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Rüte is a district of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. It has a population of 2,600 (2000, estimate). The area of Rüte is 40.82 km².

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Coat of Arms

The coat of arms shows a golden crown on a black background. From the crown a swan's nack with a red beak emerges. This is a modified version of the coat of arms of the i family who were the landlords of the abbey in St. Gallen in the 13th century. The family formerly resided in a castle in Rüte.

Formation

The municipality was formally established in 1872 from the rhode and did not undergo major changes since then.

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