La Punt Chamues-ch facts for kids

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Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Maloja
Area
• Total	63.28 km2 (24.43 sq mi)
Elevation	1,687 m (5,535 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	686
• Density	10.841/km2 (28.077/sq mi)
Postal code	7522
Localities	La Punt, Chamues-ch
Surrounded by	Bergün/Bravuogn, Bever, Madulain, Pontresina, Samedan, Zuoz

La Punt Chamues-ch is a cool town in the Maloja Region of Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Graubünden. The name used to be Ponte-Campovasto in Italian until 1943.

History of La Punt Chamues-ch

The town of La Punt Chamues-ch has a long history. It was first mentioned around the years 1137-1139. Back then, it was known as Campolovasto. Later, in 1244, people started calling it Ponte.

Geography and Location

A view of La Punt Chamues-ch

An aerial view of the town in 1964

La Punt Chamues-ch covers an area of about 63.2 square kilometers. A big part of this land, about 33%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 15% of the area. Only a small part, about 1%, has buildings or roads. The rest of the land, more than half, is made up of rivers, glaciers, or mountains.

This town is part of the Maloja Region. It's actually made up of two smaller towns that have grown together. La Punt is on the north side of the valley. This is where the Albula Pass road ends. The main road (Road 27), a railway line with a station, and the Inn river all pass through La Punt.

Chamues-ch is on the south side of the valley. It's at the end of the Val Chamuera valley. It sits at the foot of a mountain called Piz Mezzaun. Both La Punt and Chamues-ch have hotels and shops. The buildings for the town government and fire department are located between the two parts.

People and Population

La Punt Chamues-ch has a population of about 686 people. Around 21.7% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in the town has grown by about 4.4%.

In 2000, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 48.8% were male and 51.2% were female.

Most adults in La Punt Chamues-ch have a good education. About 82.3% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a special college.

The town has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, many people worked in different areas:

• About 27 people worked in farming.
• About 64 people worked in manufacturing or construction.
• About 147 people worked in services, like hotels, shops, or offices.

Here's how the population has changed over time:

Languages Spoken

In La Punt Chamues-ch, people speak several languages. In 2000, most people (66.1%) spoke German. The second most common language was Romansh, spoken by 20.6% of the population. Italian was the third most common, spoken by 7.7%.

The official languages of the village are German and a special kind of Romansh called Puter. This is an Upper-Engadin Romansh dialect. A long time ago, almost everyone in the village spoke Romansh. But as the town traded more with other places, German became more common.

Here's a table showing how the languages have changed:

Important Historical Buildings

La Punt Chamues-ch has some very important historical buildings. These are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. They include the Albertini-Houses N. 324/325 and the Chesa Merleda. Both of these are old, grand houses built in the 17th century. They show the special Engadin style of architecture.

Transportation in La Punt Chamues-ch

Getting around La Punt Chamues-ch is easy. The town has its own railway station, called La Punt Chamues-ch. This station is on the Bever–Scuol-Tarasp line. Trains run regularly from here to other towns. You can travel to places like St. Moritz, Landquart, Scuol-Tarasp, and Pontresina.

See also

In Spanish: La Punt-Chamues-ch para niños