Tschappina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tschappina
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Tschappina Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Tschappina Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Viamala
Area
• Total	24.67 km2 (9.53 sq mi)
Elevation	1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	134
• Density	5.432/km2 (14.07/sq mi)
Postal code	7428
Surrounded by	Flerden, Lohn, Mathon, Safien, Urmein

Tschappina is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the beautiful Viamala Region of Switzerland. It's part of the canton of Graubünden, a region known for its stunning mountains.

History of Tschappina

Tschappina has a long history! We first find its name mentioned in old records way back in 1396. Back then, it was called in Schipinen.

Geography and Nature

Tschappina covers an area of about 24.7 square kilometers (that's about 9.5 square miles). A big part of this land, about 42%, is used for farming. Another 27% is covered by forests, full of trees and wildlife.

Only a small part, about 1%, has buildings or roads. The rest, about 30%, is made up of natural features like rivers, glaciers, or mountains. This means Tschappina has lots of wild and untouched nature!

Where is Tschappina Located?

Tschappina is nestled high up in the Heinzenberg mountains. The different parts of the town are spread out at various heights, from about 1,384 meters (4,541 feet) to 1,846 meters (6,056 feet) above sea level.

The municipality includes several small villages and settlements. These are places like Unter- and Ober-Tschappina, Ober Gmeind, Usser Glas, and Inner Glas.

People and Population

As of 31 December 2020, Tschappina has a population of 134 people. In recent years, the number of people living here has gone down a little.

Who Lives in Tschappina?

In 2000, there were slightly more males (53.1%) than females (46.9%) living in Tschappina.

Here's a quick look at the age groups in 2000:

• About 13% of the people were children under 10 years old.
• Around 14% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
• About 49% were adults aged 20 to 59.
• Roughly 23% were seniors aged 60 and older.

Education and Jobs

Many adults in Tschappina (about 71.6% of those aged 25–64) have completed higher education. This means they went to a special school after high school, like a university.

Tschappina has a very low unemployment rate, which means almost everyone who wants a job has one.

Most jobs in Tschappina are in the primary economic sector. This means people work in farming or forestry. There are also some jobs in the secondary sector (like manufacturing) and the tertiary sector (like services or tourism).

Population Over Time

Here's how the population of Tschappina has changed over many years:

Languages Spoken

Most people in Tschappina speak German. In 2000, about 98% of the population spoke German. A small number of people also speak Romansh, which is another official language in Switzerland.

Here's a table showing the languages spoken in Tschappina over the years:

Images for kids

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  A church in Tschappina.

See also

In Spanish: Tschappina para niños