Rothenbrunnen facts for kids

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Rothenbrunnen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Rothenbrunnen Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Viamala
Area
• Total	3.11 km2 (1.20 sq mi)
Elevation	625 m (2,051 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	304
• Density	97.7/km2 (253.2/sq mi)
Postal code	7405
Surrounded by	Cazis, Domat/Ems, Feldis/Veulden, Rhäzüns, Scheid, Tumegl/Tomils

Rothenbrunnen (which is called Romansh: Giuvaulta in Romansh) is a small town, also known as a municipality. It is located in the Viamala Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

History of Rothenbrunnen

Rothenbrunnen was first mentioned in official records in 1472. Back then, it was known as Hof Juvalt. Later, in 1572, it got its current name, zum Roten Brunnen.

Geography of Rothenbrunnen

Rothenbrunnen village from above

Rothenbrunnen covers an area of about 3.1 square kilometers (1.2 square miles). A large part of this land, about 67.7%, is covered by forests. About 11.6% of the land is used for farming. Buildings and roads take up 9.4% of the area. The remaining 11.3% is made up of things like rivers or mountains.

Until 2017, Rothenbrunnen was part of the Domleschg sub-district. Now, it is part of the Viamala Region. The town is a linear village, meaning it stretches out along a line. It is located on the right side of the Hinterrhein river. The small settlement of Ravetsch (also called Ravetg) is also part of Rothenbrunnen.

Rothenbrunnen's Coat of Arms

The famous Rothenbrunnen fountain

The coat of arms for Rothenbrunnen shows a red fountain on a silver background. Above it, there is a golden star on a blue background. This design is an example of "canting arms." This means the picture on the coat of arms helps explain the name of the place. In German, "Rothen" means red, and "brunnen" means fountain. So, the red fountain on the coat of arms represents the town's name.

The fountain also reminds people of the special healing waters that Rothenbrunnen was known for.

Population and People of Rothenbrunnen

Rothenbrunnen has a population of 304. In 2008, about 11.2% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has slightly decreased by about 6.5%.

In 2000, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 47.5% were male and 52.5% were female.

Here's a look at the age groups in Rothenbrunnen in 2000:

• 13.7% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• 6.6% were 10 to 14 years old.
• 9.2% were 15 to 19 years old.
• 9.0% were young adults aged 20 to 29.
• 16.6% were 30 to 39 years old.
• 15.9% were 40 to 49 years old.
• 16.1% were 50 to 59 years old.
• 7.3% were seniors aged 60 to 69.
• 2.6% were 70 to 79 years old.
• 1.9% were 80 to 89 years old.
• 0.9% were 90 to 99 years old.

In the 2007 federal election, the most popular political party was the SVP. They received 44.6% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SPS (22.4%), the FDP (15%), and the CVP (10.5%).

Many adults in Rothenbrunnen have a good education. About 58.1% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.

The unemployment rate in Rothenbrunnen is quite low, at 1.29%. In 2005, a small number of people worked in farming. More people worked in manufacturing and construction. The largest number of people worked in the service industry, which includes jobs like retail, healthcare, and tourism.

Here is a table showing how the population of Rothenbrunnen has changed over time:

Languages Spoken in Rothenbrunnen

Most people in Rothenbrunnen speak German. In 2000, about 83.2% of the population spoke German. Romansh was the second most common language, spoken by 7.6% of the people. Portuguese was the third most common, spoken by 2.1%.

Here is a table showing the languages spoken in Rothenbrunnen over different years:

Important Heritage Sites

Ruins of Hochjuvalt castle

The old ruins of Hochjuvalt Castle are very important. They are listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means they are protected because of their historical and cultural value.

Weather in Rothenbrunnen

Rothenbrunnen usually has about 101 days of rain each year. On average, it receives about 850 millimeters (33.5 inches) of rain. The wettest month is August, with about 105 millimeters (4.1 inches) of rain over 10.9 days. The driest month is February, with about 45 millimeters (1.8 inches) of rain over 10.9 days.

Transportation in Rothenbrunnen

The Rhaetian Railway provides train services to Rothenbrunnen (Rhaetian Railway station). This makes it easy to travel to and from the town.

See also

In Spanish: Rothenbrunnen para niños