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'''Andiast''' is a [[municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Surselva (district)|Surselva]] in the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Graubünden]]. Until 1943, it was known as '''Andest'''. |
'''Andiast''' is a [[municipalities of Switzerland|municipality]] in the district of [[Surselva (district)|Surselva]] in the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[Cantons of Switzerland|canton]] of [[Graubünden]]. Until 1943, it was known as '''Andest'''.<ref name=Fusion>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/de/index/infothek/nomenklaturen/blank/blank/gem_liste/03.html Amtliches Gemeindeverzeichnis der Schweiz] published by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office {{de icon}} accessed 23 September 2009</ref> |
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Lying close to the ski resorts of [[Waltensburg/Vuorz]] and [[Breil/Brigels]], Andiast is known for its winter sports. |
Lying close to the ski resorts of [[Waltensburg/Vuorz]] and [[Breil/Brigels]], Andiast is known for its winter sports. |
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Andiast is in the [[Romansh language|Romansh]]-speaking part of the canton. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:KircheAndiast.JPG|thumb|left|upright|Village church of Andiast]] |
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The area around Andiast was already inhabited in the [[Stone Age]], as was confirmed by an archaeological dig in 1962. The first mention of the area is documented in 765 in the will of a Bishop Tello. |
The area around Andiast was already inhabited in the [[Stone Age]], as was confirmed by an archaeological dig in 1962. The first mention of the area is documented in 765 in the will of a Bishop Tello when it was mentioned as ''Andeste''.<ref name=HDS/> |
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On September, 8 1526, Andiast was separated from the parish of Waltensburg/Vuorz and became an independent parish. It was influenced by the [[Protestant Reformation|Reformation]] and in contrast to its parent parisch Vuorz stayed catholic. |
On September, 8 1526, Andiast was separated from the [[parish]] of [[Waltensburg/Vuorz]] and became an independent parish. It was influenced by the [[Protestant Reformation|Reformation]] and in contrast to its parent parisch Vuorz stayed catholic. |
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On October 8 and 9, 1799, the population was involved in the wars of the [[French Revolution]]. The French troops had driven Russian General [[Alexander Suvorov]] with his starving troops over the Alps in storm and snow. They staggered over the [[Panixer Pass]] and plundered the village. |
On October 8 and 9, 1799, the population was involved in the wars of the [[French Revolution]]. The French troops had driven Russian General [[Alexander Suvorov]] with his starving troops over the Alps in storm and snow. They staggered over the [[Panixer Pass]] and plundered the village. |
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==Coat of arms== |
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The description of the municipal coat of arms is ''Gules St. Julitta clad Or holding a downpointed sword Argent handeled of the second leading a child''.<ref>[http://www.fotw.us/flags/ch-gr205.html Flags of the World.com] accessed 02-Dec-2009</ref> The coat of arms represents the village church which is [[Consecration|consecrated]] to [[Quiricus and Julietta|St. Julietta]] and the old village seal. |
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==Geography== |
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Andiast has an area, {{as of|2006|lc=on}}, of {{km2 to mi2|13.6|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 42.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while 26.8% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.7% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (29.1%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).<ref name=SFSO/> |
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The municipality is located in the Ruis sub-district of the Surselva district. It consists of the [[linear village]] of Andiast at an elevation of {{m to ft|1185|abbr=yes}} on the southern face of the [[Tödi]] mountain chain. |
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==Demographics== |
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Andiast has a population ({{as of|2008|lc=on}}) of 229, of which 4.4% are foreign nationals.<ref name=Population/> Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -13.1%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks [[Romansh language|Romansh]] (85.8%), with German being second most common (12.9%) and French being third ( 0.4%).<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/regionalportraets/gemeindesuche.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 02-Dec-2009</ref> |
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{{as of|2000}}, the gender distribution of the population was 52.7% male and 47.3% 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 Andiast is; 35 children or 15.1% of the population are between 0 and 9 years old and 30 teenagers or 12.9% are between 10 and 19. Of the adult population, 16 people or 6.9% of the population are between 20 and 29 years old. 30 people or 12.9% are between 30 and 39, 24 people or 10.3% are between 40 and 49, and 25 people or 10.8% are between 50 and 59. The senior population distribution is 25 people or 10.8% of the population are between 60 and 69 years old, 37 people or 15.9% are between 70 and 79, there are 10 people or 4.3% who are between 80 and 89.<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 [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] which received 42.1% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the [[Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland|CVP]] (33.1%), the [[Swiss People's Party|SVP]] (20%) and the [[Social Democratic Party of Switzerland|SP]] (3.7%).<ref name=SFSO/> |
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The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Andiast about 62.7% 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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Andiast has an unemployment rate of 0.51%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 39 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 15 businesses involved in this sector. 11 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 3 businesses in this sector. 21 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 8 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO/> |
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The historical population is given in the following table:<ref name=HDS>{{HDS|1465|Andiast}}</ref> |
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| 1850 |
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| 235 |
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| 309 |
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| 232 |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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[[Category:Municipalities of Graubünden]] |
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Revision as of 12:39, 2 December 2009
Andiast | |
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Location of Andiast  | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Graubünden |
| District | Surselva |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.63 km2 (5.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) |
| Population (2017-12-31)[2] | |
| • Total | 211 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 7159 |
| SFOS number | 3611 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-GR |
| Surrounded by | Elm (GL), Linthal (GL), Pigniu, Rueun, Waltensburg/Vuorz |
| Website | www |
Andiast is a municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Until 1943, it was known as Andest.[3]
Lying close to the ski resorts of Waltensburg/Vuorz and Breil/Brigels, Andiast is known for its winter sports.
History
The area around Andiast was already inhabited in the Stone Age, as was confirmed by an archaeological dig in 1962. The first mention of the area is documented in 765 in the will of a Bishop Tello when it was mentioned as Andeste.[4]
On September, 8 1526, Andiast was separated from the parish of Waltensburg/Vuorz and became an independent parish. It was influenced by the Reformation and in contrast to its parent parisch Vuorz stayed catholic.
On October 8 and 9, 1799, the population was involved in the wars of the French Revolution. The French troops had driven Russian General Alexander Suvorov with his starving troops over the Alps in storm and snow. They staggered over the Panixer Pass and plundered the village.
Coat of arms
The description of the municipal coat of arms is Gules St. Julitta clad Or holding a downpointed sword Argent handeled of the second leading a child.[5] The coat of arms represents the village church which is consecrated to St. Julietta and the old village seal.
Geography
Andiast has an area, as of 2006[update], of Template:Km2 to mi2. Of this area, 42.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while 26.8% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.7% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (29.1%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains).[6]
The municipality is located in the Ruis sub-district of the Surselva district. It consists of the linear village of Andiast at an elevation of Template:M to ft on the southern face of the Tödi mountain chain.
Demographics
Andiast has a population (as of 2008[update]) of 229, of which 4.4% are foreign nationals.[7] Over the last 10 years the population has decreased at a rate of -13.1%. Most of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks Romansh (85.8%), with German being second most common (12.9%) and French being third ( 0.4%).[6]
As of 2000[update], the gender distribution of the population was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.[8] The age distribution, as of 2000[update], in Andiast is; 35 children or 15.1% of the population are between 0 and 9 years old and 30 teenagers or 12.9% are between 10 and 19. Of the adult population, 16 people or 6.9% of the population are between 20 and 29 years old. 30 people or 12.9% are between 30 and 39, 24 people or 10.3% are between 40 and 49, and 25 people or 10.8% are between 50 and 59. The senior population distribution is 25 people or 10.8% of the population are between 60 and 69 years old, 37 people or 15.9% are between 70 and 79, there are 10 people or 4.3% who are between 80 and 89.[7]
In the 2007 federal election the most popular party was the FDP which received 42.1% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the CVP (33.1%), the SVP (20%) and the SP (3.7%).[6]
The entire Swiss population is generally well educated. In Andiast about 62.7% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either University or a Fachhochschule).[6]
Andiast has an unemployment rate of 0.51%. As of 2005[update], there were 39 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 15 businesses involved in this sector. 11 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 3 businesses in this sector. 21 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 8 businesses in this sector.[6]
The historical population is given in the following table:[4]
| year | population |
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| 1850 | 242 |
| 1900 | 235 |
| 1950 | 309 |
| 2000 | 232 |
References
- ^ a b "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "Bilanz der ständigen Wohnbevölkerung nach institutionellen Gliederungen, Staatsangehörigkeit (Kategorie), Geschlecht und demographischen Komponenten". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ Amtliches Gemeindeverzeichnis der Schweiz published by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office Template:De icon accessed 23 September 2009
- ^ a b Andiast in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- ^ Flags of the World.com accessed 02-Dec-2009
- ^ a b c d e Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 02-Dec-2009
- ^ a b Graubunden Population Statistics Template:De icon accessed 21 September 2009
- ^ Graubunden in Numbers Template:De icon accessed 21 September 2009
External links
- Official Web site
- Andiast in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.