What is the population of Ruschein, Graubünden?

Ruschein has a population of approximately 334 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Ruschein, Graubünden located?

Ruschein is located in Graubünden, Switzerland, at approximate coordinates 46.7853°, 9.1920°.

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Ruschein

Total population

334

Elevation1155 m

Land area12.54 km²

Coordinates46.79°, 9.19°

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City facts

Elevation

1155 m

Area

12.54 km²

Official website

www.ruschein.ch

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Overview

Ruschein is a former municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. Its official language is the Sursilvan dialect of Romansh. On 1 January 2014 the former municipalities of Ruschein, Castrisch, Ilanz, Ladir, Luven, Pitasch, Riein, Schnaus, Sevgein, Duvin, Pigniu, Rueun and Siat merged into the new municipality of Ilanz/Glion.

History & geography

History

Ruschein is first mentioned in 765 as Rucene.

Geography

Before the merger, Ruschein had a total area of . Of this area, 43.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 25.8% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 3% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (28.2%) is non-productive (rivers, glaciers or mountains). The former municipality is located in the Ilanz sub-district of the Surselva district. It is located on a terrace on the northern Vorderrhein valley wall. It consists of the village of Ruschein and the alpine herding settlement of Alp da Ruschein in the furthest Val da Siat.

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