Grub, Appenzell Ausserrhoden facts for kids

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Grub Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Grub Location in Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden Show map of Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Appenzell Ausserrhoden
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	4.21 km2 (1.63 sq mi)
Elevation	813 m (2,667 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	980
• Density	232.8/km2 (603/sq mi)
Postal code	9035
Surrounded by	Eggersriet (SG), Heiden, Rehetobel

Grub AR is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It's a peaceful place with a population of just over 1,000 people.

History of Grub

An aerial view of Grub from 1923, taken by Walter Mittelholzer.

Grub has a long history! The town was first mentioned in official records way back in 1488. At that time, it was known by the name uss der Gruob.

Geography of Grub

The Protestant church in Grub AR.

Grub covers an area of about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). A big part of this land, about 53.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 33.1% of the area.

Around 12.8% of Grub's land has buildings or roads. The rest, a tiny 0.2%, is made up of natural features like rivers or mountains.

Grub is located in a region called Vorderland. It includes the main village of Grub and several smaller groups of houses called hamlets. There are also many individual farmhouses spread out.

An interesting fact is that the Protestant part of Grub AR is separated by a small creek from the Catholic Grub SG. This other Grub SG is now part of the nearby town of Eggersriet in the canton of St. Gallen.

People of Grub

Grub had a population of 1,014 people in 2008. About 9.3% of these residents were from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Grub has slightly decreased.

Most people in Grub speak German, about 94.4% of the population. Spanish is the second most common language, spoken by 1.0% of residents. Italian is the third most common, spoken by 0.5%.

In 2000, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 48.9% were male and 51.1% were female.

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

• Children aged 0-6 years: 8.7% of the population.
• Kids aged 6-15 years: 15.7% of the population.
• Teens aged 16-19 years: 4.8% of the population.
• Young adults aged 20-24 years: 4.2% of the population.
• Adults aged 25-44 years: 27.3% of the population.
• Adults aged 45-64 years: 24.6% of the population.
• Seniors aged 65-79 years: 10.8% of the population.
• Seniors over 80 years: 3.9% of the population.

Most people in Switzerland are well-educated. In Grub, about 73.8% of adults aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a special college called a Fachhochschule.

Grub has a low unemployment rate of 1.54%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.

In 2005, many people worked in different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: 48 people worked in jobs like farming. There were 19 businesses in this area.
• Secondary sector: 85 people worked in jobs like manufacturing or construction. There were 15 businesses in this area.
• Tertiary sector: 138 people worked in service jobs, like shops or offices. There were 30 businesses in this area.

The population of Grub has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the number of people living in Grub has changed through history:

See also

In Spanish: Grub (Appenzell) para niños