Bovernier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bovernier
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 Bovernier
Location in Switzerland
Bovernier
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Martigny | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.07 km2 (5.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 613 m (2,011 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 911 | |
| • Density | 69.70/km2 (180.53/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1932
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| Surrounded by | Martigny, Martigny-Combe, Orsières, Sembrancher, Vollèges | |
Bovernier is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Valais area of Switzerland. It is part of the Martigny district. Bovernier is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
History
Bovernier was first mentioned in old writings in the year 1228. Back then, it was called Burgus Warnierus.
Geography
Bovernier covers an area of about 12.9 square kilometers (about 5 square miles). A large part of this land, about 72%, is covered by forests. About 5% of the land is used for farming, and about 4% has buildings or roads. The rest is unproductive land like mountains.
The town is located in the Martigny district, right at the start of the Entremont region. Bovernier includes the main village and a smaller settlement called Les Valettes.
Coat of Arms
Every town in Switzerland has a special design called a coat of arms. Bovernier's coat of arms shows a silver castle with a golden alder tree branch growing out of it, all on a blue background.
Population
Bovernier has a population of about 746 people. A small number of people living here, about 6%, are from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the population has grown a little bit.
Most people in Bovernier, about 98%, speak French as their main language. A few people also speak Albanian or German.
In Bovernier, about 29% of the people are children and teenagers (under 19 years old). About 55% are adults (between 20 and 64 years old), and about 15% are seniors (over 64 years old).
The number of people living in Bovernier has changed over time, as you can see in this chart:
Economy
In 2010, Bovernier had an unemployment rate of 4.4%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Many people in Bovernier work in different areas. Some work in farming or forestry (the primary sector). Others work in manufacturing or construction (the secondary sector). The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector, which includes things like shops, restaurants, transportation, and education.
About 314 people who live in Bovernier have jobs. About 40% of these workers are women. Many people who live in Bovernier travel to other towns for work. About 10% use public transportation like trains or buses, and about 77% use a private car to get to work.
Religion
Most people in Bovernier are Roman Catholic, making up about 92% of the population. A smaller number of people belong to the Swiss Reformed Church or other Christian churches. There are also some people who follow Islam. About 2% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education
In Bovernier, about 35% of the people have finished high school (called upper secondary education in Switzerland). About 6% have gone on to get more education, like a university degree.
Some students from Bovernier travel to schools in other towns to continue their education.
Transport
Bovernier has its own train station, called Bovernier. This station is on the Martigny–Orsières line, which connects Bovernier to other towns by train.
See also
In Spanish: Bovernier para niños
