Entremont District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Entremont
District d'Entremont
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Valais |
| Capital | Sembrancher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 633.2 km2 (244.5 sq mi) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,519 |
| • Density | 24.5088/km2 (63.478/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Municipalities | 5 |
The district of Entremont is a region in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is home to 15,519 people (as of 31 December 2020). This area is known for its beautiful mountain landscapes and charming towns.
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Towns and Villages in Entremont
Entremont is made up of several smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them like towns or large villages that manage their own local affairs.
| Municipality | Population (31 December 2020) |
Area (km²) |
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| Bourg-Saint-Pierre | 211 | 90.09 |
| Liddes | 735 | 60.16 |
| Orsières | 3,194 | 165.02 |
| Sembrancher | 1,050 | 17.63 |
| Val de Bagnes | 10,185 | 300.13 |
| Total | 15,519 | 633.03 |
Recent Changes to Municipalities
Sometimes, smaller towns decide to join together to form a larger municipality. This happened on January 1, 2021. The towns of Bagnes and Vollèges merged to create the new municipality called Val de Bagnes.
What is the Coat of Arms for Entremont?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a family, city, or region. The coat of arms for Entremont shows a silver ram (a type of sheep) standing on its hind legs. It has golden horns and red tongue and hooves. A silver sword with a golden handle goes through the ram. All of this is set against a blue background, with four green hills at the bottom.
Who Lives in Entremont?
Let's look at the people who live in Entremont and what languages they speak.
Population and Languages
As of 31 December 2020, Entremont has a population of 15,519 people. Most people in Entremont speak French as their main language. About 91.9% of the population spoke French in 2000. The next most common languages were Portuguese (2.3%) and German (1.7%). A smaller number of people also speak Italian or Romansh.
Gender and Origin
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 51.1% were male and 48.9% were female. Most people living in Entremont were born there (about 59%). Others were born in the same canton (Valais), elsewhere in Switzerland, or outside of Switzerland.
Family Life in Entremont
In 2000, many people in Entremont were married (about 5,734 individuals). There were also many single people who had never been married (about 5,245).
There were about 4,742 households in Entremont. A household can be one person living alone, a family, or a group of unrelated people living together. About 30% of households had only one person. Many households were married couples, some with children and some without.
How the Population Has Changed Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Entremont has changed throughout history. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk at different times.
How Entremont is Governed
Like other places, Entremont has elections where people vote for their leaders and political parties.
Political Parties and Elections
In the 2007 federal election, the most popular political party in Entremont was the CVP. They received about 51.76% of the votes. Other popular parties included the FDP, the SVP, and the SP. About 56.1% of eligible voters participated in this election.
People in Entremont also vote for members of the cantonal government, like the Conseil d'État (State Council). In 2009, about 53.2% of voters participated in this election. They also vote for representatives in the national parliament, like the Swiss Council of States.
What Religions are Practiced in Entremont?
In 2000, most people in Entremont were Roman Catholic (about 84%). A smaller number belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (about 5%). There were also people who belonged to other Christian churches, or were Jewish or Islamic. Some people did not belong to any church or did not state their religion.
Learning and Education in Entremont
Education is important in Entremont. Many people have completed their high school education. About 9.1% of the population has gone on to get a higher education, either from a university or a specialized college called a Fachhochschule.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Entremont para niños
