Reckingen-Gluringen facts for kids
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Reckingen-Gluringen
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 Reckingen-Gluringen
Location in Switzerland
Reckingen-Gluringen
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Goms | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 41.2 km2 (15.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,316 m (4,318 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2002)
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| • Total | 550 | |
| • Density | 13.35/km2 (34.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3998
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| Surrounded by | Binn, Ernen, Fieschertal, Formazza (IT-VB), Grafschaft, Münster-Geschinen, Ulrichen | |
Reckingen-Gluringen was a small town in Switzerland. It was located in the Valais canton, in an area called Goms. This town was created in 2004 when two villages, Reckingen and Gluringen, joined together. Later, on January 1, 2017, Reckingen-Gluringen and several other nearby towns merged to form a bigger new town called Goms.
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History of Reckingen-Gluringen
The village of Reckingen was first mentioned in old documents in the year 1225. It was called Requinguen back then. Gluringen is even older, first appearing in records in 1203. A famous person named Joseph Biner was born in Gluringen in 1697. He was a Roman Catholic expert in church law, a historian, and a theologian.
Geography and Landscape
Reckingen-Gluringen covered an area of about 41.3 square kilometers (about 16 square miles). A good part of this land, about 27.6%, was used for farming. Forests covered 19.4% of the area. Only a small part, 1.2%, had buildings or roads. More than half of the land, 51.8%, was unproductive, meaning it wasn't used for farming or building.
Reckingen is located on both sides of the Rhone river, which flows through the valley. It's made up of three parts that are not directly connected. Gluringen is situated on the northern side of the Rhone valley.
People and Population
Reckingen-Gluringen had a population of about 550 people. Over the years, the population changed a bit. Some people moved away, and some moved in.
In 2008, about half of the people were male and half were female. Most of the people living there were Swiss citizens. A small number, about 6.9%, were people from other countries.
When it came to age, in 2000, about 25.9% of the population were children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) made up 56.1%, and older people (over 64 years old) were 18% of the population.
Languages Spoken
In Reckingen, most people spoke German as their main language. A few people also spoke French or Serbo-Croatian.
In Gluringen, most people also spoke German. Some people spoke Serbo-Croatian or Portuguese.
Where People Were Born
Many people in Reckingen and Gluringen were born in their respective villages. Others were born in the same canton (Valais), or elsewhere in Switzerland. Some residents were born outside of Switzerland.
Historic Population Numbers
The chart below shows how the population of Reckingen and Gluringen changed over many years.
Important Heritage Sites
The Church of Mariä Geburt (which means "Birth of Mary") in Reckingen is a very important building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special place that is protected because of its history and beauty. Both the villages of Gluringen and Reckingen are also recognized as important Swiss heritage sites.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Reckingen-Gluringen was low, at 1.8%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
People in Reckingen-Gluringen worked in different areas:
- Agriculture: Some people worked in farming.
- Industry: Others worked in factories or construction.
- Services: Many people worked in service jobs, like in hotels, restaurants, shops, or offices.
Many people used their private cars to get to work. A smaller number used public transportation. Some people who lived in Reckingen-Gluringen traveled to other towns for work, and some people from other towns came to work in Reckingen-Gluringen.
Religion
Most people in both Reckingen and Gluringen were Roman Catholic. A smaller number belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also a few people who were Orthodox Christian or Muslim. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education
Many adults in Reckingen and Gluringen had completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. A smaller number went on to get higher education at a university or a specialized college called a Fachhochschule.
Some students from Reckingen and Gluringen went to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns came to study in Reckingen and Gluringen.
See also
In Spanish: Reckingen-Gluringen para niños
