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| municipality_name = Silenen |
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| municipality_type = municipality |
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| languages = German |
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| canton = Uri |
| canton = Uri |
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| iso-code-region = CH-UR |
| iso-code-region = CH-UR |
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| district = n.a. |
| district = n.a. |
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|coordinates = {{coord|46|47|N|8|40|E|display=inline,title}} |
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| postal_code = 6473 Silenen<br />6474 Amsteg<br />6475 Bristen |
| postal_code = 6473 Silenen<br />6474 Amsteg<br />6475 Bristen |
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| municipality_code = 1216 |
| municipality_code = 1216 |
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[[File:ChärstelenbachBridgeGotthardbahnInAmstegTributaryToReuss.jpg|thumb|left|Chärstelenbach Bridge near Amsteg]] |
[[File:ChärstelenbachBridgeGotthardbahnInAmstegTributaryToReuss.jpg|thumb|left|Chärstelenbach Bridge near Amsteg]] |
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Silenen has an area, {{as of|2006|lc=on}}, of {{convert|144.8|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes (mostly alpine pastures), while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.7% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (68.1%) is non-productive (mostly mountainous).<ref name=SFSO/><ref>[http://www.ur.ch/dateimanager/09.06.10_02_areal92_97_gemeinden.pdf Canton Uri - Ground use statistics] {{in lang|de}} accessed 8 September 2009</ref> |
Silenen has an area, {{as of|2006|lc=on}}, of {{convert|144.8|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}. Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes (mostly alpine pastures), while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.7% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (68.1%) is non-productive (mostly mountainous).<ref name=SFSO/><ref>[http://www.ur.ch/dateimanager/09.06.10_02_areal92_97_gemeinden.pdf Canton Uri - Ground use statistics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707004706/http://www.ur.ch/dateimanager/09.06.10_02_areal92_97_gemeinden.pdf |date=2011-07-07 }} {{in lang|de}} accessed 8 September 2009</ref> |
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[[Arnisee]] can be reached by [[gondola lift]] from Amsteg. |
[[Arnisee]] can be reached by [[gondola lift]] from Amsteg. |
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The [[Zwing Uri Castle]], overlooking Amsteg has some importance in [[Swiss historiography]] as the first fortress destroyed in the ''[[Burgenbruch]]'' at the beginning of the [[growth of the Old Swiss Confederacy#The nucleus|Swiss Confederacy]].<ref> |
The [[Zwing Uri Castle]], overlooking Amsteg, has some importance in [[Swiss historiography]] as the first fortress destroyed in the ''[[Burgenbruch]]'' at the beginning of the [[growth of the Old Swiss Confederacy#The nucleus|Swiss Confederacy]].<ref> |
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W. Meyer et al., ''Die bösen Türnli: Archäologische Beiträge zur Burgenforschung in der Urschweiz'', Schweizer Beiträge zur Kulturgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters, vol. 11, [[Schweizerischer Burgenverein]], Olten / Freiburg i.Br., 1984. W. Meyer (ed), ''Burgen der Schweiz'', vol. 1, Zürich, 1981.</ref> |
W. Meyer et al., ''Die bösen Türnli: Archäologische Beiträge zur Burgenforschung in der Urschweiz'', Schweizer Beiträge zur Kulturgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters, vol. 11, [[Schweizerischer Burgenverein]], Olten / Freiburg i.Br., 1984. W. Meyer (ed), ''Burgen der Schweiz'', vol. 1, Zürich, 1981.</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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Silenen has a population (as of {{Swiss populations date|CH-UR}}) of {{Swiss populations|CH-UR|1216}}.{{Swiss populations ref|CH-UR}} {{as of|2007}}, 11.7% of the population was made up of foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 4.5%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (98.1%), with Italian being second most common ( 0.2%) and Serbo-Croatian being third ( 0.2%).<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/02/key.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] accessed 09-Sep-2009</ref> {{as of|2007}} the gender distribution of the population was 55.3% male and 44.7% female.<ref name=Uri_pop>[http://www.ur.ch/dateimanager/09.06.09_01_espop_2007.pdf Uri Population statistics] {{in lang|de}} accessed 8 September 2009</ref> |
Silenen has a population (as of {{Swiss populations date|CH-UR}}) of {{Swiss populations|CH-UR|1216}}.{{Swiss populations ref|CH-UR}} {{as of|2007}}, 11.7% of the population was made up of foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 4.5%. Most of the population ({{as of|2000|lc=on}}) speaks German (98.1%), with Italian being second most common ( 0.2%) and Serbo-Croatian being third ( 0.2%).<ref name=SFSO>[http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/02/key.html Swiss Federal Statistical Office] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105172441/http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/regionen/02/key.html |date=2016-01-05 }} accessed 09-Sep-2009</ref> {{as of|2007}} the gender distribution of the population was 55.3% male and 44.7% female.<ref name=Uri_pop>[http://www.ur.ch/dateimanager/09.06.09_01_espop_2007.pdf Uri Population statistics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707004722/http://www.ur.ch/dateimanager/09.06.09_01_espop_2007.pdf |date=2011-07-07 }} {{in lang|de}} accessed 8 September 2009</ref> |
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In the [[2007 Swiss federal election|2007 federal election]] the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] party received 87.4% of the vote.<ref name=SFSO/> |
In the [[2007 Swiss federal election|2007 federal election]] the [[Free Democratic Party of Switzerland|FDP]] party received 87.4% of the vote.<ref name=SFSO/> |
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Silenen has an unemployment rate of 1.22%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 141 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 60 businesses involved in this sector. 117 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 16 businesses in this sector. 241 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 50 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO/> |
Silenen has an unemployment rate of 1.22%. {{as of|2005}}, there were 141 people employed in the [[Primary sector of the economy|primary economic sector]] and about 60 businesses involved in this sector. 117 people are employed in the [[Secondary sector of the economy|secondary sector]] and there are 16 businesses in this sector. 241 people are employed in the [[Tertiary sector of the economy|tertiary sector]], with 50 businesses in this sector.<ref name=SFSO/> |
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The historical population is given in the following table:<ref name=Uri-in-zahlen>[http://www.ur.ch/dateimanager/09.06.25_uri-in-zahlen.pdf Uri in Numbers 2009/10 edition] {{in lang|de}} accessed 8 September 2009</ref> |
The historical population is given in the following table:<ref name=Uri-in-zahlen>[http://www.ur.ch/dateimanager/09.06.25_uri-in-zahlen.pdf Uri in Numbers 2009/10 edition] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707004727/http://www.ur.ch/dateimanager/09.06.25_uri-in-zahlen.pdf |date=2011-07-07 }} {{in lang|de}} accessed 8 September 2009</ref> |
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{{Municipalities of the canton of Uri}} |
{{Municipalities of the canton of Uri}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:Municipalities of the canton of Uri]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:11, 30 June 2024
Silenen | |
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Location of Silenen  | |
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| Coordinates: 46°47′31″N 8°40′10″E / 46.79194°N 8.66944°E | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Uri |
| District | n.a. |
| Area | |
• Total | 144.78 km2 (55.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2018)[2] | |
• Total | 1,949 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (35/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Postal code(s) | 6473 Silenen 6474 Amsteg 6475 Bristen |
| SFOS number | 1216 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-UR |
| Localities | Bristen, Amsteg |
| Surrounded by | Disentis/Mustér (GR), Erstfeld, Gurtnellen, Linthal (GL), Schattdorf, Spiringen, Tujetsch (GR), Unterschächen |
| Website | www SFSO statistics |
Silenen is a municipality in the canton of Uri in Switzerland.
Geography
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Silenen municipality comprises the villages of Silenen (divided into three parts, Dörfli, Russ, Rusli), Amsteg, and Acherli, besides numerous smaller hamlets or dispersed settlements, including Schützen, Buechholz, Öfibach, Dägerlohn, Frentschenberg, Ried (Vorderried, Hinterried), Maderanerthal valley (St. Anton = Vorderbristen, Bristen = Hinterbristen, Cholplatz, Hälteli, Steinmatte, Schattigmatt etc.), Hofstetten, Silblen, and the Golzeren plateau (Egg, Hüseren, Seewen, etc.)
Silenen has an area, as of 2006[update], of 144.8 km2 (55.9 sq mi). Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes (mostly alpine pastures), while 18.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.7% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (68.1%) is non-productive (mostly mountainous).[3][4]
Arnisee can be reached by gondola lift from Amsteg.
The Zwing Uri Castle, overlooking Amsteg, has some importance in Swiss historiography as the first fortress destroyed in the Burgenbruch at the beginning of the Swiss Confederacy.[5]
Demographics
[edit]Silenen has a population (as of 31 December 2020) of 1,951.[6] As of 2007[update], 11.7% of the population was made up of foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years the population has grown at a rate of 4.5%. Most of the population (as of 2000[update]) speaks German (98.1%), with Italian being second most common ( 0.2%) and Serbo-Croatian being third ( 0.2%).[3] As of 2007[update] the gender distribution of the population was 55.3% male and 44.7% female.[7]
In the 2007 federal election the FDP party received 87.4% of the vote.[3]
In Silenen about 52.8% 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]
Silenen has an unemployment rate of 1.22%. As of 2005[update], there were 141 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 60 businesses involved in this sector. 117 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 16 businesses in this sector. 241 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 50 businesses in this sector.[3]
The historical population is given in the following table:[8]
| year | population |
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| 1970 | 2,338 |
| 1980 | 2,115 |
| 1990 | 2,054 |
| 2000 | 2,068 |
| 2005 | 2,282 |
| 2007 | 2,232 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Arealstatistik Standard - Gemeinden nach 4 Hauptbereichen". Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "Ständige Wohnbevölkerung nach Staatsangehörigkeitskategorie Geschlecht und Gemeinde; Provisorische Jahresergebnisse; 2018". Federal Statistical Office. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Swiss Federal Statistical Office Archived 2016-01-05 at the Wayback Machine accessed 09-Sep-2009
- ^ Canton Uri - Ground use statistics Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine (in German) accessed 8 September 2009
- ^ W. Meyer et al., Die bösen Türnli: Archäologische Beiträge zur Burgenforschung in der Urschweiz, Schweizer Beiträge zur Kulturgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters, vol. 11, Schweizerischer Burgenverein, Olten / Freiburg i.Br., 1984. W. Meyer (ed), Burgen der Schweiz, vol. 1, Zürich, 1981.
- ^ "Ständige und nichtständige Wohnbevölkerung nach institutionellen Gliederungen, Geburtsort und Staatsangehörigkeit". bfs.admin.ch (in German). Swiss Federal Statistical Office - STAT-TAB. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Uri Population statistics Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine (in German) accessed 8 September 2009
- ^ Uri in Numbers 2009/10 edition Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine (in German) accessed 8 September 2009
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