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Domat/Ems Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Domat/Ems Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Imboden
Area
• Total	24.22 km2 (9.35 sq mi)
Elevation	586 m (1,923 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	8,161
• Density	336.95/km2 (872.70/sq mi)
Postal code	7013
Surrounded by	Bonaduz, Chur, Feldis/Veulden, Felsberg, Malix, Rhäzüns, Rothenbrunnen, Scheid, Tamins

Domat/Ems is a town in the Imboden Region of the Graubünden canton in Switzerland. It is known by its Romansh name, Domat, and its German name, Ems. Since 1943, the official name has been the combination of both.

A Look at Domat/Ems History

An aerial view of Domat/Ems from 1925.

Domat/Ems was first mentioned in old records in the year 765. Back then, it was called colonia de Amede. The German name for the town is Ems. The Romansh name is Domat. In 1943, both names were officially combined to form Domat/Ems.

Exploring Domat/Ems Geography

Domat/Ems covers an area of about 24.2 square kilometers (9.3 square miles). A large part of this land, about 53.8%, is covered by forests. About 27.7% of the area is used for farming. Around 12.2% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest, about 6.4%, is made up of rivers or mountains.

The town is located on the right side of the Rhine river. Before 2017, it was part of the Rhäzüns sub-district. Now, it is part of the Imboden Region.

Domat/Ems Population and People

Domat/Ems has a population of 8,161. About 18.5% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the population has grown by about 7.2%.

In 2000, the population was almost evenly split between males (49.4%) and females (50.6%). The town has people of all ages. For example, about 10.6% of the population is under 9 years old. About 15.3% are between 30 and 39 years old. And about 9.4% are between 60 and 69 years old.

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party was the Swiss People's Party, which got 33.3% of the votes. Other popular parties included the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland and the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland.

Most adults in Domat/Ems are well-educated. About 68.9% of people aged 25–64 have finished advanced schooling. This includes high school or even university.

Domat/Ems has a low unemployment rate of 1.55%. Many people work in different areas. About 108 people work in farming. Around 1,782 people work in factories and manufacturing. And 895 people work in service jobs, like shops or offices.

In 2000, many people in Domat/Ems were Roman Catholic (63.7%). About 20.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also people who followed the Orthodox Church and Islam. Some people did not belong to any church.

Here is how the population of Domat/Ems has changed over time:

Languages Spoken in Domat/Ems

Most people in Domat/Ems speak German. In 2000, about 73.3% of the population spoke German. The second most common language is Romansh, spoken by 11.0% of the people. Italian is the third most common language, spoken by 7.4%.

Here is a table showing the languages spoken in Domat/Ems over the years:

Interesting Places to See in Domat/Ems

The Dreibündenstein Monument

The Dreibündenstein monument, built in 1915.

The Dreibündenstein is a special stone monument. It marks the spot where three historical groups, called the Three Leagues, met. These leagues later formed the canton of Graubünden. The stone is located high up on a mountain, at 2,160 meters (7,087 feet) above sea level. It sits on the border of Domat/Ems and two other towns.

The original stone was placed in 1722. Today, that old stone is in a museum in Chur. The tall stone marker you see now was built in 1915. In 1970, a chair lift was added to the mountain. This makes it much easier for people to visit the monument.

Important Heritage Churches

The Church of St. John the Baptist.

Domat/Ems has two churches that are very important historical sites. They are the Baselgia S. Gion Baptista (Church of St. John the Baptist) and the Chaplutta S. Peder (Church of St. Peter).

The Church of St. John the Baptist was built on top of an old guard tower. This tower was made part of the church when it was first built. In the early 1500s, the church was rebuilt in a Gothic style. Beautiful wooden carvings were added to its altars at that time.

The Church of St. Peter was built around the year 800. It was built on the remains of an even older church from the 7th or 8th century.

Modern Fravi Apartment Building

The modern Fravi Apartment building.

The Fravi apartment building is a modern building in Domat/Ems. It was designed by architect Raphael Zuber and built between 2005 and 2016. This building was even shown at a famous architecture exhibition in Venice in 2016.

Getting Around Domat/Ems

Domat/Ems has four railway stations. These stations connect the town to other places like Disentis/Mustér, Scuol-Tarasp, Chur, and St. Moritz. The train lines make it easy for people to travel to and from Domat/Ems.

See also

In Spanish: Domat/Ems para niños