Hérémence facts for kids
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Hérémence
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 Hérémence
Location in Switzerland
Hérémence
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Hérens | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 107.46 km2 (41.49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,237 m (4,058 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,433 | |
| • Density | 13.335/km2 (34.538/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1987
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| Surrounded by | Bagnes, Evolène, Nendaz, Saint-Martin, Vex | |
Hérémence is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Hérens district in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It's known for its beautiful mountain views and important landmarks.
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History of Hérémence
Hérémence was first mentioned in old records way back in 1195. At that time, it was called Aremens.
Geography and Landscape
Hérémence covers an area of about 107.6 square kilometers (41.5 square miles). A large part of this land, about 18%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 18.8% of the area. Only a small part, 1.9%, has buildings or roads, while most of the land (61.3%) is made up of mountains and other natural areas.
The town is located on the left side of two rivers, the Borgne and the Dixence. The main village of Hérémence is right where these two rivers meet. The municipality also includes the entire Dixence valley, which is a side valley off the main Rhone valley. Besides the main village, Hérémence has several smaller communities called hamlets. These include Ayer, Euseigne, Mâche, Pralong, Riod, and Cerise.
Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. The coat of arms for Hérémence is simple but meaningful. It shows a silver star on a red background. In official terms, this is described as Gules, a Mullet Argent.
Population and People
Hérémence has a population of about 1,321 people (as of December 2002). Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has changed a little. Some people have moved in, while others have moved away.
Most people in Hérémence speak French as their main language. About 97.5% of the population uses French. A smaller number of people speak German (1.4%) or Portuguese (0.5%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.6% were male and 50.4% were female. Most of the people living in Hérémence are Swiss citizens.
The age groups in Hérémence are also interesting. In 2000, about 20.2% of the population were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up 59.2%, and seniors (over 64 years old) were 20.6% of the population.
Here's a look at how the population of Hérémence has changed over time:
Important Heritage Sites
Hérémence is home to several important historical and cultural sites. These places are so special that they are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance.
The main sites are:
- The Saint-Nicolas Church
- The aux Fées cave
- The La Grande Dixence dam
The main village of Hérémence and the hamlet of Mâche / Mâchette are also recognized as important Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
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Saint-Nicolas Church, Hérémence
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aux Fées cave
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La Grande Dixence dam
Economy and Jobs
In Hérémence, people work in different types of jobs. In 2010, the unemployment rate was 2.6%, which means most people had jobs.
- Primary Sector: About 50 people work in the primary sector, which mostly involves farming.
- Secondary Sector: Around 192 people work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary Sector: About 164 people work in the tertiary sector, which includes services. These jobs can be in shops, hotels, restaurants, transportation, education, or healthcare.
Many people who live in Hérémence travel to other towns for work. About 14.8% of workers use public transportation, and 52.3% use their own cars to get to work.
Religion
Most people in Hérémence are Roman Catholic. In 2000, about 95.7% of the population identified as Roman Catholic. A smaller number, about 3.1%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Weather in Hérémence
Hérémence experiences about 99.8 days of rain or snow each year. On average, it receives about 776 millimeters (30.5 inches) of precipitation annually.
The wettest month is June, when the town gets about 78 millimeters (3.1 inches) of rain or snow over an average of 10.1 days. The driest month is April, with about 51 millimeters (2 inches) of precipitation over 7.7 days.
Education
In Hérémence, a small number of people have completed higher education. This means they have gone to a university or a specialized college.
The town has a library called the Bibliothèque communale et scolaire. In 2008, this library had over 5,335 books and other materials. It loaned out more than 2,156 items that year. The library was open for 300 days and averaged seven hours per week.
See also
In Spanish: Hérémence para niños
