Castrisch facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Castrisch
Former municipality of Switzerland
Coat of arms
Castrisch Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Castrisch Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Surselva
Area
• Total	7.19 km2 (2.78 sq mi)
Elevation	722 m (2,369 ft)
Population  (Dec 2011)
• Total	396
• Density	55.08/km2 (142.65/sq mi)
Postal code	7126
Surrounded by	Ilanz, Riein, Sagogn, Schluein, Sevgein, Valendas

Castrisch is a small, former town in the beautiful Graubünden region of Switzerland. It's located in an area called Surselva. Before 2014, Castrisch was its own separate town.

On January 1, 2014, Castrisch joined with many other nearby towns. These included Ilanz, Ladir, Luven, Pitasch, Riein, Ruschein, Schnaus, Sevgein, Duvin, Pigniu, Rueun, and Siat. Together, they formed a new, bigger municipality called Ilanz/Glion. For a long time, until 1943, Castrisch was known by its German name, Kästris.

Castrisch Through Time: A Brief History

Castrisch has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 765. This means people have been living and working in Castrisch for over 1200 years.

Exploring Castrisch: Geography and Landscape

A railroad line leaving Castrisch

An aerial view of Castrisch from 1954

Before it merged, Castrisch covered an area of about 7.2 square kilometers (about 2.8 square miles). Imagine a place where nature is everywhere!

• A big part of Castrisch, about 40.8%, is used for farming. This means there are fields where crops are grown or animals graze.
• Even more of the land, about 51.3%, is covered by forests. These are natural areas filled with trees.
• About 3.3% of the land has buildings or roads. This is where people live and move around.
• The remaining 4.6% is made up of natural features like rivers or mountains.

Castrisch is located near the Vorderrhein river. It's also on the route that connects Schluein to Safien.

Who Lives in Castrisch: Population and People

In 2011, Castrisch had a population of 396 people.

• As of 2008, about 2.9% of the people living in Castrisch were from other countries.
• Over the past 10 years, the population has slightly decreased.

Languages Spoken in Castrisch

Most people in Castrisch speak one of two main languages:

• About 48.5% of the population speaks Romansh. This is a special language spoken in parts of Switzerland.
• Almost as many people, about 48.1%, speak German.
• A smaller number of people, about 1.2%, speak Spanish.

Age Groups in Castrisch

Let's look at the different age groups in Castrisch, based on information from 2000:

• Children (0-9 years old): 53 children, making up 12.9% of the population.
• Teenagers (10-19 years old): 66 teenagers, making up 16.0% of the population.
• Young Adults (20-29 years old): 39 people, making up 9.5% of the population.
• Adults (30-59 years old): This is the largest group, with 173 people (42.0%).
• Seniors (60-99 years old): 81 people, making up 19.6% of the population.

Education and Jobs in Castrisch

People in Switzerland generally have good education. In Castrisch, about 69% of adults (aged 25-64) have completed higher education. This means they have gone beyond basic schooling, perhaps to a university.

Castrisch has a low unemployment rate of 1.27%. This means most people who want to work can find a job.

• Farming Sector: In 2005, 22 people worked in farming, with 8 businesses in this area.
• Manufacturing Sector: 13 people worked in making things, with 5 businesses.
• Service Sector: 33 people worked in services (like shops or offices), with 8 businesses.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how Castrisch's population has changed over the years:

See also

In Spanish: Castrisch para niños