Gampel-Bratsch facts for kids
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Gampel-Bratsch
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 Gampel-Bratsch
Location in Switzerland
Gampel-Bratsch
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Leuk | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.04 km2 (8.90 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,997 | |
| • Density | 86.68/km2 (224.49/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3945
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| Localities | Bratsch, Gampel | |
| Surrounded by | Erschmatt, Ferden, Niedergesteln, Steg, Turtmann, Leuk | |
Gampel-Bratsch is a municipality in Switzerland. It is located in the Valais canton, within the Leuk district. This municipality was created on January 1, 2009. The people living in the towns of Gampel and Bratsch voted to join together on January 20, 2008.
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History of Gampel-Bratsch
The town of Bratsch was first mentioned in old records in 1228 and 1242. Back then, it was known by names like Praes. Over the years, its name changed a few times before becoming Bratsch.
Gampel is also an old settlement. It was first mentioned in records in 1238. At that time, its name was Champilz.
Geography of Gampel-Bratsch
Gampel-Bratsch covers an area of about 23.1 square kilometers (about 8.9 square miles). A large part of this land is used for different purposes.
- Farmland: About 30.6% of the area is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there.
- Forests: Forests cover about 38.0% of the land. These are important natural areas.
- Buildings and Roads: About 3.5% of the land has buildings or roads on it. This is where people live and travel.
- Unproductive Land: The remaining 28.0% is land that cannot be used for farming or building. This might include mountains or rocky areas.
Population and People
Gampel-Bratsch has a population of about 1,849 people. Some of these residents are foreign nationals, making up about 10.7% of the population in 2008.
Over the past decade (1999–2009), the number of people living here has changed slightly. The population changed by about -1.5% overall. This change was due to people moving in and out (migration) and also from births and deaths.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Gampel-Bratsch speak German. In 2000, about 93.4% of the population spoke German as their main language. Other languages spoken include Albanian (1.9%) and Serbo-Croatian (1.4%).
Age Groups
The population of Gampel-Bratsch is made up of different age groups:
- Children and Teenagers: About 24.1% of the population are young people aged 0 to 19 years old.
- Adults: About 60.7% are adults aged 20 to 64 years old.
- Seniors: About 15.2% are seniors, meaning they are over 64 years old.
Historic Population Trends
The chart below shows how the population of the two original towns, Bratsch and Gampel, changed over many years before they merged. You can see how the number of people living in each town grew or shrunk at different times.
Economy and Work
In 2010, Gampel-Bratsch had a low unemployment rate of 1.9%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
People in Gampel-Bratsch work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming, forestry, and fishing. About 91 people worked in this area in 2008.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 210 people worked in these kinds of jobs.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services like shops, schools, and healthcare. About 271 people were employed in this sector.
Many people travel to work. About 22.7% of working people used public transportation to get to their jobs. A larger number, about 49.9%, used their own private cars.
See also
In Spanish: Gampel-Bratsch para niños
