Rüte
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| Coordinates: 47°19′N 9°26′E / 47.317°N 9.433°E | |||
| Country |  Switzerland |
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| Canton |  Appenzell Innerrhoden |
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| Capital | Appenzell (town) | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 40.9 km2 (15.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 799 m (2,621 ft) | ||
| Population (2004) | |||
| - Total | 3,065 | ||
| - Density | 74.9/km2 (194.1/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 9050 | ||
| SFOS number | 3103 | ||
| Municipalities | Appenzell Innerrhoden has no municipalities | ||
| Website | http://www.ruete.ch | ||
Rüte is a district in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. The group of buildings known as Bleiche is listed as a heritage site of national significance.[1]
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[edit] Coat of arms
The coat of arms shows a golden crown on a black background. From the crown a swan's neck with a red beak emerges. This is a modified version of the coat of arms of the Schönenbühl family who were the landlords of the abbey in St. Gallen in the 13th century. The family formerly resided in a castle in Rüte.
[edit] Name
The name Rüte goes back to Reuten, which refers to the German word roden (wood clearing). The name originally comes from one of the two hamlets called Rüti.
[edit] Formation
The municipality was formally established in 1872 and did not undergo major changes since then.
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