Chippis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chippis
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Chippis village
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 Chippis
Location in Switzerland
Chippis
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Sierre | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 532 m (1,745 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,597 | |
| • Density | 810.7/km2 (2,100/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3965
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| Surrounded by | Chalais, Anniviers, Sierre | |
Chippis is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Valais area, specifically in the Sierre district.
Chippis is found on the left side of the Rhone river. It is a part of the beautiful canton of Valais.
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History
Chippis has a long history! It was first written about in the 11th century. Back then, it was known by a different name, Sepils.
Geography
Chippis covers an area of about 2 square kilometers (which is about 0.77 square miles). Imagine a square with sides just over 1.4 kilometers long – that's roughly the size!
Most of the land in Chippis is covered by forests. About 59% of the area is thick woodland. Another big part, about 24%, is used for buildings and roads. This includes homes, shops, and places where people work.
A smaller part, about 5.6%, is used for farming. This land helps grow food or feed animals. There are also some rivers and lakes, making up about 3.5% of the area. The rest of the land is not used for anything, maybe because it's too rocky.
Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It tells a story about the town. The coat of arms for Chippis has a wavy silver bar across the middle. Above it, there's a red section with a gear wheel and a blue section with a church. Below the wavy bar, there's a red section with three silver stars.
Population
Chippis is home to about 1,541 people. This number can change a little bit each year. Some people move in, some move out, and new babies are born.
Many different people live in Chippis. About 38% of the people living there are from other countries. Most people in Chippis speak French as their main language. About 77% of the population speaks French. Other languages spoken include German and Italian.
When we look at age groups, about 25% of the people are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Most people, about 59%, are adults between 20 and 64 years old. About 15% of the population are seniors (over 64 years old).
The chart below shows how the population of Chippis has changed over many years:
Economy
Chippis has different types of jobs. People work in three main areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 46 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 399 people work here. Many of these jobs are in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops, restaurants, or schools. About 118 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Chippis also travel to other towns for work. At the same time, many people from other towns come to Chippis to work. This means Chippis is a place where many jobs are available. Most people use a private car to get to work, but some use public transportation.
Religion
Most people in Chippis are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths, as well as Islam. Some people do not follow any religion.
Education
In Chippis, many people have a good education. About 30% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 5.8% have gone on to get even higher education, like from a university.
While some students from other towns come to school in Chippis, more students from Chippis go to schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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An old aerial photo of Chippis from 1955.
See also
In Spanish: Chippis para niños
