Thalheim an der Thur
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| Thalheim an der Thur | |
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Zurich |
| District | Andelfingen (district) |
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| Population | 669 (2003) |
| - Density | 104 /km² (269 /sq.mi.) |
| Area | 6.44 km² (2.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Postal code | 8478 |
| Mayor | Peter Wettstein (as of 2008) Ind. |
| Surrounded by | Adlikon, Altikon, Dägerlen, Dinhard, Neunforn (TG), Ossingen |
| Website | www.thalheim.ch |
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Thalheim an der Thur is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
[edit] Geography
The municipality belongs to Gütighausen. It is situated south of the Thur. In 1862, the first bridge was built over the Thur. 14 years later, it was ruined by a flood and was rebuilt three years later. In 1875, the railway line of Winterthur-Etzwilen-Singen was opened bringing the connection with the outside world.
[edit] History
The village name Thalheim an der Thur (the place does not lie near the Thur at all) was originally Dorlikon. The name originated from the Alamanni-named Torilo which originated in the 7th century. The name was sounded too strongly. The advice from the canton granted a name change to Thalheim an der Thur in 1878, but the original name is still used in the area.
[edit] External links
- Characteristics of the municipality (German)
- http://www.thalheim.ch (German)
- The place name of Dorlikon
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