Attinghausen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Attinghausen
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Attinghausen village
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 Attinghausen
Location in Switzerland
Attinghausen
Location in Canton of Uri
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Uri | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 46.89 km2 (18.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 469 m (1,539 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,747 | |
| • Density | 37.257/km2 (96.50/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6468
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| Surrounded by | Altdorf, Bürglen, Engelberg (OW), Erstfeld, Isenthal, Schattdorf, Seedorf, Wassen | |
Attinghausen is a small village and a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It's a quiet place nestled in the beautiful Swiss Alps.
History of Attinghausen
Attinghausen was first mentioned in official records way back in 1240. At that time, it was known as Attingenhusen. This shows that people have lived here for a very long time!
Geography of Attinghausen
Attinghausen covers an area of about 46.8 square kilometers (that's about 18 square miles). Imagine a mix of different landscapes!
- Farmland and Forests: A big part of the land, about 35%, is used for farming. Another 17.5% is covered by forests, full of trees.
- Buildings and Roads: Only a small part, about 1.7%, has buildings or roads.
- Mountains and Rivers: The largest part, about 45.5%, is made up of non-productive land. This includes rocky mountains, glaciers, and rivers.
The village itself is built around a bridge that crosses the Reuss River. This river flows through the canton of Uri.
People of Attinghausen
Attinghausen is home to about 1,700 people. A small number of people, around 4.2%, are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 4.8%.
- Languages: Most people in Attinghausen speak German. It's the main language for about 96.6% of the population. A few people also speak Serbo-Croatian or Dutch.
- Education: Many adults in Attinghausen, about 71.9%, have finished a good level of education. This includes high school or even higher education like university.
- Jobs: The village has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work have jobs. People work in different areas:
- Farming: About 102 people work in farming, like growing crops or raising animals.
- Manufacturing: Around 80 people work in factories or making things.
- Services: The largest group, 153 people, work in service jobs. This includes things like shops, restaurants, or offices.
The number of people living in Attinghausen has changed a lot over time:
- In 1743, there were only 354 people.
- By 1900, the population had grown to 528.
- In 1950, it almost doubled to 993 people.
- By 2000, it reached 1,487 people, and it continues to grow today!
See also
In Spanish: Attinghausen para niños
