Mörel-Filet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mörel-Filet
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 Mörel-Filet
Location in Switzerland
Mörel-Filet
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Östlich Raron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.55 km2 (3.30 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 759 m (2,490 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 707 | |
| • Density | 82.69/km2 (214.17/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3983
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| Localities | Mörel, Filet | |
Mörel-Filet is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Valais region of Switzerland. It's located in the Östlich Raron district. This town was created on January 1, 2009. It was formed by joining two smaller places: Mörel and Filet.
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A Look Back in Time
The town of Mörel has a long history. It was first mentioned in old records way back in 1203. At that time, it was known as Morgi.
The other part of the town, Filet, was called Gifrisch during the Middle Ages. It was first written about in 1374 as Gifris.
Where is Mörel-Filet?
Mörel-Filet covers an area of about 8.4 square kilometers (which is about 3.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 51.5%, is covered by forests.
About 18.6% of the land is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there. Around 6.3% of the area has buildings or roads. The rest of the land, about 23.5%, is not used for farming or buildings.
Who Lives in Mörel-Filet?
Mörel-Filet has a population of about 692 people. In 2008, about 10.5% of the people living there were from other countries.
Over the last ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Mörel-Filet has gone down a little. This happened because some people moved away, and there were fewer births than deaths.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Mörel-Filet speak German. About 95% of the population uses German as their main language.
The second most common language is Serbo-Croatian, spoken by about 1.5% of the people. French is the third most common, spoken by about 0.7%.
Age Groups in the Town
In 2000, children and teenagers (from 0 to 19 years old) made up 23.2% of the population. Adults (from 20 to 64 years old) were the largest group, making up 58.3%. Older people (over 64 years old) made up 18.5% of the population.
Working in Mörel-Filet
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Mörel-Filet was 2.9%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work could not find a job.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, people in Mörel-Filet worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: About 21 people worked in this area. This includes jobs like farming, fishing, or forestry. There were about 10 businesses in this sector.
- Secondary sector: About 62 people worked in this area. This includes jobs like manufacturing, building things, or making goods. There were 13 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: About 271 people worked in this area. This includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, offices, or tourism. There were 33 businesses in this sector.
How People Travel to Work
Many people in Mörel-Filet use different ways to get to their jobs. About 18.7% of the working population uses public transportation, like buses or trains. A larger number, about 44.8%, use their own private cars to travel to work.
See also
In Spanish: Mörel-Filet para niños
