Trin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Trin
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Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Imboden
Area
• Total	47.17 km2 (18.21 sq mi)
Elevation	876 m (2,874 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,479
• Density	31.355/km2 (81.21/sq mi)
Postal code	7014,7016
Surrounded by	Bonaduz, Flims, Pfäfers (SG), Tamins, Versam

Trin is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Imboden Region in Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Graubünden. A beautiful lake called Crestasee is found in Trin.

History of Trin

Trin was first mentioned in old writings during the 12th century. Back then, it was known by the name Turunnio.

Exploring Trin's Geography

Aerial view of Trin from 800 meters up, taken in 1923.

The village of Mulin, part of the Trin municipality.

Trin is located high up on a mountain slope. It sits above the Rhine valley. You can find it on the road that connects Domat/Ems and Flims. Another village, Mulin, is also part of Trin. Mulin is at the bottom of the slope, right at the edge of the valley.

The total area of Trin is about 47.2 square kilometers (about 18.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 33%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 24% of the area. Only a small part, about 1.7%, has buildings or roads. The rest of the land, about 40%, is made up of natural features like rivers, glaciers, or mountains.

Before 2017, Trin was part of a smaller area called the Trins sub-district. Now, it is part of the larger Imboden Region. The municipality includes the villages of Trin, Digg, and Mulin. Until 1943, the town was known as Trins.

People and Population in Trin

Trin village church with Castle Canaschal in the background.

Trin has a population of 1,479 people. About 11.6% of the people living in Trin are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Trin has grown by about 2.1%.

In 2000, the population was almost equally split between males and females. About 12.1% of the people were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers aged 10 to 19 made up about 13.1% of the population. Most adults were between 30 and 49 years old. About 8.8% of the people were seniors aged 60 to 69.

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party was the FDP. It received about 36.4% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SVP and the SPS.

Many adults in Trin have completed higher education. About 71.3% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either advanced secondary school or a university degree.

Trin has a low unemployment rate of 1.62%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, many people worked in farming. Others worked in manufacturing or service jobs like shops and hotels.

Regarding religion in 2000, about 22.7% of the people were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 56.3%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches or the Islamic faith. About 7.58% of the population did not belong to any church.

The table below shows how Trin's population has changed over time:

Languages Spoken in Trin

Most people in Trin speak German. In 2000, about 72.7% of the population spoke German. The second most common language is Romansh, spoken by about 19.8% of the people. Italian is the third most common language, spoken by about 3.0%.

The table below shows the changes in languages spoken in Trin over the years:

Important Heritage Sites

The Crap Sogn Parcazi is a very important historical site in Trin. It includes the ruins of an old castle and a church that was also used for defense. This site is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

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  Floorplan of the castle

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  Sketch of the castle, with the church in the center

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  Ruins of the church

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  The Apse (rounded end) of the church

Transportation in Trin

Trin has its own railway station, called Trin. It is on the Reichenau-Tamins–Disentis/Mustér line. Trains regularly travel from Trin to Disentis/Mustér and Scuol-Tarasp.

See also

In Spanish: Trin para niños