Küblis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Küblis
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 Küblis
Location in Switzerland
Küblis
Location in Canton of Graubünden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Prättigau/Davos | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.14 km2 (3.14 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 814 m (2,671 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 891 | |
| • Density | 109.46/km2 (283.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7240
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| Surrounded by | Conters im Prättigau, Fideris, Luzein, Saas im Prättigau, Sankt Antönien | |
Küblis (also spelled Kublis) is a charming village in Switzerland. It is located in the beautiful Prättigau valley. Küblis is a municipality in the Prättigau/Davos Region within the canton of Graubünden. It's a great place to explore the Swiss Alps!
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A Glimpse into Küblis's Past
Küblis has a long history. It was first mentioned in official records in the year 1351. Back then, it was known as ze Cüblins. A few decades later, in 1389, its name changed slightly to Kúblis. This shows that the village has been a part of the region for many centuries.
Where is Küblis Located?
Küblis covers an area of about 8.1 square kilometers (around 3.1 square miles). A large part of this land, about 44%, is used for farming. Forests cover another big portion, about 42.4% of the area. Buildings and roads make up about 4.9% of the land. The rest of the area, about 8.6%, includes natural features like rivers and mountains.
The village is nestled in the Prättigau valley. It's an important spot because roads branch off from here to other nearby villages. These include St. Antönien, Conters, Fideris, and Jenaz. Küblis itself is a long village, and it also has smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets are Prada, Tälfsch, and Pläviggin.
People of Küblis
Küblis has a population of around 800 people. A small part of the population, about 15.4%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Küblis has gone down a little.
Most people in Küblis speak German, which is about 93.5% of the population. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by about 2.7% of residents. Italian is the third most common language, spoken by about 1.3% of the people.
Age Groups in Küblis
The population of Küblis is made up of different age groups. About 15.4% of the people are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 12.9% of the population.
Adults aged 20 to 29 are about 11.2%. Those aged 30 to 39 are about 16.3%. People aged 40 to 49 are about 13.0%, and those aged 50 to 59 are about 11.0%. Older adults, aged 60 to 69, make up about 9.0%. People aged 70 to 79 are about 7.0%. There are also some very old residents, with about 3.7% aged 80 to 89, and a few people even older than 90.
Education and Jobs
People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Küblis, about 68.1% of adults (aged 25-64) have completed higher education. This means they have either finished a non-mandatory upper secondary school or gone on to university.
Küblis has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work have jobs. Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 39 people work in farming, with around 15 businesses in this area.
- Manufacturing: About 166 people work in manufacturing and production, with 17 businesses.
- Services: The largest group, about 299 people, work in the service sector. This includes jobs like shops, hotels, and offices. There are 58 businesses in this sector.
Population Over Time
The table below shows how the population of Küblis has changed over many years:
| year | population |
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| 1850 | 455 |
| 1900 | 416 |
| 1950 | 716 |
| 2000 | 830 |
Important Buildings in Küblis
One very important building in Küblis is the Zentrale Küblis der Bündner Kraftwerke. This is a central power plant. It is so important that it is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special building that is protected because of its historical or cultural value.
Getting Around Küblis
Küblis has its own railway station, called Küblis. This station is on the Landquart–Davos Platz line. You can catch trains from here to many different places. These include Disentis/Mustér, Scuol-Tarasp, Landquart, St. Moritz, and Davos Platz. The train makes it easy to travel to and from Küblis!
Weather in Küblis
Küblis experiences about 132 days of rain each year. On average, it receives about 1116 millimeters (44 inches) of precipitation annually.
The wettest month is August. During this month, Küblis gets about 127 millimeters (5 inches) of rain. It rains for an average of 13.2 days in August. June has the most days with rain, also 13.2 days on average, but with slightly less total rain (118 millimeters or 4.6 inches). The driest month of the year is October, with about 66 millimeters (2.6 inches) of precipitation over 13.2 days.
Images for kids
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A wind rose, showing directions.
See also
In Spanish: Küblis para niños
