Eggerberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eggerberg
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Eggerberg village
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 Eggerberg
Location in Switzerland
Eggerberg
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Brig | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.05 km2 (2.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 852 m (2,795 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 324 | |
| • Density | 53.55/km2 (138.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3939
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| Surrounded by | Ausserberg, Baltschieder, Lalden, Mund | |
| Twin towns | Rothrist (Switzerland) | |
Eggerberg is a small village and municipality in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is part of the Brig district. Besides the main village of Eggerberg, this area includes several smaller settlements. These are called Berg, Eggen, Finnen, Mühlackern, and Wirmschland.
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History of Eggerberg
Eggerberg is quite an old place. It was first written about in the year 1307. Back then, it was known by the name Eccun.
Exploring Eggerberg's Geography
Eggerberg covers an area of about 6 square kilometers (or about 2.3 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half, is covered by forests. About 15% of the land is used for farming. Around 5.5% has buildings or roads, and the rest is unproductive land.
Where is Eggerberg Located?
The municipality is located on the slopes above the northern Rhone valley. It is quite close to the town of Visp. Eggerberg includes the main village and several smaller hamlets. These hamlets are Mühlackern, Wirmschland, Berg, and Eggen. Finnen is another settlement, but people only live there during the summer.
Local Government Plans
There was a plan to combine Eggerberg with some nearby municipalities. These included Ausserberg, Bürchen, Baltschieder, Visp, and Visperterminen. However, the people living in these areas decided not to merge.
Eggerberg's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Eggerberg's coat of arms has a blue background. From the bottom, green hills rise up. On these hills, there is a silver cross. In the top corners, there is a golden moon on the right and a golden sun on the left.
People and Population of Eggerberg
Eggerberg has a population of 324 people. In recent years, the number of people living here has changed a bit. Most people in Eggerberg speak German as their main language. A very small number speak French or Italian.
Who Lives in Eggerberg?
In 2008, about 47.8% of the people were male and 52.2% were female. Most of the people living in Eggerberg were born there. Many others were born in the same canton, which is Valais. Only a small number of people were born outside Switzerland.
Age Groups in the Community
In 2000, about 27.5% of the population were children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults, aged 20 to 64, made up the largest group at 58.1%. People over 64 years old made up 14.4% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 135 private households in Eggerberg. On average, about 2.7 people lived in each home. Some households had only one person, while others had five or more. Most of the buildings in Eggerberg are single-family homes. Many apartments are lived in all year, while some are used only during certain seasons.
Eggerberg's Economy: How People Work
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Eggerberg was very low, at 0.7%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
What Jobs Do People Have?
Many people in Eggerberg work in the primary economic sector. This mainly means jobs in agriculture, like farming. Some people work in the secondary sector, which includes construction. The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector, which includes services. These jobs can be in transportation, hotels, restaurants, or education.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Eggerberg travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 159 people left Eggerberg to work elsewhere. Only 17 people came into Eggerberg for their jobs. This means Eggerberg is a place where many people live but work outside the municipality. Most people use public transportation or a private car to get to work.
Getting Around: Transport in Eggerberg
Eggerberg has its own train station. It is on the Lötschberg line. You can catch trains from here to cities like Bern, Thun, and Brig. There is also a PostAuto bus service. This bus connects Finnen, Eggen, Eggerberg, Baltschieder, and Visp.
Religion in Eggerberg
Based on a census from 2000, most people in Eggerberg are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also a few people who belong to other Christian churches. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education in Eggerberg
In Eggerberg, many people have completed their upper secondary education. A smaller number have gone on to higher education, like university.
School System in Eggerberg
During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 10 students in the Eggerberg school system. The canton of Valais has a school system where children attend six years of primary school. In Eggerberg, there was one class for primary school students. For secondary school, students from Eggerberg usually go to schools in a neighboring municipality.
Students Traveling for School
In 2000, only one student came to Eggerberg from another municipality for school. However, 15 students who lived in Eggerberg went to schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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The official coat of arms for Eggerberg.
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The flag of Eggerberg.
See also
In Spanish: Eggerberg para niños
