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Evionnaz
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 Evionnaz
Location in Switzerland
Evionnaz
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Saint-Maurice | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 48.08 km2 (18.56 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 469 m (1,539 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,345 | |
| • Density | 27.974/km2 (72.45/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1902
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| Surrounded by | Champéry, Collonges, Dorénaz, Mex, Saint-Maurice, Salvan, Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (FR-74), Val-d'Illiez, Vernayaz | |
Evionnaz is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It's part of the Saint-Maurice district.
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History of Evionnaz
Evionnaz was first mentioned in old writings in 1263. Back then, it was called Eviona. It became its own independent municipality in 1822. Before that, it was part of the larger area of Saint-Maurice.
Geography of Evionnaz
Evionnaz covers an area of about 48 square kilometers (18.5 square miles). A small part of this land, about 12.2%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 19.0% of the area.
About 2.0% of the land has buildings or roads. The largest part, 66.8%, is unproductive land, like mountains or rocky areas. The town is in the Saint-Maurice district. This district stretches from the Rhone river to the Dents-du-Midi mountains. Evionnaz includes the main village and two smaller settlements called hamlets: La Balmaz and La Rasse.
Evionnaz Coat of Arms
The blazon (official description) of Evionnaz's coat of arms describes it as: Azure City Walls embattled Argent with entrance towered and embattled and with a window Sable, in chief three Barrulets wavy of the second. This means it shows silver city walls with towers and a window on a blue background. Above the walls, there are three wavy silver lines.
Population of Evionnaz
Evionnaz has a population of about 1,010 people. Around 14.0% of the people living here are foreign nationals. Over the past 10 years (2000–2010), the population grew by 7.4%. This growth was mostly due to people moving into the area.
Languages Spoken in Evionnaz
Most people in Evionnaz speak French as their main language. About 91.4% of the population uses French. Portuguese is the second most common language, spoken by 3.3% of residents. A smaller number of people, about 1.3%, speak German. There are also some people who speak Italian.
Population Breakdown by Age and Origin
In Evionnaz, about 28.3% of the population are children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) make up 56.5% of the population. Seniors (over 64 years old) are 15.3% of the residents.
Many people (about 46.3%) were born in Evionnaz and still live there. Another 26.0% were born in the same canton (Valais). About 13.7% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 12.7% were born outside of Switzerland.
Households in Evionnaz
There are about 362 private households in Evionnaz. On average, each household has 2.5 people. About 113 households have only one person. There are 41 households with five or more people living together. Most apartments (84.1%) are lived in all year. Some are used only for holidays (10.1%), and a few are empty (5.8%).
Historical Population Growth
The chart below shows how the population of Evionnaz has changed over time:
Sights in Evionnaz
The entire village of Evionnaz is considered an important cultural site. It is listed in the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has special historical or architectural value and is protected.
Economy of Evionnaz
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Evionnaz was 6.2%. This means that 6.2% of people looking for work could not find a job.
Main Job Sectors
The economy of Evionnaz is divided into three main parts:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 17 people work in this sector.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. This is the largest sector, with 459 people working in it. Most of these jobs are in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: This covers services like sales, transport, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. About 132 people work in this sector.
Commuting to Work
Many people travel to Evionnaz for work. About 430 workers come into the municipality each day. At the same time, 288 residents of Evionnaz travel to other places for their jobs. This means more people come to Evionnaz for work than leave it. Most workers (70.4%) use a private car to get to work, while 10.7% use public transportation.
Religion in Evionnaz
Most people in Evionnaz are Roman Catholic, making up about 82.8% of the population. About 6.2% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who are Orthodox Christian, other Christian faiths, or Islamic. A small number of people follow Buddhism or Hinduism. About 4.09% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education in Evionnaz
In Evionnaz, about 38.2% of the population have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. A smaller group, about 6.3%, have gone on to higher education. This includes attending a university or a specialized college (Fachhochschule).
Some students who live in Evionnaz go to schools outside the municipality. Also, some students from other towns come to schools in Evionnaz.
Notable People from Evionnaz
- Mireille Richard (born 1989), a well-known ski mountaineer.
See also
In Spanish: Evionnaz para niños
