Mex, Valais facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Mex
Location in Switzerland
Mex
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Saint-Maurice | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.9 km2 (3.1 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,118 m (3,668 ft) | |
| Highest elevation
(Cime de l'Est)
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3,180 m (10,430 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation
(hameau des Cases)
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500 m (1,600 ft) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 154 | |
| • Density | 19.49/km2 (50.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1891
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| Surrounded by | Evionnaz, Saint-Maurice, Val-d'Illiez, Vérossaz | |
| Twin towns | Saint-Alban-les-Eaux (France) | |
Mex was once a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It was located in the district of Saint-Maurice. On January 1, 2013, Mex joined with the larger town of Saint-Maurice. So, now it is no longer a separate municipality.
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A Glimpse into Mex's Past
Mex was first written about in the year 1298. Back then, it was known by the name Meys. This shows that the area has a long history.
Exploring Mex's Geography
Before it merged, Mex covered an area of about 7.9 square kilometers (3 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half, was covered by forests. About 13% of the land was used for farming.
A small part of Mex, about 2.5%, had buildings and roads. Rivers and lakes made up a tiny bit of the land. The rest, about 34%, was unproductive land, meaning it wasn't used for farming or building. This land was often rocky or had wild plants.
Mex is located on a high, flat area, about 1,146 meters (3,760 feet) above sea level. It sits to the left of the Rhone river. The town itself is a linear village, which means its buildings are spread out along a road.
Understanding Mex's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. Mex's coat of arms has a silver background. On it, you can see two green pine trees with red roots. Between these trees, there are two wavy blue lines, which might represent water. There are also three red houses. This design tells a story about the town's nature and buildings.
Who Lives in Mex?
In 2010, Mex had a population of 154 people. Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the number of people living there grew by about 25%. Most of this growth was because people moved into the town.
In 2000, almost everyone in Mex, about 94%, spoke French as their main language. A small number spoke German.
The population was made up of slightly more females than males. About 40% of the people living in Mex in 2000 were born there. Many others were born elsewhere in Switzerland or outside the country.
Young people, aged 0 to 19, made up about 35% of the population in 2000. Adults aged 20 to 64 made up about 53%. Seniors, over 64, were about 12% of the population.
The historical population of Mex is shown in this chart:
Mex's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, about 10% of people in Mex who wanted to work did not have a job. In 2008, a few people worked in farming. No one worked in manufacturing or building things. Most jobs were in the service sector. This includes jobs like working in hotels, restaurants, education, or healthcare.
In 2008, there were 21 full-time jobs in Mex. Most of these jobs were in the service industry. For example, some people worked in hotels or restaurants. Others worked in education or healthcare.
Many people who lived in Mex traveled to other towns for work. For every one person who came to Mex for work, about two people left Mex to work somewhere else. Most people used a private car to get to work. A smaller number used public transportation.
Religious Life in Mex
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Mex, about 67%, were Roman Catholic. About 10% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches. A small group, about 8.5%, did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education in Mex
In Mex, about 23% of the people had finished high school. About 13% had gone on to higher education, like a university. Most of these highly educated people were Swiss men.
In 2000, one student came to Mex for school from another town. However, 12 students from Mex went to schools outside the municipality.
Mex has its own library called the Bibliothèque de Mex. In 2008, this library had over 5,700 books and other items. It loaned out more than 2,000 items that year. The library was open for 34 days in 2008, usually for about 6 hours a week.
See also
In Spanish: Mex (Valais) para niños
