Igis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Igis
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 Igis
Location in Switzerland
Igis
Location in Canton of Graubünden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Landquart | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.92 km2 (4.22 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 563 m (1,847 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2020)
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| • Total | 7,738 | |
| • Density | 708.6/km2 (1,835.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7206
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| Surrounded by | Maienfeld, Malans, Mastrils, Valzeina, Zizers | |
Igis (which is Eigias in Romansh) used to be a town, or municipality, in the Graubünden area of Switzerland. Many people know its smaller part, Landquart, better. This is because Landquart has a busy train station and a motorway exit. On January 1, 2012, Igis and another town called Mastrils joined together. They formed a new, bigger town called Landquart.
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History of Igis
Igis was first mentioned in old writings around the year 840. Back then, it was known by names like Ovinae or Aviuns. Over time, its name changed a few times. For example, in 1149 it was called Auuine, and by 1253, it was known as Yges.
Geography of Igis
Igis covers an area of about 10.9 square kilometers (about 4.2 square miles). A large part of this land, about 44%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 30% of the area. About 20% of the land has buildings or roads on it. The rest, about 5%, is made up of natural features like rivers or mountains.
Igis is an important place for travel in the Rheintal-Prättigau region. It's also one of the biggest towns in Graubünden when you look at how many people live there. The area includes the main village of Igis and the section called Landquart.
People of Igis
Igis has a population of over 7,500 people. About 15% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Igis has grown steadily.
Most people in Igis speak German, which is about 83% of the population. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and Italian.
Many adults in Igis, about 67%, have finished high school or gone on to higher education like university. This means a lot of people have good training and skills.
Economy of Igis
Igis has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. The town has different types of businesses:
- Farming: About 144 people work in farming, which is the primary sector. This includes jobs like growing crops or raising animals.
- Manufacturing: Over 1,500 people work in the secondary sector. This means jobs in factories or making things.
- Services: The largest number of people, over 2,100, work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in shops, offices, schools, and hospitals.
Cool Places to See
Marschlins Castle
One of the most important historical places in Igis is Marschlins Castle. This castle and its grounds are considered a very important national heritage site in Switzerland. It has been the family home of the noble Salis-Marschlins family for a long time.
Falkenstein Castle Ruins
Besides Marschlins Castle, Igis also has the ruins of Falkenstein Castle. Even though it's in ruins, it's still an interesting place to visit and imagine what it was like long ago.
Churches in Igis
- St. Fidelis Catholic Church: This church was built in Landquart in 1908.
- Reformed Church in Igis: The main part of this church was made bigger in 1486. The date 1486 is even carved into the stone of its main entrance. Some parts of the church might be even older, possibly from a church mentioned way back in 841!
- Church in Landquart: As the village of Landquart grew, a new church was needed. Land was bought in 1914, and the church was built between 1925 and 1926.
If you arrive at Landquart train station, you can also start a multi-day hike from there. It's called the Prättigauer Höhenweg and goes towards Klosters.
See also
In Spanish: Igis para niños
