Lantsch/Lenz facts for kids
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Lantsch/Lenz
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 Lantsch/Lenz
Location in Switzerland
Lantsch/Lenz
Location in Canton of Grisons
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Grisons | |
| District | Albula | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.81 km2 (8.42 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,328 m (4,357 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 560 | |
| • Density | 25.68/km2 (66.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7083
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| Surrounded by | Alvaneu, Alvaschein, Arosa, Brienz/Brinzauls, Vaz/Obervaz | |
Lantsch/Lenz (called 'Lenz' in German, and Lantsch in Romansh) is a small town, also known as a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Albula Region in the canton of Grisons. Most people here speak German, but a good number also speak Romansh.
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History of Lantsch/Lenz
Lantsch/Lenz is a very old place. It was first written about around the year 850. Back then, it was known by the name Lanzes.
Geography of Lantsch/Lenz
Lantsch/Lenz covers an area of about 21.8 square kilometers (about 8.4 square miles). A big part of this land, about 27%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 34.4% of the area.
About 3.8% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest, about 34.8%, is made up of things like rivers, glaciers, or mountains. These parts are not used for farming or building.
The town is located high up, at about 1,294 meters (4,245 feet) above sea level. It sits on a flat area above the Albula river. Lantsch/Lenz is a "linear village," which means its buildings are mostly spread out along a road. Before 1943, the town was simply called Lenz.
People and Languages
Lantsch/Lenz has a population of about 350 to 500 people. A small part of the population, around 12.5%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has slowly grown.
Most people in Lantsch/Lenz speak German. Romansh is the second most common language. A smaller number of people also speak Albanian.
In Switzerland, people are generally well-educated. In Lantsch/Lenz, many adults have completed higher education. This means they went to a university or a special college after finishing high school.
The town has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. People in Lantsch/Lenz work in different areas. Some work in farming, which is the "primary sector." Others work in factories or making things, which is the "secondary sector." Many more people work in services, like shops, hotels, or offices. This is called the "tertiary sector."
Important Buildings
St. Mary's Church in Lantsch/Lenz is a very special building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is an important historical and cultural place for the whole country.
See also
In Spanish: Lantsch/Lenz para niños
