Guttet-Feschel facts for kids
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Guttet-Feschel
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 Guttet-Feschel
Location in Switzerland
Guttet-Feschel
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Leuk | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.43 km2 (4.03 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,345 m (4,413 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 414 | |
| • Density | 39.69/km2 (102.80/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3956
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| Surrounded by | Albinen, Erschmatt, Ferden, Leuk, Leukerbad | |
Guttet-Feschel is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Leuk district of Valais, a canton in Switzerland. It was created in 2000 when two smaller towns, Guttet and Feschel, joined together.
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A Look Back in Time
How Guttet-Feschel Began
The two villages that make up Guttet-Feschel have a long history. Feschel was first written about in documents way back in 1267. At that time, it was known by names like Vexli or Veselli.
Guttet is even older in written records. It was first mentioned in 1261 as de gottet. These old names help us understand how the villages have changed over hundreds of years.
Exploring Guttet-Feschel
Where is Guttet-Feschel?
Guttet-Feschel is located in the Leuk district. It covers an area of about 10.5 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). This area is a mix of different types of land.
What the Land is Used For
About 36.8% of the land is used for farming. This includes pastures where animals graze. Forests cover another 27.8% of the area, providing green spaces.
Around 3.5% of the land has buildings and roads. A small part, 0.6%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The remaining 31.2% is land that cannot be used for farming or building, like rocky areas.
Who Lives in Guttet-Feschel?
Population Numbers
As of 2022, Guttet-Feschel has a population of 425 people. In the past 10 years, the number of people living here has changed a little. Some people have moved in, while others have moved away.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Guttet-Feschel speak German. About 97.3% of the population uses German as their main language. A smaller number of people speak Albanian or French. There are also a few people who speak Italian.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Guttet-Feschel includes people of all ages. About 27.3% are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults, aged 20 to 64, make up about 52.4% of the population. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, make up about 20.2%.
Where People Were Born
Many residents, about 69.5%, were born right in Guttet-Feschel. Others were born in the same canton of Valais, or elsewhere in Switzerland. A small number of people, about 2.9%, were born outside of Switzerland.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 161 households in Guttet-Feschel. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home. Some households had only one person, while others were larger families with five or more people.
Most of the buildings in the town are single-family homes. There are also some buildings with multiple apartments.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Guttet-Feschel has changed over many years. You can see how the number of residents has gone up and down since 1850.
Important Places to See
Feschel Village Heritage
The entire village of Feschel is very special. It is recognized as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means its buildings and layout are important to Swiss history and culture.
How People Work and Earn a Living
Jobs in Guttet-Feschel
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Guttet-Feschel was 2.6%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
People in Guttet-Feschel work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming. About 20 people work in this area.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 14 people work here.
- Tertiary Sector: This sector includes jobs that provide services, like shops, hotels, or healthcare. About 36 people work in service jobs.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Guttet-Feschel travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 112 workers left the municipality for their jobs. Only 8 workers came into Guttet-Feschel to work.
Most people use a private car to get to work (59.1%). About 17.7% use public transportation.
Beliefs and Faiths
Religious Groups
Based on information from 2000, most people in Guttet-Feschel are Roman Catholic, making up about 91.0% of the population. About 5.1% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There are also a few people who are Orthodox Christian or Islamic. A small number of people do not belong to any church.
Learning and Schools
Education Levels
In Guttet-Feschel, about 34.9% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is schooling after elementary and middle school.
A smaller group, about 2.9%, has gone on to higher education. This means they have attended a university or a specialized college.
Students Studying Elsewhere
In 2000, 51 students from Guttet-Feschel went to schools outside the municipality. This means they traveled to other towns for their education.
See also
In Spanish: Guttet-Feschel para niños
