Sufers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sufers
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Sufers Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Sufers Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Viamala
Area
• Total	34.62 km2 (13.37 sq mi)
Elevation	1,430 m (4,690 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	146
• Density	4.217/km2 (10.92/sq mi)
Postal code	7434
Surrounded by	Andeer, Casti-Wergenstein, Ferrera, Madesimo (IT-SO), Safien, Splügen

Sufers (in Romansh, it's called Sur) is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Viamala Region of the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.

A Glimpse into Sufers' Past

Sufers has been around for a very long time! The first time anyone wrote about Sufers was in the year 831. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Subere. Imagine how much has changed since then!

Exploring Sufers: Its Land and Location

Sufers village next to Sufnersee lake

Sufers covers an area of about 34.6 square kilometers (which is about 13.4 square miles). That's a pretty good size!

Here's how the land in Sufers is used:

• About 13% of the land is used for farming. This means there are fields where crops grow or animals graze.
• Nearly 24% of the area is covered by forests. These are great places for wildlife and enjoying nature.
• Only a small part, about 1%, has buildings or roads.
• The biggest part, over 61%, is made up of mountains, rivers, or glaciers. This shows how much natural, untouched land Sufers has.

Before 2017, Sufers was part of a different area called the Rheinwald sub-district. Now, it's part of the Viamala Region. The village itself is a Haufendorf, which is a fancy word for a village that grew without a strict plan. Its buildings are often close together around a central area.

A big dam was built on the Hinterrhein river in 1962. This dam created a large reservoir called Sufnersee. It's a beautiful lake that adds to the scenery of Sufers.

Who Lives in Sufers?

Sufers is a small community. As of the latest count, about 126 people live there. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Sufers has gone down a little bit.

Most people in Sufers speak German. In fact, about 91% of the population speaks German. Some other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and Romansh. Romansh is a special language spoken in parts of Switzerland.

Here's a quick look at the main languages spoken in Sufers over the years:

Many adults in Sufers (between 25 and 64 years old) have completed more than just basic schooling. About 78% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a special college.

Jobs and Work in Sufers

Sufers has a very low unemployment rate, which means almost everyone who wants a job has one!

People in Sufers work in different areas:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 26 people work in this area, with 9 businesses.
• Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. About 12 people work here, with 3 businesses.
• Tertiary Sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops, hotels, or offices. About 27 people work in this sector, with 7 businesses.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Sufers has changed quite a bit over the centuries. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

See also

In Spanish: Sufers para niños