Eisten facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eisten
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Eisten village
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 Eisten
Location in Switzerland
Eisten
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Visp | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 38 km2 (15 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,084 m (3,556 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 188 | |
| • Density | 4.95/km2 (12.81/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3922
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| Surrounded by | Grächen, Saas Balen, Sankt Niklaus, Simplon, Stalden, Staldenried, Visperterminen | |
Eisten is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Valais canton of Switzerland. It is located in the Visp district. This charming place is known for its beautiful mountain views and quiet village life.
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History of Eisten
Eisten was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 1299. At that time, its name was written as Oysten.
Geography and Nature
Eisten covers an area of about 38 square kilometers (which is about 14.6 square miles). A small part of this land, about 9.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 23.9% of the area.
Most of the land, about 65.8%, is made up of mountains and other natural areas that are not used for farming or buildings. Only a tiny part, 0.7%, has buildings or roads.
The town is found in the Visp district. It sits on both the eastern and western sides of the entrance to the Saas valley. Eisten is located east of the Mischabel mountain range. The highest point in this range is the Dom mountain, which stands at 4,545 meters (14,911 feet) tall.
Eisten's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Eisten's coat of arms has a green background. On it, there is a white lamb walking over a golden hill. Above this, there is a blue section at the top.
People of Eisten (Demographics)
Eisten has a population of about 258 people, according to information from December 2002. All of these people are Swiss citizens. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Eisten has gone down a bit.
Most people in Eisten speak German as their main language. In 2000, about 96% of the people spoke German. The second most common language was Albanian, spoken by about 3.1% of the people.
In 2008, a little more than half of the population (51.5%) were girls and women, while 48.5% were boys and men. Most people living in Eisten were born there. About 81.4% of the people in 2000 were born in Eisten and still lived there.
Kids and teenagers (from birth to 19 years old) make up about 26.5% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) make up 56.2%. Older adults (over 64 years old) make up 17.3% of the population.
Interesting Places to See
The entire village of Eisten is recognized as an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has special historical or cultural value that should be protected.
Eisten's Economy (How People Work)
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Eisten was very low, at 1.8%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Many people in Eisten work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 14 people work in the primary economic sector, which mostly means farming. There are about 8 businesses related to farming.
- Making Things: About 8 people work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing, where things are made.
- Services: About 4 people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like working in shops, selling cars, or working in hotels and restaurants.
In 2008, there were 15 full-time jobs in Eisten. Most of these were in farming and manufacturing. Some people also worked in sales or hospitality.
Many people who live in Eisten travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 70 people left Eisten to work elsewhere, while only 3 people came into Eisten for work. This means Eisten sends out more workers than it brings in. Most people use a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Eisten
According to a survey in 2000, most people in Eisten are Roman Catholic. About 92% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. A small number of people, about 3.98%, were Islamic.
Education in Eisten
Education is important in Eisten. About 30.5% of the people have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. A smaller number, about 1.8%, have gone on to higher education, like university.
During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 15 students in the Eisten school system.
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend one year of non-required Kindergarten. In that year, there were 3 kindergarten students.
- Primary School: Students must attend six years of primary school. Eisten had 15 students in primary school.
- Secondary School: After primary school, students go to secondary school. All students from Eisten attend their secondary school in a nearby town.
In 2000, most students from Eisten went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Eisten para niños
