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Haldenstein

Former municipality of Switzerland

Coat of arms

Haldenstein

Location in Switzerland

Haldenstein

Location in Canton of Grisons

Switzerland

Area

• Total

18.56 km² (7.17 sq mi)

Elevation

528 m (1,732 ft)

Population

(December 2019)

• Total

1,090

• Density

58.73/km² (152.1/sq mi)

Postal code

7023

Surrounded by

Chur, Felsberg, Pfäfers (SG), Trimmis, Untervaz

Haldenstein was once a town, also called a municipality, in the Plessur Region of Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Grisons. On January 1, 2021, Haldenstein joined the nearby city of Chur.

History of Haldenstein
Geography and Landscape
People and Population
- Education and Work
- Population Changes Over Time
Important Historical Sites
Famous People
See also

History of Haldenstein

Haldenstein was first mentioned in old records in the year 1149. Back then, it was known by the name Lanze. Later, in 1370, it was called Lentz inferior.

Geography and Landscape

An aerial view of Haldenstein in 1957.

Haldenstein covers an area of about 18.6 square kilometers (7.2 square miles). A large part of this land, about 53.9%, is covered by forests. About 25.6% of the land is used for farming. Only a small portion, 2.1%, has buildings or roads. The rest, 18.4%, is made up of rivers, glaciers, or mountains.

The town is located north of Chur. It sits on the left bank of the Rhine River. Haldenstein includes its main village, which is about 572 meters (1,877 feet) above sea level. It also has two smaller villages, called hamlets: Batänja (which used to be called Sewils) at 1,400 meters (4,593 feet) and Berg at 1,505 meters (4,938 feet).

The main village of Haldenstein is a haufendorf. This means it's an unplanned village where buildings are packed closely together around a central area. The boundaries of the municipality stretch from the Rhine River up to the Calanda mountain. This mountain forms the border with the canton of St. Gallen.

People and Population

The Protestant church in Haldenstein.

In 2019, Haldenstein had a population of 1,090 people. About 9.9% of the people living there in 2008 were from other countries. Over the ten years leading up to 2008, the population grew by almost 20%.

Most people in Haldenstein speak German. In 2000, about 92.8% of the population spoke German. Italian was the second most common language, spoken by 2.8% of the people. The Romansh language was spoken by 2.0% of the population.

Education and Work

Many adults in Haldenstein have a good education. About 83.9% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.

Haldenstein has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, about 24 people worked in farming. There were also 114 people working in manufacturing and construction. Another 105 people worked in the service industry, like shops or offices.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Haldenstein has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population at different times:

year	population
1803	349
1850	492
1900	464
1950	521
1990	677
2000	808

Important Historical Sites

Haldenstein is home to some important historical places. The Ruins of Haldenstein fortress and Schloss Haldenstein are both listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. This means they are very important to the country's history and culture.