Seewis im Prättigau facts for kids
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Seewis im Prättigau
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 Seewis im Prättigau
Location in Switzerland
Seewis im Prättigau
Location in Canton of Graubünden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Prättigau/Davos | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 49.63 km2 (19.16 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 937 m (3,074 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,376 | |
| • Density | 27.725/km2 (71.81/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7212, 7214
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| Surrounded by | Brand (AT-8), Fanas, Grüsch, Jenins, Maienfeld, Malans, Nenzing (AT-8), Schiers, Valzeina, Vandans (AT-8) | |
Seewis im Prättigau is a lovely village in Switzerland. It is a municipality located in the Prättigau/Davos Region within the canton of Graubünden. This area is known for its beautiful mountains and valleys.
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A Look at Seewis History
Seewis im Prättigau was first written about in the year 1224. Back then, it was called de Sevve.
In 1622, a Capuchin friar named Fidelis of Sigmaringen was killed in Seewis. This happened during a time when different Christian groups were in conflict.
Exploring Seewis Geography
Seewis im Prättigau covers an area of about 49.6 square kilometers (19.2 square miles). A large part of this land, about 41.3%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 34% of the area.
Only a small part, about 2%, has buildings or roads. The rest of the land, 22.6%, is made up of rivers, glaciers, or mountains. These parts are not used for farming or building.
The village is located on a flat area, like a terrace, on the right side of the Prättigau valley. It includes the main village of Seewis im Prättigau and smaller areas called Schmitten-Pardisla. There is also a railway station, Seewis-Pardisla railway station, on the valley floor. Before 1961, the village was known as Seewis im Prätigau.
Seewis Population and People
Seewis im Prättigau has a population of about 1,400 people. Around 10.7% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Seewis has grown by about 9%.
Most people in Seewis speak German, about 93.3%. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by 2.3% of the people. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common language, spoken by 1.3%.
In 2000, the population was almost equally split between males and females. About 15.3% of the people were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers aged 10 to 19 made up 14.7% of the population.
Many adults in Seewis have finished higher education. About 68.5% of people aged 25-64 have completed either high school or gone on to university.
The village has a low unemployment rate of 0.84%. Many people work in farming, with 104 people employed in this area. There are also businesses in manufacturing and services.
Regarding religion, in 2000, about 14.1% of the people were Roman Catholic. A larger group, 69.8%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. Some people did not belong to any church.
Historical Population Changes
The table below shows how the population of Seewis has changed over many years:
| year | population |
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| 1850 | 791 |
| 1900 | 901 |
| 1950 | 955 |
| 1970 | 923 |
| 2000 | 1,323 |
Important Heritage Sites
The old ruins of Castle Fracstein are a very important historical site in Switzerland. They are listed as a national heritage site. This means they are protected because of their historical value.
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Castle Fracstein in 1830
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Fracstein castle from the south
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Fracstein interior
Getting Around Seewis
The municipality has its own railway station called Seewis-Pardisla. This station is on the Landquart–Davos Platz line. Trains from this station regularly travel to Rhäzüns and Schiers, making it easy for people to travel.
See also
In Spanish: Seewis im Prättigau para niños
