Sumvitg facts for kids

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Sumvitg Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Sumvitg Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Surselva
Area
• Total	101.88 km2 (39.34 sq mi)
Elevation	1,056 m (3,465 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,104
• Density	10.836/km2 (28.066/sq mi)
Postal code	7175
Localities	North of the Rhine: Cumpadials, Clavadi, Sumvitg, Siltginas, Sogn Benedetg, Runs, Luven, Rabius, Tschuppina. South of the Rhine: Pardomat-Dado, Foppas, Falens, Laus, Reits, Giachentrina, Surrein, Val, Tenigerbad
Surrounded by	Disentis/Mustér, Linthal (Canton of Glarus), Trun, Obersaxen, Lumbrein, Vrin and Medel (Lucmagn)

Sumvitg (pronounced 'SOOM-vitch') is a town, also called a municipality, located in the Surselva Region within the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It was once known by its German name, Somvix, until 1986.

A Glimpse into Sumvitg's Past

Sumvitg was first mentioned in historical records in the year 1175. Back then, it was known as in Summovico. This shows that the area has been settled and recognized for a very long time.

Exploring Sumvitg's Geography

Surrein, a small village in Sumvitg

The beautiful Sumvitg valley

Sumvitg covers a large area of about 101.8 square kilometers (39.3 square miles). A big part of this land, about 24.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 26.8% of the area.

Only a small portion, 1.3%, has buildings or roads. The rest of the land, about 47.1%, is made up of natural features like rivers, glaciers, or mountains.

Location and Landscape

The municipality of Sumvitg is special because it sits on both sides of the Vorderrhein river valley. It also includes the Val Sumvitg, which is a beautiful valley.

The area includes the main village of Sumvitg. It also has several smaller villages, called hamlets, such as Surrein, Rabius, Laus, and Compadials. You can also find many farmhouses scattered across the landscape.

Above the hamlet of Laus, you'll find Lag da Laus, which is a lovely lake. To the south of Val Sumvitg stands Piz Nadéls, a notable peak in the region.

Understanding Sumvitg's Population

Sumvitg has a population of about 1,100 people. A small part of the population, around 4.5%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Sumvitg has slowly decreased.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Sumvitg speak Romansh, which is a special local language. About 88% of the population uses Romansh. German is the second most common language, spoken by 10% of the people. A smaller number, about 1.1%, speak Italian.

Age and Gender in Sumvitg

In Sumvitg, the population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.1% are male and 50.9% are female.

The age groups are quite varied:

• Children (0-9 years old): 14.6%
• Teenagers (10-19 years old): 10.8%
• Young adults (20-29 years old): 6.4%
• Adults (30-59 years old): 38.5%
• Seniors (60-99 years old): 28.7%

Education and Work

Many adults in Sumvitg, about 62.5% of those aged 25-64, have completed higher education. This means they have either finished advanced schooling or gone to a university.

The unemployment rate in Sumvitg is very low, at just 0.67%. This means most people who want to work have jobs.

People in Sumvitg work in different areas:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 119 people work in this area.
• Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 139 people work here.
• Tertiary sector: This covers services like shops, hotels, and healthcare. About 178 people work in this sector.

Religious Beliefs

Most people in Sumvitg are Roman Catholic, making up about 91.3% of the population. A smaller group, about 2.7%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also a few people who follow other Christian faiths or no religion at all.

Population Changes Over Time

The table below shows how Sumvitg's population has changed through the years:

A street in Sumvitg

Important Heritage Sites

The Punt Russein bridge is a very important landmark in Sumvitg. It is shared with the nearby town of Disentis/Mustér. This bridge is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a culturally important place for the whole country.

Places of Worship

• St Benedict's Chapel is a notable religious building in the area.

Getting Around: Transportation

Sumvitg has two railway stations: Rabius-Surrein and Sumvitg-Cumpadials. These stations are part of the Reichenau-Tamins–Disentis/Mustér line. Trains run regularly, connecting Sumvitg to places like Disentis/Mustér and Scuol-Tarasp.

See also

In Spanish: Sumvitg para niños