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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.

table . On average the village enjoys the longest hours of sunshine in Switzerland. The lowest elevation is i 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 20buildings were destroyed. In 1854 a hous for the poor is 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 is built.

Economy

There are around 700 working places in the village. Trade and industry take 40%, agriculture 9%, whilst the service sector employs 51%. Agriculture specializes in dairy farming and cattle breeding.

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