Toggenburg Constituency

The Toggenburg district stretches across 488 square kilometers between the Säntis chain and Churfirsten mountains, containing twelve municipalities with Lichtensteig as its capital.

In 1436, the extinction of the House of Toggenburg's main line initiated the Old Zürich War, leading to significant changes in Swiss confederacy relationships.

The region maintains a balanced presence of Catholic and Protestant communities since the Swiss Reformation, reflecting long-standing religious diversity in the area.

The constituency connects multiple municipalities through an integrated network of public transportation, serving a population of approximately 47,000 residents.

The region includes Wildhaus village at 1,107 meters elevation, marking the birthplace of Swiss Reformer Huldrych Zwingli in the 15th century.

Location: canton St. Gallen

Capital city: Lichtensteig

Elevation above the sea: 794 m

GPS coordinates: 47.29944,9.08694

Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:29