La Punt Chamues-ch: population and statistics
La Punt Chamues-ch has a population of 763 (2025) across 63.3 km², or 12.1 people per km². It ranks 1,606 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 763 residents
- 63.3 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 1,726 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, La Punt Chamues-ch ranks No. 67 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 36.7% in La Punt Chamues-ch, compared with an average of 56.4% in Grisons and 56.9% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.4% in La Punt Chamues-ch, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,200 kWh a year here.
La Punt Chamues-ch in numbers
Where is La Punt Chamues-ch?
Population of La Punt Chamues-ch over time
La Punt Chamues-ch had 749 residents in 2015 and 763 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 686 |
| 2021 | 692 |
| 2022 | 698 |
| 2023 | 732 |
| 2024 | 750 |
| 2025 | 763 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,863 football pitches.
- Its population density is 19.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Madulain, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Samedan (2,926 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for La Punt Chamues-ch
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | La Punt Chamues-ch | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.4% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 89 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Punt Chamues-ch | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,254 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 893 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.2% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,449 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,135 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 36.7% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Punt Chamues-ch | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.5% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 248 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,220 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.7% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,149 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,329 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 16 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,968 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 711.6 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,458 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.7 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,315 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,890 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 134 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Punt Chamues-ch | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 84 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,376 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 96 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,192 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.8 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 87 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 714 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.8% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Punt Chamues-ch | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 279 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,457 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 365.7 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 894 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.8% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 551 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.1% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,099 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Punt Chamues-ch | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.2% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 612 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Punt Chamues-ch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Punt Chamues-ch?
La Punt Chamues-ch has 763 residents (2025), ranking 1,606 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Punt Chamues-ch?
La Punt Chamues-ch covers 63.3 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of La Punt Chamues-ch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Punt Chamues-ch went from 749 to 763, a change of +1.9%.
Where is La Punt Chamues-ch?
La Punt Chamues-ch is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Maloja (district). Latitude 46.566, longitude 9.916.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for La Punt Chamues-ch?
In La Punt Chamues-ch, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 36.7% (2026), ranking 1,758 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for La Punt Chamues-ch?
In La Punt Chamues-ch, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.4% (2025), ranking 89 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Punt Chamues-ch?
In La Punt Chamues-ch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,200 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Punt Chamues-ch?
The nearest to La Punt Chamues-ch are Madulain (2.2 km), Bever (3.2 km), Samedan (5.0 km), Zuoz (5.2 km), Celerina/Schlarigna (7.5 km).