Ferrera, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ferrera
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Hinterrhein | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 75.46 km2 (29.14 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,316 m (4,318 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 79 | |
| • Density | 1.047/km2 (2.711/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7444
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| Localities | Innerferrera, Ausserferrera | |
| Surrounded by | Andeer, Avers, Madesimo (IT-SO), Mulegns, Piuro (IT-SO), Pignia, Riom-Parsonz, Salouf, Sufers | |
Ferrera is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Hinterrhein district of the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It's a beautiful place in the mountains of Switzerland.
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History of Ferrera
Ferrera was officially created on January 1, 2008. This happened when two smaller towns, Ausserferrera and Innerferrera, decided to join together. Think of it like two neighborhoods becoming one bigger town!
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that manage their own local affairs. This includes things like schools, roads, and local services.
Languages Spoken in Ferrera
In Ferrera, people mostly speak German. However, another important language in this part of Switzerland is Romansh.
How Languages Changed Over Time
Years ago, more people in Ferrera spoke Romansh. But over time, German became the main language. For example, in 1980, about 69% of people spoke German, and 29% spoke Romansh. By 2000, about 92% spoke German, and only a small number spoke Romansh. This shows how languages can change in a community over many years.
Villages of Ferrera
The municipality of Ferrera is made up of two main villages:
Gallery
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A view of Ausserferrera, one of Ferrera's villages.
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A look at Innerferrera, the other village in Ferrera.
See also
In Spanish: Ferrera para niños
