Realp facts for kids

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Realp Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Realp Location in Canton of Uri Show map of Canton of Uri
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Uri
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	77.84 km2 (30.05 sq mi)
Elevation	1,538 m (5,046 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	142
• Density	1.824/km2 (4.725/sq mi)
Postal code	6491
Surrounded by	Airolo (TI), Bedretto (TI), Göschenen, Hospental, Oberwald (VS)

Realp is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It used to be known as Frialp in an old German dialect called Urnerdeutsch.

A Look Back in Time

Realp was first written about in the year 1363. Back then, it was called Riealb. This is the earliest record we have of the town.

Where is Realp Located?

The village center of Realp

Realp covers an area of about 78 square kilometers (about 30 square miles). This area is quite large for a small town.

• A big part of the land, about 41.6%, is used for farming. This includes fields and pastures where animals graze.
• Only a small part, 2.3%, is covered by forests.
• Even less, 0.6%, has buildings or roads. This is where people live and move around.
• The largest part, 55.4%, is made up of non-productive land. This means it has rivers, glaciers, or mountains that are not used for farming or building.

Realp is located on the way up to the Furka Pass. This is a famous mountain pass in the Swiss Alps.

Who Lives in Realp?

Realp has a small population. As of the latest count, there are 142 people living there.

• About 7.8% of the people living in Realp are from other countries.
• Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Realp has gone down by about 22.7%.
• Most people in Realp speak German.
• In 2007, the population was almost evenly split between males (50.3%) and females (49.7%).

When it comes to education, about half of the adults in Realp (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.

Realp has a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find a job.

Here is how the population of Realp has changed over the years:

Winter Fun: Skiing in Realp

Realp is part of a larger ski area called Skiarena Andermatt-Sedrun.

• It has a small ski lift called a T-bar. This lift takes skiers up a gentle slope.
• There is a special run for beginners, which is perfect for those learning to ski.
• Near Realp, you can also enjoy cross-country skiing. This is a different type of skiing where you glide across flat or gently rolling terrain.
• There is also a biathlon course. Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

Getting Around Realp

Realp has two railway stations. These stations help people travel to and from the municipality.

• One station is simply called Realp.
• The other is called Realp DFB. This station is part of a special heritage railway, which means it uses older trains or tracks for historical trips.

See also

In Spanish: Realp para niños