Wolfhalden facts for kids
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 Wolfhalden
Location in Switzerland
Wolfhalden
Location in Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.93 km2 (2.68 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 716 m (2,349 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,846 | |
| • Density | 266.38/km2 (689.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
9427
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| Surrounded by | Heiden, Lutzenberg, Oberegg (AI), Thal (SG), Walzenhausen | |
Wolfhalden is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It's a lovely place with a rich history and beautiful nature.
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History of Wolfhalden
Wolfhalden, along with two other towns, Heiden and Lutzenberg, used to be part of one bigger area called Kurzenberg.
Around the year 1650, people in Wolfhalden and Heiden had different ideas about their local church. Because they couldn't agree, each village decided to build its own church in 1652. This made them more independent.
By 1658, the Kurzenberg area officially split into three separate municipalities. This happened even though the canton government didn't want it. The exact borders of these three towns were finally set in 1666-1667.
Geography of Wolfhalden
Wolfhalden covers an area of about 7 square kilometers (about 2.7 square miles). A large part of this land, about 58%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and farms.
About 30.5% of the area is covered by forests. These are great places for nature and wildlife. The remaining land is used for buildings and roads, or it's non-productive like rivers.
People and Population
As of 2008, Wolfhalden had a population of 1,719 people. About 11.3% of these people were from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the number of people living in Wolfhalden has slightly decreased.
Most people in Wolfhalden speak German, which is about 94.4% of the population. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and Italian.
In 2000, there were slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%) living in the town.
Many adults in Wolfhalden have a good education. About 74.6% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Wolfhalden has a low unemployment rate of 1.8%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.
Jobs in Wolfhalden
People in Wolfhalden work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 65 people work in farming, which is the primary economic sector. There are about 29 businesses related to farming.
- Manufacturing: 372 people work in the secondary sector, which includes making things in factories. There are 26 businesses in this area.
- Services: 175 people work in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like teaching, healthcare, or working in shops. There are 54 businesses in this sector.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1980 | 1,632 | — |
| 1990 | 1,713 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 1,717 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 1,713 | −0.2% |
| 2007 | 1,708 | −0.3% |
The number of people living in Wolfhalden has changed over the years, as shown in the table.
Famous People from Wolfhalden
Some notable people have come from Wolfhalden:
- Johann Georg Gustav Tobler (1769–1843): He was a teacher and worked to improve schools. He also started schools and wrote many books.
- Gustav Adolf Tobler: He was also an educator, writer, and artist. He was the director of the Canton School in Trogen for 15 years.
- Gregor Gustav Adolf Tobler (1834-1875): He was a merchant and coffee farmer in the Spanish Philippines. He was also a writer.
Important Heritage Site
The Alte Mühle Wolfhalden, which means "The Old Mill at Wolfhalden," is a very important historical building. It is listed as a heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special place that is protected because of its historical value.
See also
In Spanish: Wolfhalden para niños
