Nendaz facts for kids
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 Nendaz
Location in Switzerland
Nendaz
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Conthey | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 85.96 km2 (33.19 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,805 | |
| • Density | 79.165/km2 (205.036/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1997 (Haute-Nendaz)
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| Surrounded by | Ardon, Bagnes, Chamoson, Conthey, Hérémence, Isérables, Les Agettes, Riddes, Salins, Sion, Vétroz, Vex, Veysonnaz | |
Nendaz is a beautiful town in Switzerland. It's located in the Valais area, which is a canton (like a state) in the country. It's part of the Conthey district.
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A Look Back in Time: History of Nendaz
Nendaz has a long history! The first time it was ever written about was way back in the year 984. Back then, it was called Nenda.
For a while, people also knew it by its German name, Neind. But today, that name isn't used anymore.
Exploring the Land: Geography of Nendaz
Nendaz covers an area of about 85.9 square kilometers (about 33 square miles). A big part of this land, about 27.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 31.2% of the area.
About 4.2% of the land has buildings or roads on it. The rest, about 37%, is land that can't be used for farming or building.
Where is Nendaz Located?
Nendaz is in the middle of the Valais region. It stretches from the Rhone river, which is about 490 meters (1,600 feet) high, all the way up to the top of the Rosablanche mountain, which is super tall at 3,336 meters (10,945 feet)!
The town of Nendaz isn't just one big place. It's made up of about 15 smaller villages and hamlets. Some of these include Basse-Nendaz, Haute-Nendaz, Bieudron, Aproz, Baar, Brignon, and Beuson.
Understanding the Symbol: Nendaz Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Nendaz has a special design. It's a blue shield with a red stripe going across it. On either side of the red stripe, there are two golden pomegranates.
Who Lives Here? Population of Nendaz
Nendaz is home to about 6,024 people. Over the past 10 years (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living here has grown by about 10.6%. This growth happened mostly because new people moved into the area.
Languages Spoken in Nendaz
Most people in Nendaz speak French. About 94% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 3.1% of the people. A smaller number of people also speak Portuguese and Italian.
Age Groups in Nendaz
When we look at the age of people in Nendaz (as of 2000):
- Kids and teenagers (from 0 to 19 years old) make up about 24.7% of the population.
- Adults (from 20 to 64 years old) make up the largest group, about 59.5%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 15.8% of the population.
Homes and Families in Nendaz
In 2000, there were about 2,035 homes in Nendaz. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home.
- About 566 homes had only one person living in them.
- About 162 homes had five or more people.
- Many homes were families, including married couples with or without children, and single parents with children.
Most of the buildings in Nendaz are single family homes. In 2000, about 74.1% of all inhabited buildings were single family homes.
How the Population Has Changed
The chart below shows how the population of Nendaz has changed over many years:
How People Work: Economy in Nendaz
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Nendaz was 4.8%. This means that 4.8% of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Types of Jobs in Nendaz
Many people in Nendaz work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 303 people worked in this area in 2008.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 477 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This is the biggest group, with jobs that provide services. This includes things like shops, restaurants, hotels, and healthcare. About 988 people worked in this sector.
In 2008, there were about 1,399 full-time jobs in Nendaz. A lot of these jobs were in hotels or restaurants, and in sales or repairs.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Nendaz travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 1,283 people left Nendaz to work somewhere else. Only about 305 people came into Nendaz to work.
Most people (about 73.2%) use a private car to get to work. About 9.8% use public transportation.
Faith and Beliefs: Religion in Nendaz
Most people in Nendaz are Roman Catholic. In 2000, about 86.1% of the population identified as Roman Catholic.
A smaller number of people, about 3.7%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also people who belonged to other Christian churches, as well as a few who were Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu.
About 3.98% of the population said they didn't belong to any church or religion.
Learning and Schools: Education in Nendaz
Many people in Nendaz have completed a good amount of schooling. About 34.5% of the population has finished upper secondary education (like high school).
About 7.9% of people have gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
In 2000, most students in Nendaz went to schools within the town. However, 216 students from Nendaz went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Nendaz para niños
