Nax facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Nax village
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 Nax
Location in Switzerland
Nax
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Hérens | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24.5 km2 (9.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,286 m (4,219 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 403 | |
| • Density | 16.45/km2 (42.60/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
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| Surrounded by | Grimentz, Grône, Mase, Saint-Jean, Saint-Martin, Sion, Vernamiège, Vex | |
Nax is a charming village located in the Valais canton of Switzerland. It used to be its own municipality, which is like a local government area. On January 1, 2011, Nax joined with two other nearby villages, Vernamiège and Mase. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Mont-Noble. Nax is found in the Hérens district.
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A Glimpse into Nax's Past
Nax has a long history! It was first written about between the years 1001 and 1100. Back then, it was known as Nas. A sad event happened in 1909 when the village church collapsed during a service. This accident caused many injuries and some people lost their lives.
Exploring Nax's Geography
Nax covers an area of about 24.5 square kilometers (about 9.5 square miles). A big part of this land, around 33.1%, is used for farming. Forests cover another large section, about 31.7% of the area.
About 3.2% of Nax's land has buildings or roads. A small amount, 0.4%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The remaining 31.4% is unproductive land, meaning it's not used for farming or building.
Nax is located at the entrance to the Hérens valley. It sits near a rocky cliff, which might be how it got its name. The word nasus in Latin means "nose," possibly referring to this prominent rock formation.
Understanding Nax's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family, town, or country. Nax has its own unique coat of arms. It shows a green pine tree growing from green hills. On either side of the tree, there are two silver deer standing up and facing each other. Above them, in the blue sky, are two golden stars and a golden bird flying.
Who Lives in Nax?
As of December 2002, Nax had a population of 403 people.
Languages Spoken in Nax
Most people in Nax speak French. In 2000, about 94.5% of the population spoke French as their main language. German was the second most common language, spoken by about 3.7% of the people. A small number, 0.8%, spoke Italian.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, more than half of the people in Nax, about 55.4%, were born right there in the village. Another 17.2% were born in the same canton (Valais). About 14.9% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 8.6% were born outside of Switzerland.
How Nax's Population Has Changed
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Nax has changed over many years. You can see how the population grew and then decreased at different times.
Nax's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Nax had a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs in Nax
In 2008, there were 65 full-time equivalent jobs in Nax. These jobs can be grouped into three main types:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature. In Nax, 7 jobs were in agriculture, like farming.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. There were 9 jobs in this sector, with some in manufacturing and others in construction.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services. There were 49 jobs in this sector. This included jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education. Many people also worked as technical professionals or scientists.
Commuting for Work
In 2000, some people traveled into Nax for work, but more people traveled out of Nax to work in other places. This means Nax is a "net exporter" of workers.
Religion in Nax
According to the 2000 census, most people in Nax, about 86.2%, were Roman Catholic. A smaller group, about 4.4%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Nax
Many people in Nax have a good education. About 35.0% of the population had finished non-mandatory high school. Also, about 10.4% had completed higher education, like going to a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, some students from other villages came to Nax for school. At the same time, some students from Nax went to schools outside the village.
See also
In Spanish: Nax para niños
