Trimmis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Trimmis
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Landquart | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 42.87 km2 (16.55 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 637 m (2,090 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,322 | |
| • Density | 77.490/km2 (200.70/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7203
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| Localities | Trimmis, Says | |
| Surrounded by | Calfreisen, Castiel, Chur, Furna, Haldenstein, Maladers, St. Peter-Pagig, Untervaz, Valzeina, Zizers | |
| Twin towns | Weyregg am Attersee (Austria) | |
Trimmis is a lovely municipality in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Graubünden. This area is known for its beautiful mountains and valleys. Trimmis is part of the Landquart district.
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Welcome to Trimmis!
Trimmis is a small but important community. A municipality is like a town or a local area. It has its own local government. Trimmis is home to about 3,300 people. It covers an area of about 28 square kilometers.
Where is Trimmis?
Trimmis is found in the eastern part of Switzerland. It is in the canton of Graubünden. A canton is like a state or a large region in Switzerland. Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland. It is famous for its stunning Alps. Trimmis sits at an elevation of about 637 meters. This means it is quite high up in the mountains. The area is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
A Bit of History
For a long time, Trimmis was its own municipality. But in 2008, something changed. The nearby municipality of Says joined Trimmis. This means Says is now part of Trimmis. This kind of joining helps communities work together. It can make local government more efficient.
Life in Trimmis
Life in Trimmis is peaceful and connected to nature. The official language spoken here is German. The people of Trimmis are called "Trimmiser." The town has a mayor named Helmut Bauschatz. He helps lead the local government. Trimmis also has a special friendship with a town in Austria. This town is called Weyregg am Attersee. This is known as a "twin town" relationship. It helps people from different countries learn about each other.
Images for kids
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Trimmis valley from Castle Alt Aspermont ruins
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Alt Aspermont from an illustration by Daniel Düringer
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Ruins of the Ruchenberg keep
See also
In Spanish: Trimmis para niños
