Gonten facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gonten District Bezirk Gonten
District
Coat of arms
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Appenzell Innerrhoden
Area
• Total	24.7 km2 (9.5 sq mi)
Elevation	902 m (2,959 ft)
Population  (December 2020)
• Total	1,442
• Density	58.38/km2 (151.2/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	9108
SFOS number	3102
Municipalities	Appenzell Innerrhoden has no municipalities
Website	http://www.gonten.ch

Gonten District is a special area in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. It's like a small local government area. In Switzerland, districts are important for how regions are managed.

What is Gonten District?

Gonten is one of the six districts in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. These districts are similar to towns or municipalities in other countries. However, in Appenzell Innerrhoden, they are called districts.

Location and Size

Gonten District is located in the eastern part of Switzerland. It covers an area of about 24.7 square kilometers (about 9.5 square miles). The district is quite high up, with an average elevation of 902 meters (2,959 feet) above sea level. This means it has beautiful mountain views.

Population

As of the latest count, Gonten District has a population of around 1,400 people. This makes it a smaller, quieter place compared to bigger cities. The population density is calculated automatically based on its size and number of people.

Daily Life in Gonten

People in Gonten use the postal code 9108. The official time zone is Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2. This is common across many European countries.

The official website for Gonten District is www.gonten.ch. You can find more information about the area there.

Images for kids

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  A view of the Gonten area, showing its natural beauty.

See also

In Spanish: Gonten para niños