Leytron facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leytron
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 Leytron
Location in Switzerland
Leytron
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Martigny | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 26.82 km2 (10.36 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,230 | |
| • Density | 120.43/km2 (311.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1912
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| Surrounded by | Bex (VD), Chamoson, Fully, Riddes, Saillon | |
Leytron is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Martigny district. It is part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
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A Look Back: Leytron's History
Leytron was first mentioned in official records way back in 1219. At that time, it was known as Leitrun. This shows that people have lived and worked in this area for a very long time!
Exploring Leytron's Geography
Leytron covers an area of about 26.9 square kilometers (or 10.4 square miles). A big part of this land is used for farming, about 27.1%. Forests cover another large portion, around 30.1%.
About 6.3% of Leytron's land is built up with buildings and roads. A small amount, 0.6%, is covered by rivers or lakes. The remaining 36.2% is unproductive land, meaning it's not used for farming or building. This includes rocky areas and natural vegetation.
Leytron is made up of several smaller communities called hamlets. These include Leytron-Plan, Produit, Montagnon, Les Places, Dugny, and Le Fou. These hamlets are located at different heights, from about 497 meters (1,631 feet) to 1,041 meters (3,415 feet) above sea level. The well-known settlement of Ovronnaz is also part of Leytron, sitting even higher at 1,350 meters (4,429 feet).
Understanding Leytron's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Leytron's coat of arms is described as: Vert between two Mullets of Five Or in chief on a Pale Or four Chevronnels Sable.
This means it has a green background (Vert). In the middle, there's a golden stripe (Pale Or). On this stripe, there are four black V-shapes (Chevronnels Sable). Above the stripe, there are two golden five-pointed stars (Mullets of Five Or).
People and Population in Leytron
Leytron has a population of about 2,190 people (as of December 2002). In recent years, the population has been growing. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of people living in Leytron increased by about 24.3%. Most of this growth came from people moving into the area.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Leytron speak French. About 93% of the population uses French as their main language. Portuguese is the second most common language, spoken by about 3.4% of residents. A smaller number of people, around 1.3%, speak German.
Who Lives in Leytron?
As of 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 47.7% were male and 52.3% were female. Most people living in Leytron were born in Switzerland. About 60.3% were born right in Leytron, and another 19.7% were born in the same canton (Valais).
Age Groups
In 2000, the population of Leytron was divided into different age groups:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 21% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 61% of the population.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 18% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 887 private homes in Leytron. On average, about 2.3 people lived in each home. Some homes had only one person, while others had five or more people.
Many apartments in Leytron are used seasonally, meaning people live in them only at certain times of the year, perhaps for holidays. In 2000, about 47.4% of apartments were used seasonally.
The population of Leytron has changed over time:
Leytron's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Leytron had an unemployment rate of 4.5%. This means a small percentage of people looking for work couldn't find a job.
Many people in Leytron work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming, forestry, and fishing. In 2008, about 334 people worked in this sector, with 106 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing, mining, and construction. About 207 people worked in this sector, with 24 businesses. A large part of these jobs were in construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education. About 779 people worked in this sector, with 85 businesses. Many jobs in this sector were in hotels and restaurants.
Many people who live in Leytron travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 487 workers left Leytron for their jobs, while 322 workers came into Leytron. Most people (65.1%) used a private car to get to work, while 7.7% used public transportation.
Religion in Leytron
Most people in Leytron are Christian. In 2000, about 92% of the population were Roman Catholic. Another 3.9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people were part of other Christian churches or followed Islam. Some people also stated they had no religious affiliation.
Education in Leytron
Education is important in Leytron. About 34.1% of the population has completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 9% have gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
Leytron has its own public library, called the Bibliothèque communale. In 2008, this library had 7,800 books and other media. It loaned out over 12,500 items that year, showing it's a popular place for reading and learning!
Images for kids
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An old aerial photo of Leytron from 1955, taken by Werner Friedli.
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A view of Leytron village with surrounding farms.
See also
In Spanish: Leytron para niños
