Bitsch, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bitsch
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 Bitsch
Location in Switzerland
Bitsch
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Raron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.79 km2 (2.24 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 692 m (2,270 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,035 | |
| • Density | 178.76/km2 (463.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3982
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| Surrounded by | Naters, Riederalp, Termen | |
Bitsch is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Valais area of Switzerland. It's part of the Raron district.
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Where is Bitsch?
Bitsch covers an area of about 4.1 square kilometers (about 1.6 square miles). Imagine a small town where almost half the land (49.9%) is covered by forests! About 22.9% is used for farming, and 9.1% has buildings or roads. The rest (18.2%) is land that can't be used for much.
This municipality is found on the sunny, southern side of the mountains. It's made up of several tiny villages, with the main one being called Wasen.
What is the Bitsch Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Bitsch's coat of arms shows a black chamois (a type of goat-antelope) standing on green hills. Around it are beautiful flowers: an edelweiss and a rhododendron.
Who Lives in Bitsch?
Bitsch has a population of about 794 people. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living here grew by about 8.8%. Most of this growth was from people moving to Bitsch.
Most people in Bitsch (about 96.5%) speak German as their main language. A smaller number speak Dutch (1.1%) or French (0.9%).
In 2008, about 7.7% of the people living in Bitsch were from other countries. Many people (about 37.1%) were born right in Bitsch. Others (44%) were born in the same part of Switzerland, called a canton.
Young people, from babies to teenagers (0-19 years old), make up about 30.3% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) are the largest group at 60%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 9.8%.
Most homes in Bitsch have about 2.7 people living in them. In 2000, there were 268 private homes. Some homes (54) had only one person, while 28 homes had five or more people.
Here's how the population of Bitsch has changed over time:
What Can You See in Bitsch?
The whole village of Wasen, which is part of Bitsch, is very special. It's listed as an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has historical or cultural value that should be protected.
How Do People Work in Bitsch?
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Bitsch was very low, at just 1.5%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
Many people in Bitsch work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 24 people work in farming, which is called the primary sector.
- Making Things: About 61 people work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing (making products) and construction (building things).
- Services: The largest group, 189 people, work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like selling things, transportation, working in hotels or restaurants, and healthcare.
In 2000, more people left Bitsch for work than came into Bitsch for work. About 15% of workers used public transportation, and 63.2% used a private car to get to their jobs.
What Religions are Practiced in Bitsch?
Most people in Bitsch are Roman Catholic, making up about 88.1% of the population. A smaller group (4.3%) belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church. There are also a few people who follow other Christian churches, Islam, or Buddhism. About 2.95% of the population does not belong to any church.
How is Education in Bitsch?
Many adults in Bitsch have completed higher education. About 39.8% have finished upper secondary education, and 8.2% have gone on to university or a special technical college.
During the 2010-2011 school year, Bitsch had 60 students in its school system.
- Kindergarten: There was one kindergarten class with 15 young students.
- Primary School: Students attend primary school for six years. Bitsch had 4 primary school classes with 60 students.
- Secondary School: Older students from Bitsch go to secondary schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Bitsch para niños
