Grimentz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grimentz
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 Grimentz
Location in Switzerland
Grimentz
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Sierre | |
| Municipality | Anniviers | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 58.4 km2 (22.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,553 m (5,095 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 385 | |
| • Density | 6.592/km2 (17.07/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3961
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Grimentz is a charming village located in the Valais canton of Switzerland. It's part of the Sierre district. Before 2009, Grimentz was its own independent town. But on January 1, 2009, it joined with several nearby villages like Ayer, Chandolin, Saint Jean, Saint-Luc, and Vissoie to create a larger municipality called Anniviers.
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The History of Grimentz
Grimentz is a very old village. It was first written about in the year 1052. Back then, its name was Grimiens.
For a while, the village was also known by its German name, Grimensi. However, people don't use that name anymore.
Exploring the Geography of Grimentz
Grimentz is located in the Val d'Anniviers, which is a beautiful valley in the Pennine Alps. The village sits at an altitude of about 1,620 meters (5,315 feet) above sea level.
Lakes Near Grimentz
There are a couple of interesting lakes close to Grimentz.
- Lac de Moiry is a large reservoir. It was finished in 1958 and helps store water.
- Lac des Autannes is another lake. It is much higher up, located at an elevation of 2,686 meters (8,812 feet).
Understanding the Grimentz Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Grimentz has a special design. It is blue (Azure) with two silver four-pointed stars. It also shows a silver half-circle on the left side. At the top, there are four silver five-pointed stars.
Who Lives in Grimentz?
In December 2008, Grimentz had a population of 385 people. Most people in the village speak French. About 92% of the residents speak French as their main language.
Some other languages spoken include Portuguese (about 4%) and German (about 2%). A few people also speak Italian.
Where People Come From
Many people who live in Grimentz were born there. In 2000, about 57% of the villagers were born in Grimentz. Another 16% were born in the same canton, Valais. About 13% came from other parts of Switzerland, and 14% were born outside of Switzerland.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 49 homes where only one person lived. There were also 14 homes with five or more people.
Most of the apartments in Grimentz are used for holidays. About 82% of apartments are used only during certain seasons. Only about 15% are lived in all year round.
Jobs and Economy in Grimentz
In 2008, there were 229 full-time jobs in Grimentz. Many people work in different areas.
Types of Jobs
- Agriculture: About 10 jobs were in farming.
- Construction: Around 49 jobs were in building things.
- Tourism and Services: A large number of jobs, about 58, were in hotels and restaurants. Other jobs were in sales, transportation, and finance.
Grimentz is a place where more people come to work than leave for work. This means it's a busy place during the day!
Religion in Grimentz
Most people in Grimentz are Roman Catholic. In 2000, about 92% of the population were Catholic. About 5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or had no religion.
Weather in Grimentz
Grimentz gets a good amount of rain or snow each year. On average, it has about 107 days of precipitation. The village receives about 769 millimeters (30 inches) of rain or snow annually.
Wet and Dry Months
- Wettest Month: August is usually the wettest month. It gets about 82 millimeters (3.2 inches) of rain or snow over about 11 days.
- Driest Month: April is the driest month. It gets about 52 millimeters (2 inches) of precipitation over about 9 days.
Education in Grimentz
Many people in Grimentz have completed a good level of education. About 41% of the population have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school.
About 7% of the people have gone on to higher education, like university. Of those who went to university, almost half were Swiss men and about 41% were Swiss women.
In 2000, only a few students (2) came to Grimentz for school from other villages. However, 36 students from Grimentz went to schools outside the village.
Images for kids
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Lac de Moiry, a large reservoir near Grimentz.
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An aerial view of Grimentz from 1970.
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The charming village church in Grimentz.
See also
In Spanish: Grimentz para niños
