Schluein facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Schluein
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Schluein Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Schluein Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Surselva
Area
• Total	4.79 km2 (1.85 sq mi)
Elevation	762 m (2,500 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	611
• Density	127.56/km2 (330.4/sq mi)
Postal code	7151
Surrounded by	Castrisch, Falera, Ilanz, Ladir, Ruschein, Sagogn

Schluein (Romansh pronunciation: [ʃlwɛjn]; Romansh: Schleuis) is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Surselva Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It's a lovely place nestled in the mountains of Switzerland.

Schluein's Past: A Look at Its History

Schluein has a long history! It was first written about way back in 831, when it was called Falerunae. Later, in 1298, it was known as Sluwen. For many years, until 1803, Schluein was controlled by the powerful Löwenberg family. The town's church was first mentioned in records in 1321.

Schluein's Location and Land Use

Schluein village

Aerial view of Schluein in 1949

Schluein covers an area of about 4.8 square kilometers (1.85 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 30%, is used for farming. More than half of the area, about 55.7%, is covered by forests. About 7.1% of the land has buildings or roads, and the rest (7.3%) is made up of rivers, glaciers, or mountains.

Before 2017, Schluein was part of the Ilanz area within the Surselva district. The municipality includes the villages of Schluein, Casanova, and Fallerin. For a long time, until 1983, Schluein was actually called Schleuis.

Who Lives in Schluein? Population and People

Schluein has a population of 611 people. About 10% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Schluein has gone down a little bit.

Most people in Schluein speak Romansh (53.2%). German is the second most common language (28.2%), and Serbo-Croatian is third (3.2%).

In 2000, slightly more than half of the population (53.1%) were boys and men, and 46.9% were girls and women.

• About 12.8% of the people are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• Another 12.6% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
• Many adults are between 20 and 39 years old (about 36.6% combined).
• Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 15.2% of the population.

In the 2007 Swiss election, the most popular political party was the CVP, which got 36% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SVP, FDP, and SP.

Many adults in Schluein (about 63.5%) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.

Schluein has a low unemployment rate of 1.87%. This means most people who want to work have jobs. In 2005, many people worked in farming, manufacturing, and service jobs like shops or offices.

The table below shows how Schluein's population has changed over the years:

Important Buildings: Heritage Sites

The Church of SS. Peder e Paul in Schluein is a very special building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's an important historical and cultural treasure for the whole country!

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  Church of SS. Peder e Paul

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  Village church in winter

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  Front facade of the church

See also

In Spanish: Schluein para niños