Ladir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ladir
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 Ladir
Location in Switzerland
Ladir
Location in Canton of Graubünden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Surselva | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.21 km2 (2.78 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,276 m (4,186 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 115 | |
| • Density | 15.95/km2 (41.31/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7155
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| Surrounded by | Falera, Ruschein, Schluein, Schnaus | |
Ladir used to be a small town, or 'municipality', in Switzerland. It was part of the Surselva district in the canton of Graubünden. On January 1, 2014, Ladir joined with many other small towns to form a new, bigger municipality called Ilanz/Glion.
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A Look at Ladir's Past
Ladir has a long history! It was first mentioned way back around the year 850. Back then, it was known as Leitura.
Where Ladir is Located
Before it joined with other towns, Ladir covered about 7.2 square kilometers (2.8 square miles). About half of its land (50.3%) was used for farming. A big part (42.2%) was covered by forests. The rest of the land included buildings, roads, rivers, or mountains.
Ladir is located high up on the northern side of an area called "Gruob," also known as the Ilanz area. It includes the main village of Ladir. It also has a special mountain settlement called Dadens da Ladir. This settlement is an exclave, meaning it's a part of Ladir that is separate from the main village.
The Senda Sursilvana is a long hiking trail that goes through Ladir. It follows the northern side of the Vorderrhein river.
People of Ladir
In 2011, Ladir had a population of 115 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living there stayed about the same. Most people in Ladir speak Romansh (57%). The next most common language is German (41.1%). A small number of people speak French (1.9%).
In 2000, about 53% of the people were male and 47% were female. About 26% of the population were children and teenagers (under 19 years old).
Working in Ladir
Ladir has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, a few people worked in farming. There were also a couple of businesses in manufacturing and services.
Learning in Ladir
Ladir has not had its own school since 1980. Children from Ladir go to school in the nearby town of Ruschein. Older students, who are in secondary school, go to Ilanz for their education. Many adults in Ladir have completed higher education, like university.
Places to See in Ladir
The village church is dedicated to St. Zeno. It was first mentioned in records way back in the year 998. The paintings on the choir wall inside the church are very beautiful and worth seeing. Ladir also offers amazing views of the mountains and valleys all around it.
See also
In Spanish: Ladir para niños
