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Sorte, Comune Lostallo Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Sorte, Comune Lostallo Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Moesa
Area
• Total	50.86 km2 (19.64 sq mi)
Elevation	439 m (1,440 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	840
• Density	16.52/km2 (42.78/sq mi)
Postal code	6558
Surrounded by	Cama, Cauco, Gordona (IT-SO), Menarola (IT-SO), Soazza, Verdabbio

Lostallo is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Moesa Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It's a charming place nestled in the beautiful Swiss landscape.

A Glimpse into Lostallo's Past

Lostallo was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 1219. That's over 800 years ago! Imagine what life was like there centuries ago.

Lostallo's Location and Landscape

Aerial view of Lostallo in 1953

Lostallo covers an area of about 50.9 square kilometers (around 19.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 59%, is covered by forests. About 6.8% is used for farming. Only a small portion, 1.8%, has buildings or roads. The rest, about 32.3%, is made up of rivers, mountains, or glaciers.

Before 2017, Lostallo was part of the Mesocco sub-district. It sits on the right bank of the Moesa river. The municipality includes the main village of Lostallo. It also has two smaller communities: Cabbiolo to the north and Sorte to the south.

Who Lives in Lostallo?

Lostallo has a population of 840 people. About 11.7% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 5%.

Most people in Lostallo speak Italian, which is 81.4% of the population. German is the second most common language, spoken by 13.4% of residents. Portuguese is the third most common language, spoken by 2.0% of the people.

Age and Gender in Lostallo

In Lostallo, the population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 50.9% are male and 49.1% are female.

Here's a look at the age groups:

• Children (0-9 years old): 12.2% of the population.
• Young Teenagers (10-14 years old): 4.9% of the population.
• Older Teenagers (15-19 years old): 4.0% of the population.
• Young Adults (20-29 years old): 13.6% of the population.
• Adults (30-59 years old): This is the largest group, making up 45.1% of the population.
• Seniors (60-99 years old): 20.3% of the population.

Education and Jobs

Most people in Switzerland are well-educated. In Lostallo, about 70.6% of adults (aged 25-64) have completed higher education. This means they finished high school or went on to university.

Lostallo has a low unemployment rate of 2.25%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.

The jobs in Lostallo are divided into three main types:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 49 people work in this area.
• Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing or construction. About 50 people work in this area.
• Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops or offices. About 45 people work in this area.

Population Over Time

Here's how Lostallo's population has changed over the years:

See also

In Spanish: Lostallo para niños