Urmein facts for kids

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Urmein Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Urmein Location in Canton of Graubünden Show map of Canton of Graubünden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Graubünden
District	Viamala
Area
• Total	4.33 km2 (1.67 sq mi)
Elevation	1,264 m (4,147 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	150
• Density	34.6/km2 (89.7/sq mi)
Postal code	7427
Surrounded by	Flerden, Lohn, Masein, Thusis, Tschappina

Urmein (in Romansh, it's called Urmagn) is a small town in Switzerland. It's part of the Viamala Region in the Graubünden canton.

A Look at Urmein's Past

Urmein was first mentioned way back in 1156. Back then, it was known as Hof de Ormen. This means it was a settlement or farm area.

Where is Urmein Located?

Urmein covers an area of about 4.4 square kilometers (which is about 1.7 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. Another large part, nearly 40%, is covered by forests.

A small portion of the land has buildings and roads. The rest is made up of rivers, glaciers, or mountains.

Urmein is nestled in the Heinzenberg mountains. It sits at an elevation of about 1,264 meters (4,147 feet) above sea level. The village itself is a haufendorf, which means it grew in an unplanned way with buildings close together around a central area.

Before 2017, Urmein was in a different district. Now, it's part of the Viamala Region.

Who Lives in Urmein?

Urmein is a small community. As of the latest count, it has a population of 150 people. A small percentage of the people living here are from other countries.

Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Urmein has grown quite a bit, by almost 20%. This shows that more people are choosing to live in this area.

In 2000, there were a few more females than males living in Urmein. About 54% of the population was female, and 46% was male.

When it comes to age, in 2000, a small number of children and teenagers lived in Urmein. Most of the population was made up of adults, especially those between 50 and 59 years old. There were also many senior citizens.

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political party in Urmein was the SVP.

Most adults in Urmein (between 25 and 64 years old) have completed a good level of education. This includes either high school or higher education like university.

Urmein has a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wants a job has one. In 2005, many people worked in farming. A few people also worked in the service industry, which includes jobs like shops or tourism.

Urmein's Population Over Time

Here's how Urmein's population has changed over many years:

What Languages Do People Speak?

Most people in Urmein speak German. In 2000, almost everyone (98.8%) spoke German. A very small number of people spoke Polish.

Years ago, some people also spoke Romansh, which is another language of Switzerland. However, by 2000, no one in Urmein reported speaking Romansh as their main language.

See also

• In Spanish: Urmein para niños