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Oberems
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 Oberems
Location in Switzerland
Oberems
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Leuk | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 50.26 km2 (19.41 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,335 m (4,380 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 120 | |
| • Density | 2.39/km2 (6.18/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3948
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| Surrounded by | Agarn, Ayer, Embd, Ergisch, Randa, Saint-Luc, Sankt Niklaus, Unterems | |
Oberems is a small town in Switzerland. It is located in the Valais canton, which is like a state or province. Oberems is part of the Leuk district.
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History of Oberems
Oberems was first mentioned in old records in the year 1101. Back then, it was called superiori Emesa.
In 2021, the people of Oberems voted on a special topic. They voted on whether to allow same-sex marriage in Switzerland. Oberems had the highest "Yes" vote in the whole country. About 85.7% of the people who voted said "Yes" to the change.
Geography of Oberems
Oberems covers an area of about 84.6 square kilometers (32.7 square miles). A large part of this land, about 70.8%, is unproductive. This means it's not used for farming or building. It includes mountains, rocks, and glaciers.
About 15.3% of the land is used for farming. Another 13.5% is covered by forests. Only a small part, 0.4%, has buildings or roads.
The town is located on a flat area above the Turtmann valley. This valley leads into the Rhone valley. Oberems includes the villages of Ahorn and Bodmen. It also has several smaller settlements called hamlets, like Gruben/Meiden.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Oberems has a special design. It shows a black crow with its wings spread out. There are two silver stars above and below the crow.
Below this, there is a green two-peaked mountain. Water flows down from the mountain in a wavy blue line.
People of Oberems
Oberems has a small population. As of 2022, there were 136 people living there. Most people in Oberems speak German.
In 2008, about 2.3% of the people living in Oberems were from other countries. The number of people living in Oberems has changed a little over time. Between 1999 and 2009, the population grew by 0.8%. This growth was mainly because people moved into the town.
Age Groups in Oberems
In 2000, the population was divided into different age groups:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 24.8% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 57.6% of the population.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 17.6% of the population.
Where People Were Born
Most people in Oberems were born there. In 2000, about 68% of the people were born in Oberems. Another 18.4% were born in the same canton, Valais. About 8.8% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. Only 3.2% were born outside of Switzerland.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 50 private households in Oberems. On average, each household had 2.4 people. About 34.6% of households had only one person living in them. There were also households with married couples, with or without children.
Most of the buildings in Oberems are single-family homes. In 2000, 74.4% of the inhabited buildings were single-family homes. Many apartments in Oberems are used only during certain seasons, like for holidays.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Oberems has changed over many years. You can see how the number of people living in the town has gone up and down.
Economy of Oberems
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Oberems was very low, at 0.1%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs
Jobs are often grouped into three main types:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature. In Oberems, this mostly means farming. In 2008, 13 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. In Oberems, 3 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services. This includes things like shops, restaurants, and transportation. In Oberems, 19 people worked in this sector.
In 2008, there were 26 full-time jobs in Oberems. Most of these jobs were in hotels or restaurants. Some jobs were also in transportation or selling cars.
Commuting to Work
Many people who live in Oberems travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 26 people left Oberems to work elsewhere. Only 6 people came into Oberems for work.
Most people used a private car to get to work (55.8%). About 15.4% used public transportation.
Religion in Oberems
In 2000, most people in Oberems were Roman Catholic. About 94.4% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. A small number, 1.6%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A few people belonged to other Christian churches, or did not belong to any church at all.
Education in Oberems
Many people in Oberems have completed a good level of education. About 35.2% of the population finished upper secondary education. This is like high school.
About 6.4% of the population went on to higher education. This means they attended a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, 7 students who lived in other towns came to school in Oberems. At the same time, 10 students from Oberems went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Oberems para niños
