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'''Riom-Parsonz''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Albula (district)|Albula]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Graubünden]] in [[Switzerland]]. It was created from the 1979 union of the municipalities of Parsonz and Riom. |
'''Riom-Parsonz''' is a [[Municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Albula (district)|Albula]] in the [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Graubünden]] in [[Switzerland]]. It was created from the 1979 union of the municipalities of Parsonz and Riom. |
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==History== |
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[[File:Parsonz.jpg|thumb|left|Parsonz village]] |
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Riom-Parsonz was created from the 1979 union of the municipalities of Parsonz and Riom. Riom is first mentioned in 841 as ''villa Riamio'' and in [[German language|German]] it was known as ''Reams''.<ref name=HDSRiom>{{HDS|1426|Riom}}</ref> The other half, Parsonz is first mentioned in 1156 as ''Presan'' and in German it was known as ''Präsanz''.<ref name=HDSParsonz>{{HDS|3251|Parsonz}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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Riom-Parsonz has an area, {{as of|2006|lc=on}}, of {{km2 to mi2|56|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 51% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.1% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (30%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).<ref name=SFSO/> |
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The municipality is located in the Surses sub-district of the Albula district. Riom-Parsonz is located along the old road to the [[Julier pass]] and on a western terrace of the [[Oberhalbstein Range]]. |
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==Demographics== |
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[[File:RaetiaAmpla01.JPG|thumb|left|Castle Rätia Ampla in Riom, built 1227]] |
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Riom-Parsonz has a population ({{as of|2007|lc=on}}) of 318, of which 3.1% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -12.2%.<ref name=SFSO/> |
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{{as of|2000}}, the gender distribution of the population was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.<ref name=GR_Numbers>[http://www.gr.ch/DE/institutionen/verwaltung/dvs/awt/dienstleistungen/volkswirtschaftlichegrundlagen/Seiten/default.aspx Graubunden in Numbers] {{de icon}} accessed 21 September 2009</ref> The age distribution, {{as of|2000|lc=on}}, in Riom-Parsonz is; 46 people or 14.1% of the population are between 0 to 9 years old. 26 people or 8.0% are 10 to 14, and 16 people or 4.9% are 15 to 19. Of the adult population, 18 people or 5.5% of the population are between 20 to 29 years old. 53 people or 16.2% are 30 to 39, 49 people or 15.0% are 40 to 49, and 38 people or 11.6% are 50 to 59. The senior population distribution is 29 people or 8.9% of the population are between 60 to 69 years old, 38 people or 11.6% are 70 to 79, there are 13 people or 4.0% who are 80 to 89, and there are 1 people or 0.3% who are 90 to 99.<ref name=Population>[http://www.gr.ch/DE/institutionen/verwaltung/dvs/awt/dienstleistungen/volkswirtschaftlichegrundlagen/Seiten/Bevoelkerung.aspx Graubunden Population Statistics] {{de icon}} accessed 21 September 2009</ref> |
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In the 2007 [[Swiss federal election, 2007|federal election]] the most popular party was the [[Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland|CVP]] which received 29.4% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SPS]] (23.9%), the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] (23.6%) and the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] (22.8%).<ref name=SFSO/> |
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The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Riom-Parsonz about 66.5% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory [[Education in Switzerland#Secondary|upper secondary education]] or additional higher education (either University or a ''[[Fachhochschule]]'').<ref name=SFSO/> |
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Riom-Parsonz has an unemployment rate of 0.88%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 42 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 19 businesses involved in this sector. 2 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 2 businesses in this sector. 34 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 13 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO/> |
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The historical population for the combined municipality is given in the following table:<ref name=GR_Numbers/> |
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| 334 |
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| 350 |
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| 276 |
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| 288 |
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| 1980 |
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| 263 |
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| 297 |
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| 329 |
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==Languages== |
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Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks Rhaeto-Romance (63.9%), with German being second most common (33.6%) and Italian being third ( 1.8%).<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/regionalportraets/gemeindesuche.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 30-Sep-2009</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{HDS|3251|Riom-Parsonz}} |
* {{HDS|3251|Riom-Parsonz}} |
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* {{HDS|1426|Riom}} |
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Revision as of 01:48, 1 October 2009
Riom-Parsonz | |
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 Riom | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Riom-Parsonz  | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Graubünden |
| District | Albula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.97 km2 (21.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,257 m (4,124 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 294 |
| • Density | 5.3/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 7463 |
| SFOS number | 3536 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-GR |
| Localities | Parsonz, Riom |
| Surrounded by | Cunter, Ferrera, Mon, Mulegns, Salouf, Savognin, Tiefencastel |
| Website | http://www.riom-parsonz.ch SFSO statistics |
Riom-Parsonz is a municipality in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It was created from the 1979 union of the municipalities of Parsonz and Riom.
History
Riom-Parsonz was created from the 1979 union of the municipalities of Parsonz and Riom. Riom is first mentioned in 841 as villa Riamio and in German it was known as Reams.[1] The other half, Parsonz is first mentioned in 1156 as Presan and in German it was known as Präsanz.[2]
Geography
Riom-Parsonz has an area, as of 2006[update], of Template:Km2 to mi2. Of this area, 51% is used for agricultural purposes, while 18% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.1% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (30%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).[3]
The municipality is located in the Surses sub-district of the Albula district. Riom-Parsonz is located along the old road to the Julier pass and on a western terrace of the Oberhalbstein Range.
Demographics
Riom-Parsonz has a population (as of 2007[update]) of 318, of which 3.1% are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -12.2%.[3]
As of 2000[update], the gender distribution of the population was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.[4] The age distribution, as of 2000[update], in Riom-Parsonz is; 46 people or 14.1% of the population are between 0 to 9 years old. 26 people or 8.0% are 10 to 14, and 16 people or 4.9% are 15 to 19. Of the adult population, 18 people or 5.5% of the population are between 20 to 29 years old. 53 people or 16.2% are 30 to 39, 49 people or 15.0% are 40 to 49, and 38 people or 11.6% are 50 to 59. The senior population distribution is 29 people or 8.9% of the population are between 60 to 69 years old, 38 people or 11.6% are 70 to 79, there are 13 people or 4.0% who are 80 to 89, and there are 1 people or 0.3% who are 90 to 99.[5]
In the 2007 federal election the most popular party was the CVP which received 29.4% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SPS (23.9%), the SVP (23.6%) and the FDP (22.8%).[3]
The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Riom-Parsonz about 66.5% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either University or a Fachhochschule).[3]
Riom-Parsonz has an unemployment rate of 0.88%. As of 2005[update], there were 42 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 19 businesses involved in this sector. 2 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 2 businesses in this sector. 34 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 13 businesses in this sector.[3]
The historical population for the combined municipality is given in the following table:[4]
| year | population |
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| 1850 | 417 |
| 1900 | 334 |
| 1950 | 350 |
| 1960 | 276 |
| 1970 | 288 |
| 1980 | 263 |
| 1990 | 297 |
| 2000 | 329 |
Languages
Most of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks Rhaeto-Romance (63.9%), with German being second most common (33.6%) and Italian being third ( 1.8%).[3]
| Languages in Riom-Parsonz | ||||||
| Languages | Census 1980 | Census 1990 | Census 2000 | |||
| Number | Percent | Number | Percent | Number | Percent | |
| German | 25 | 9.51 % | 55 | 18.52 % | 110 | 33.64 % |
| Romanish | 229 | 87.07 % | 234 | 78.79 % | 209 | 63.91 % |
| Italian | 9 | 3.42 % | 3 | 1.01 % | 6 | 1.83 % |
| Population | 263 | 100 % | 297 | 100 % | 327 | 100 % |
References
- ^ Riom in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- ^ Parsonz in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- ^ a b c d e f Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 30-Sep-2009
- ^ a b Graubunden in Numbers Template:De icon accessed 21 September 2009
- ^ Graubunden Population Statistics Template:De icon accessed 21 September 2009
External links
- Riom-Parsonz in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- Riom in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- Parsonz in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
Media related to Riom-Parsonz at Wikimedia Commons
