Albula (district) facts for kids
Albula is a special area, like a county, in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It's a beautiful place with mountains and valleys.
This district covers a large area of about 723 square kilometers (that's about 279 square miles). As of December 2004, around 8,720 people lived there.
Albula is divided into 4 smaller parts called Kreise (sub-districts). These are Alvaschein, Belfort, Bergün, and Surses. Inside these sub-districts, there are 23 different towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government.
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What is a District?
A district in Switzerland is like a local government area. It helps organize different towns and villages together. Think of it like a region that groups smaller communities.
Where is Albula Located?
Albula is found in the eastern part of Switzerland, in the canton of Graubünden. This canton is known for its stunning Alps mountains and beautiful landscapes.
How Albula is Organized
The district of Albula is split into four main sub-districts. Each sub-district contains several smaller towns or villages.
Alvaschein Sub-district
The Alvaschein sub-district includes towns like Alvaschein, Mon, Mutten, Stierva, Tiefencastel, and Vaz/Obervaz.
Belfort Sub-district
In the Belfort sub-district, you'll find places such as Alvaneu, Brienz/Brinzauls, Lantsch/Lenz, Schmitten, and Surava.
Bergün Sub-district
The Bergün sub-district is home to Bergün/Bravuogn, Filisur, and Wiesen.
Surses Sub-district
The Surses sub-district has several municipalities, including Bivio, Cunter, Marmorera, Mulegns, Riom-Parsonz, Salouf, Savognin, Sur, and Tinizong-Rona.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Albula para niños
