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Rüte District

Bezirk Rüte

District

Coat of arms

Country

Switzerland

Canton

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Capital

Appenzell (town)

Area

• Total

40.9 km² (15.8 sq mi)

Elevation

799 m (2,621 ft)

Population

(December 2020)

• Total

3,752

• Density

91.74/km² (237.6/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

Postal code

9050

SFOS number

3103

Municipalities

Appenzell Innerrhoden has no municipalities

Website

http://www.ruete.ch

Rüte District was a special area in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. It was like a local government area. Even though it's not a district anymore, it was an important part of the region.

About Rüte District
- What is a District?
- Appenzell Innerrhoden
  - Geography and Nature
  - Population
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About Rüte District

Rüte District was located in the eastern part of Switzerland. It was one of the six districts that made up the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The district was known for its beautiful natural scenery.

What is a District?

In Switzerland, a district is a type of administrative area. It's a bit like a county or a borough in other countries. Districts help organize local government and services. However, some cantons, like Appenzell Innerrhoden, have unique ways of organizing their areas.

Appenzell Innerrhoden

Rüte District was part of Appenzell Innerrhoden. This canton is famous for its traditions and stunning landscapes. It is one of the smallest cantons in Switzerland. The capital of Appenzell Innerrhoden is the town of Appenzell (town).

Geography and Nature

Rüte District covered an area of about 40.9 square kilometers (15.8 square miles). It was located in a mountainous region. The average elevation of the district was around 799 meters (2,621 feet) above sea level. This means it had many hills and valleys.

The area is known for its green meadows and forests. You can find many hiking trails there. The beautiful Alps mountains are also nearby.

Population

The population of Rüte District was about 3,103 people. This number is based on the Swiss population count. The district was not very densely populated. This means there were not many people living close together.