Münster-Geschinen facts for kids
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Münster-Geschinen
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 Münster-Geschinen
Location in Switzerland
Münster-Geschinen
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Goms | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 48.6 km2 (18.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,370 m (4,490 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2002)
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| • Total | 489 | |
| • Density | 10.062/km2 (26.06/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3985
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| Surrounded by | Fieschertal, Guttannen (BE), Reckingen-Gluringen, Ulrichen | |
Münster-Geschinen was a small town, also called a municipality, in the Valais canton of Switzerland. It was created in 2004 when two smaller towns, Münster and Geschinen, joined together.
However, on January 1, 2017, Münster-Geschinen became part of a new, larger municipality called Goms. This new municipality was formed by combining several towns in the area.
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History
The town of Münster was first mentioned in old documents in 1221. Geschinen was first mentioned a bit later, in 1327.
Geography
Münster-Geschinen covered an area of about 48.6 square kilometers (18.8 square miles). A big part of this land, about 32.8%, was used for farming. Forests covered 19.0% of the area. Only a small part, 1.0%, had buildings or roads. The rest, about 47.2%, was unproductive land, like mountains or rocky areas.
A beautiful lake called Trützisee is located high up at 2,579 meters (8,461 feet). It sits below a mountain called Löffelhorn, which is 3,095 meters (10,154 feet) tall.
Population and People
In 2015, Münster-Geschinen had a population of 489 people. Over the ten years before 2009, the population decreased by about 9.2%. This was partly because people moved away and partly due to fewer births than deaths.
Around 2008, a little over half the population (54.8%) were male, and 45.2% were female. Most people living there were Swiss citizens.
Looking at ages in 2000, about 22.7% of the people were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up 53.3% of the population, and seniors (over 64 years old) were 24%.
Languages and Homes
In Münster, most people (about 89.5%) spoke German as their main language in 2000. Some also spoke Serbo-Croatian or Albanian. Many people (about 50.3%) were born in Münster and still lived there. Others were born in the same canton, elsewhere in Switzerland, or outside Switzerland.
Many homes in Münster were single-person households, and there were also many families. In 2000, about 54.1% of the apartments were lived in all year round. Others were used only during certain seasons, like for holidays.
In Geschinen, everyone (100%) spoke German in 2000. About half the people (50.8%) were born in Geschinen. Similar to Münster, there were single-person homes and families. About 30.1% of apartments in Geschinen were lived in permanently.
Historic Population Data
This chart shows how the population of Münster and Geschinen changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites
The Church of St. Maria and its Cemetery Chapel are very important historical sites in Switzerland. They are listed as a heritage site of national significance. Also, the entire villages of Münster and Geschinen are recognized as important heritage sites.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Münster-Geschinen was low, at 1.6%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Jobs in the area were divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 34 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 57 people worked here, mostly in construction.
- Tertiary sector: This includes service jobs, like working in shops, hotels, restaurants, or healthcare. About 164 people worked in this sector.
Many people (about 34.4%) used their own cars to get to work. A smaller number (5.7%) used public transportation.
Both Münster and Geschinen had people who worked within the town and people who traveled to other towns for work. More workers usually came into the towns than left them for jobs.
Religion
In Münster, most people (about 77.8%) were Roman Catholic in 2000. A smaller number (5.3%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people were also Orthodox Christian or Islamic. A few people did not belong to any church.
In Geschinen, most people (86.2%) were Roman Catholic in 2000. Some (9.2%) were Swiss Reformed, and a few did not belong to any church.
Education
In Münster, about 36.0% of the population had finished high school (upper secondary education). About 7.3% had gone on to higher education, like university.
Münster is home to the Regionalbibliothek Obergoms library. In 2008, this library had over 6,300 books and other media. It loaned out nearly 12,000 items that year.
In Geschinen, about 32.3% of the population had finished high school. About 7.7% had completed higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Münster-Geschinen para niños
