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Les Agettes
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 Les Agettes
Location in Switzerland
Les Agettes
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Hérens | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,002 m (3,287 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2002)
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| • Total | 298 | |
| • Density | 58.4/km2 (151.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1992
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| Surrounded by | Nendaz, Salins, Sion, Vex, Veysonnaz | |
Les Agettes was once a municipality (a type of town or local government area) in the Hérens district. It was located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. On January 1, 2017, Les Agettes joined with the larger city of Sion. So, it's no longer a separate municipality.
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History of Les Agettes
Les Agettes was first mentioned in old records way back in 1190. At that time, it was called Agietes.
Exploring the Geography of Les Agettes
In 2009, Les Agettes covered an area of about 5.1 square kilometers (2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 67.8%, was covered in forests. Another 20% was used for farming. About 10.8% of the land had buildings or roads on it.
The former municipality was located on the hills south of Sion. It was also above the Rhone valley. Les Agettes included three small villages: Crête-à-l'Œil, La Vernaz, and Les Agettes itself. These villages were located at different heights, from about 980 to 1200 meters (3,215 to 3,937 feet) above sea level. There were also scattered areas for grazing animals in the mountains. A vacation spot called Mayens de l'Ours was built there in 1982.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Les Agettes has a special design. It is split down the middle. On one side, there is a red crosier (a staff carried by a bishop) and a red sword pointing downwards. Above them is a red five-pointed star. On the other side, there is a silver tower with black windows and a door, all on a blue background. The very bottom part of the shield is green.
Population and Languages in Les Agettes
In 2015, Les Agettes had a population of 347 people. Over the ten years from 1999 to 2009, the number of people living there grew by about 28%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the area.
Most people in Les Agettes speak French. In 2000, about 95% of the population spoke French as their main language. A smaller number of people spoke German (3%) or Italian (1.1%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.4% were male and 50.6% were female. Most of the people living in Les Agettes were Swiss citizens.
Economy and Jobs in Les Agettes
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Les Agettes was 6.7%. This means that about 6.7% of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
People in Les Agettes worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 14 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). In 2008, 4 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, hotels, restaurants, and education. In 2008, 11 people worked in this sector.
Many people who lived in Les Agettes traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, about 118 workers commuted out of the municipality, while only 9 commuted in. Most people used a private car to get to work (78.7%), while a smaller number used public transportation (11.8%).
Religion in Les Agettes
According to the 2000 census, most people in Les Agettes were Roman Catholic, making up about 85.6% of the population. A smaller group, about 3.3%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Les Agettes
Education is important in Les Agettes. In 2000, about 37.4% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, about 14.1% had gone on to higher education, such as university or a specialized college.
In 2000, 23 students from Les Agettes attended schools in other municipalities.
See also
In Spanish: Les Agettes para niños
