Rehetobel

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Coordinates: 47°25′N, 9°29′E

Rehetobel
Country Switzerland
Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
District n.a.
Coordinates 47°25′N, 9°29′E
Population 1,744  (January 2004)
  - Density 258 /km² (669 /sq.mi.)
Area 6.75 km² (2.6 sq mi)
Elevation 958 m (3,143 ft)
Postal code 9038
SFOS number 3034
Surrounded by
(view map)		 Eggersriet (SG), Grub, Heiden, Speicher, Trogen, Wald
Website www.rehetobel.ch

Rehetobel is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It has a population of 1,700 (2002). The area of Rehetobel is 7 km².

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[edit] Geography

Rehetobel is located south of the mountain Gupf. On average the village enjoys the longest hours of sunshine in Switzerland. The lowest elevation is Achmüli (610 m), the highest is Kaienspitz (1121 m).

[edit] History

The area was settled in the 12th and 13th century. The name Rehentobel was first mentioned in 1463. In 1669 the church was built, which meant independence from the village of Trogen. The church was rebuilt in 1737.

The village was destroyed in a fire on 9 April 1796. The church was saved, but a total of 20 buildings were destroyed. In 1854 a house for the poor was established. It is today used as a nursery.

On 28 June 1890 the church was destroyed in a fire, but by 1892 a new church was built.

[edit] Economy

There are approximately 700 working places in the village. Trade and industry make up 40%, agriculture 9%, and the service sector employs 51%. Agriculture consists of dairy farming and cattle breeding.

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Municipalities of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland
Coat of arms of the Canton of Nidwalden