Tschiertschen-Praden facts for kids
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Tschiertschen-Praden
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Tschiertschen village
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 Tschiertschen-Praden
Location in Switzerland
Tschiertschen-Praden
Location in Canton of Graubünden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Graubünden | |
| District | Plessur | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 27.74 km2 (10.71 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,350 m (4,430 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 300 | |
| • Density | 10.8/km2 (28/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
7063, 7063
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| Localities | Praden, Tschiertschen | |
| Surrounded by | Calfreisen, Castiel, Churwalden, Maladers, Arosa, Lüen, Molinis, Parpan, Vaz/Obervaz | |
Tschiertschen-Praden is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Grisons area of Switzerland. It's part of the Plessur Region. This town was created on January 1, 2009, when two smaller places, Praden and Tschiertschen, joined together.
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About Tschiertschen-Praden
Where is Tschiertschen-Praden Located?
Tschiertschen-Praden covers an area of about 27.8 square kilometers (about 10.7 square miles). This is roughly the size of 3,900 football fields!
The town is nestled on the mountain slopes in the Schanfigger valley. Tschiertschen village sits high up at about 1,351 meters (4,432 feet) above sea level. Praden has two parts, Inner- and Usserpraden, which are a bit lower at about 1,100 meters (3,609 feet) and 1,250 meters (4,101 feet).
How Many People Live Here?
Tschiertschen-Praden has a population of 300 people.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
| Year | Population |
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| 1803 | 280 |
| 1850 | 268 |
| 1900 | 270 |
| 1950 | 272 |
| 2000 | 326 |
What's the Weather Like?
Tschiertschen-Praden gets a good amount of rain each year. On average, it has about 124 rainy days and receives about 1,095 millimeters (43 inches) of rain.
The wettest month is August, with about 140 millimeters (5.5 inches) of rain over 12.7 days. June has the most rainy days, with an average of 13.1 days, but less rain overall, about 128 millimeters (5 inches). The driest month is February, with only about 61 millimeters (2.4 inches) of rain over 12.7 days.
See also
In Spanish: Tschiertschen-Praden para niños
