Wuppenau facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wuppenau
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Wuppenau Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Wuppenau Location in Canton of Thurgau Show map of Canton of Thurgau
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Thurgau
District	Weinfelden
Area
• Total	12.12 km2 (4.68 sq mi)
Elevation	615 m (2,018 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,135
• Density	93.65/km2 (242.54/sq mi)
Postal code	9514
Surrounded by	Braunau, Bronschhofen (SG), Kradolf-Schönenberg, Niederhelfenschwil (SG), Schönholzerswilen, Zuzwil (SG)

Wuppenau is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is part of the Weinfelden district. Wuppenau is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and quiet way of life.

Exploring Wuppenau's Land

Wuppenau covers an area of about 12.15 square kilometers (around 4.7 square miles). A large part of this land, about 74.7%, is used for farming. This means you'll see many fields and farms around the town.

Forests and Buildings

About 18.6% of Wuppenau's land is covered by forests, offering green spaces and places for nature to thrive. The remaining 6.6% of the land is where buildings and roads are located. This includes homes, businesses, and the paths people use to get around.

How Land is Used

• Farming Land: Most of the farming land (66.0%) is used for growing crops. About 8.6% is used for orchards, where fruit trees grow, or for vineyards.
• Forests: A big part of the forested land (16.0% of the total area) is dense forest. Another 2.6% has smaller groups of trees or orchards.
• Built-up Areas: In the areas with buildings, about 3.5% is for industrial buildings, 0.1% for homes, and 0.3% for transportation like roads. There are also parks and sports fields, which make up 2.6% of the built-up area.

Town Changes Over Time

In 1971, a nearby area called Hosenruck joined with Wuppenau, making the municipality a bit larger.

Who Lives in Wuppenau?

Wuppenau has a population of about 1,008 people as of December 2007. Most people in Wuppenau speak German, which is 97.0% of the population. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian (0.9%) and Romansh (0.5%).

Population Details

• Gender: In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (50.3%) and females (49.7%).
• Age Groups: In 2009, Wuppenau had a good mix of ages:
  • Young people (0-19 years old): About 26.9% of the population.
  • Adults (20-59 years old): About 58.5% of the population.
  • Seniors (60 years and older): About 19.7% of the population.

Homes and Households

In 2000, there were 278 private homes in Wuppenau, with about 2.7 people living in each home on average. Most of these homes (90.3%) were single-family houses.

Housing Costs

In 2000, the average cost to rent an apartment in Wuppenau was about 1089.24 Swiss francs (CHF) per month. This was a bit less than the national average for Switzerland.

Wuppenau's Economy

Wuppenau has a low unemployment rate, which was 1.06% in 2007. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.

Types of Jobs

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to farming, like working on farms or with animals. In 2005, 154 people worked in this area.
• Secondary Sector: These are jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 64 people worked in this sector.
• Tertiary Sector: This covers jobs in services, like shops, schools, or healthcare. About 88 people worked in this sector.

Working and Commuting

In 2000, many people who lived in Wuppenau also worked there. However, about 45.4% of residents traveled outside of Wuppenau for their jobs. About 8.4% of workers used public transportation, while 47.2% drove their own cars to work.

Beliefs and Religions

In Wuppenau, people follow different religions. Based on the 2000 census:

• About 58.2% of the people were Roman Catholic.
• About 30.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches (2.4%), the Orthodox Church (0.5%), or were Islamic (0.4%).
• Some people (5.09%) did not belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.

Learning and Education

Education is important in Wuppenau. About 73.2% of adults (between 25 and 64 years old) have completed either a non-mandatory upper secondary education or even higher education, like university. This shows that many people in Wuppenau have a good level of schooling.

Historical Population Trends

The number of people living in Wuppenau has changed over the years:

Places to See

One special place in Wuppenau is the small village, or hamlet, of Heiligkreuz. This entire hamlet is recognized as an important Swiss Heritage Site, meaning it has historical or cultural value.

Images for kids

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  A view of the Nollen mountain near Wuppenau.

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  The coat of arms for Wuppenau.

See also

In Spanish: Wuppenau para niños