Langwies facts for kids
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Langwies
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 Langwies
Location in Switzerland
Langwies
Location in Canton of Graubünden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Plessur | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 54.85 km2 (21.18 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,377 m (4,518 ft) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 292 | |
| • Density | 5.324/km2 (13.788/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7057
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| Surrounded by | Arosa, Conters im Prättigau, Davos, Fideris, Klosters-Serneus, Peist | |
Langwies was a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Plessur district of the canton of Graubünden.
On January 1, 2013, Langwies joined with several other towns. These included Calfreisen, Castiel, Lüen, Molinis, Peist, and St. Peter-Pagig. Together, they all became part of the larger municipality of Arosa.
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History of Langwies
Langwies is an old settlement with a long history. The first time anyone wrote about Langwies was in the year 1384. Back then, it was called die lang Wise. This name means "the long meadow" in German.
Geography of Langwies
Before it joined Arosa, Langwies covered an area of about 54.9 square kilometers (21.2 square miles). This is a pretty large area for a small town.
A big part of this land, almost half (48.8%), was used for farming. About a quarter (22.6%) was covered by forests. Only a small bit (1.2%) had buildings or roads. The rest (27.5%) was made up of natural features like rivers, glaciers, or mountains.
Location and Hamlets
Langwies is located in a part of the Plessur district called Schanfigg. It sits on the shortest path between two important Swiss towns: Chur and Davos. This path goes over a mountain pass called the Strela pass.
The municipality of Langwies included the main village of Langwies. It also had several smaller villages, known as hamlets. These hamlets were Platz, Litzirüti, Fondei, and Sapün.
Railway Stations
Langwies has its own railway station, called Langwies railway station. It is located on the edge of the village, a bit lower down the hillside. This station is part of the Chur-Arosa railway line.
There is another railway station in the hamlet of Litzirüti. This station is called Litzirüti railway station. Both stations help people travel easily through the area.
People of Langwies
In 2010, Langwies had a population of 292 people. A small number of these people (6.8% in 2008) were from other countries. Over ten years, the number of people living in Langwies went down by about 6.1%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Langwies speak German. In 2000, about 97% of the population spoke German. A few people also spoke Romansh (0.7%) or Dutch (0.7%).
Age Groups
In 2000, the population of Langwies was split almost evenly between males and females. About 48.1% were male and 51.9% were female.
Here's a look at the different age groups:
- Children (0-9 years old): 9.9%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 11.2%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 5.9%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 44.5%
- Seniors (60-99 years old): 28.4%
Education and Jobs
Many adults in Langwies have a good education. About 76.7% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a special college called a Fachhochschule.
Langwies had a very low unemployment rate of 0.83% in 2005. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Most jobs in Langwies were in farming. In 2005, 48 people worked in the farming sector. There were also a few jobs in manufacturing and many jobs in the service sector, like tourism or shops.
Important Buildings and Sites
One very important structure in Langwies is the Langwieser Viaduct. This is a large bridge used by the Rhätische Bahn railway. It is so important that it is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a special building that the country wants to protect.
Images for kids
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A train heads up the line at Langwies.
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An aerial view of Langwies from 1800 meters high, taken in 1928.
See also
In Spanish: Langwies para niños
