Duvin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Duvin
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 Duvin
Location in Switzerland
Duvin
Location in Canton of Graubünden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Surselva | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.93 km2 (6.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 84 | |
| • Density | 4.685/km2 (12.13/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7112
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| Surrounded by | Cumbel, Pitasch, Riein, Safien, Sankt Martin, Suraua | |
Duvin (German: Duvin ), Romansh: Duin ) is a small village in the Graubünden canton of Switzerland. It used to be its own municipality, which is like a small town with its own local government.
On January 1, 2014, Duvin joined with several other nearby villages. They all became part of a new, bigger municipality called Ilanz/Glion.
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A Look Back in Time
Duvin has a long history! The village was first written about around the year 840. Back then, it was called Auna.
Later, in 1290, its name changed slightly to Aiuns.
Where is Duvin?
Duvin is located in the Surselva district of Switzerland. It sits on a high area above the right side of the Lugnez valley.
The village is separated from other places like Camuns and Pitasch by deep canyons. Before it joined with other towns, Duvin covered an area of about 17.9 square kilometers (6.9 square miles).
- About 22% of this land is used for farming.
- Forests cover 40% of the area.
- Only 1% has buildings or roads.
- The rest (37%) is made up of non-productive land like rivers or mountains.
People of Duvin
As of 2011, Duvin had a population of 84 people. Over the past 10 years, the number of people living there grew by about 6.8%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Duvin speak Romansh (48.8%). This is a special language spoken in parts of Switzerland.
- About 47.5% of the people speak German.
- A smaller group (2.5%) speaks Italian.
Age Groups
In 2000, the population of Duvin was almost evenly split between males (47.9%) and females (52.1%).
Here's a look at the age groups:
- Children (0-9 years): 11.3% of the population.
- Teenagers (10-19 years): 18.8% of the population.
- Young Adults (20-29 years): 7.5% of the population.
- Adults (30-39 years): 20.0% of the population.
- Adults (40-49 years): 16.3% of the population.
- Adults (50-59 years): 10.0% of the population.
- Seniors (60-69 years): 11.3% of the population.
- Older Seniors (80-99 years): 5.0% of the population.
Education and Work
Many adults in Duvin have completed higher education. About 69.6% of people aged 25-64 have finished either high school or gone on to university.
In 2005, 24 people worked in the primary economic sector. This means they worked in jobs like farming.
The "Dun Vin" Route
There's a route called "Duvin" or "Dun vin" in the Lavaux region of Switzerland. This route is famous for its vineyards.
Monks helped develop these vineyards about 800 years ago. The history of winemaking in Lavaux goes back to the 11th century.
See also
In Spanish: Duvin para niños
