Flerden facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Flerden
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Flerden Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Flerden Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Viamala
Area
• Total	6.09 km2 (2.35 sq mi)
Elevation	1,231 m (4,039 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	247
• Density	40.56/km2 (105.05/sq mi)
Postal code	7426
Surrounded by	Masein, Portein, Safien, Tschappina, Urmein

Flerden (in Romansh: Flearda) is a small town in Switzerland. It is located in the Viamala Region within the Graubünden area. Flerden is known for its beautiful mountain views.

A Look at Flerden's Past

Flerden was first written about in the year 1156. Back then, its name was Flirden. This shows that people have lived in this area for a very long time.

Where is Flerden? (Geography)

Flerden covers an area of about 6.1 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). More than half of this land (54.6%) is used for farming. About 30% of the area is covered by forests.

A small part (3.6%) has buildings and roads. The rest (11.7%) is made up of rivers, glaciers, or mountains.

The town is located on the inner Heinzenberg mountain. It sits at a height of about 1,234 meters (4,049 feet) above sea level. Flerden is a haufendorf, which means it's a village that grew without a clear plan. Its buildings are often close together around a central area.

Who Lives in Flerden? (Demographics)

Flerden has a small population. As of the latest count, there are about 160 people living there. Only a small number (2.0%) of the people are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Flerden has grown by about 15.3%.

Age and Gender in Flerden

In 2000, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.5% were male and 50.5% were female.

Here's a quick look at the age groups in 2000:

• Children (0-9 years old): 8.8%
• Pre-teens (10-14 years old): 13.8%
• Teenagers (15-19 years old): 8.1%
• Young adults (20-29 years old): 5.6%
• Adults (30-39 years old): 10.6%
• Middle-aged adults (40-49 years old): 18.8%
• Older adults (50-59 years old): 13.1%
• Seniors (60-69 years old): 7.5%
• Older seniors (70-79 years old): 10.0%
• Very old seniors (80-89 years old): 3.8%

Politics and Education

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party was the SVP. They received 47.6% of the votes.

Most people in Flerden are well educated. About 81% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a specialized college.

Jobs and Work

Flerden has a very low unemployment rate, which means almost everyone who wants a job has one. Only about 0.32% of people are unemployed.

Most jobs in Flerden are in farming. In 2005, 42 people worked in farming. There were 16 businesses related to farming. A few people also work in manufacturing or construction. Some work in services like shops or offices.

How Flerden's Population Changed Over Time

The table below shows how the number of people living in Flerden has changed over many years:

What Languages are Spoken?

Most people in Flerden speak German. In 2000, about 95.6% of the population spoke German. The second most common language is Romansh, spoken by 3.8% of people. A very small number (0.6%) speak Italian.

See also

In Spanish: Flerden para niños