Icogne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Icogne
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Icogne Village
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 Icogne
Location in Switzerland
Icogne
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Sierre | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24.83 km2 (9.59 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 633 | |
| • Density | 25.493/km2 (66.03/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1977
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| Surrounded by | Ayent, Lenk im Simmental (BE), Lens, Randogne, Saint-Léonard | |
Icogne is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Sierre district of Switzerland. It's found in the beautiful Valais canton.
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A Look Back: Icogne's History
Icogne was first written about in old documents way back in 1233. At that time, it was called Ucogni. A few years later, in 1249, its name was recorded as Ucogniez.
In 1905, Icogne became its own independent municipality. Before that, it was part of the nearby town of Lens.
Exploring Icogne's Geography
Icogne covers an area of about 24.8 square kilometers (9.6 square miles). A good part of this land is used for farming, about 14.5%. Forests cover a large portion, around 31% of the area.
About 2.5% of Icogne's land is built up with houses and roads. Rivers and lakes make up about 2.3% of the area. The largest part, over 50%, is unproductive land, meaning it's not used for farming or building. This includes rocky areas and places with sparse plants.
Icogne is located in the Sierre district. It sits between the towns of Ayent to the west and Lens to the east. The Lienne river flows on its left bank.
The municipality includes the main village of Icogne itself. It also has a part of the popular ski resort called Crans-Montana. The Lac de Tseuzier reservoir is found on the border with Ayent.
Understanding Icogne's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town, family, or organization. Icogne's coat of arms has a unique design.
It shows three green pine trees growing from green hills at the bottom. Above them, on a blue background, there is a golden five-pointed star and a white Edelweiss flower. The Edelweiss is a famous flower found in the Alps.
Who Lives in Icogne: Demographics
As of today, Icogne has a population of 633 people. In 2008, about 17.6% of the people living in Icogne were from other countries.
Over the last ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the population of Icogne grew by about 8.6%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the area.
Languages Spoken in Icogne
Most people in Icogne speak French as their main language. In 2000, about 90.1% of the population spoke French. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 5.2% of the people. Italian is the third most common, spoken by about 2% of the population.
Population Breakdown by Age and Origin
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 48.3% were male and 51.7% were female.
Looking at where people were born (in 2000):
- About 42.6% of the people were born in Icogne itself.
- Another 23.5% were born in the same canton (Valais).
- About 13.9% were born in other parts of Switzerland.
- Around 15.6% were born outside of Switzerland.
When it comes to age groups (in 2000):
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 19.1% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 60.1%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 20.8%.
Households in Icogne
In 2000, there were 177 private households in Icogne. On average, each household had about 2.2 people. About 57 households had only one person living in them.
Many apartments in Icogne are used seasonally, especially because of the nearby ski resort. In 2000, about 65.5% of apartments were used seasonally, while 31.4% were lived in all year round.
Icogne's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Icogne had a low unemployment rate of 2%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs in Icogne
In 2008, there were 80 full-time equivalent jobs in Icogne. These jobs were spread across different economic sectors:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. There were 6 jobs in this sector, all in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. There were 35 jobs here. Most (85.7%) were in construction, and a smaller part (14.3%) were in manufacturing.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services. There were 39 jobs in this sector. Examples include jobs in hotels or restaurants (35.9%) and sales (5.1%).
Commuting for Work
In 2000, many people living in Icogne traveled to other towns for work. About 140 workers commuted out of the municipality. Only 11 workers commuted into Icogne.
Most people used a private car to get to work (70.8%). A smaller number, about 6.9%, used public transportation.
Faith and Religion in Icogne
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Icogne are Christian.
- About 80.7% of the population were Roman Catholic.
- About 6.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A small number of people belonged to other religions, including Orthodox Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faiths. There was also one person who was Buddhist. About 6.4% of the population did not belong to any church or had no religious beliefs.
Learning and Education in Icogne
Education is important in Icogne. In 2000, about 35.9% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is education after primary school but before university.
About 16.3% of the population had gone on to higher education. This means they completed studies at a university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
In 2000, 62 students from Icogne attended schools outside of the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Icogne para niños
