy of Widnau
Widnau has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. The town has many businesses.
- A small number of people work in the primary sector. This means jobs like farming.
- Many people work in the secondary sector. These jobs involve making things, like in factories.
- The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector. These are service jobs, like working in shops, offices, or schools.
Many people who live in Widnau also work in the town. However, even more people travel outside Widnau for their jobs. Also, many people from other places come to Widnau to work.
Religions in Widnau
In Widnau, many different religions are practiced.
- Most people, about 64%, are Roman Catholic.
- About 16% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Other Christian faiths, like the Orthodox Church, are also present.
- A small number of people are Jewish.
- About 8% of the population are Islamic.
- Some people belong to other churches, or do not follow any religion.
Weather in Widnau
Widnau gets a good amount of rain or snow each year. On average, it has about 138 days of precipitation. The wettest month is July, with the most rain or snow. June has the most days with rain or snow, but not as much total precipitation as July. March is usually the driest month of the year.
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See also
In Spanish: Widnau para niños
