Saint-Jean, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Jean
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 Saint-Jean
Location in Switzerland
Saint-Jean
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Sierre | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15.5 km2 (6.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,327 m (4,354 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 237 | |
| • Density | 15.29/km2 (39.60/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3961
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Saint-Jean is a small village located in the Valais region of Switzerland. It used to be its own town. But on January 1, 2009, Saint-Jean joined with several nearby villages like Ayer and Chandolin to create a bigger area called Anniviers.
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A Glimpse into Saint-Jean's Past
Saint-Jean has a long history. It was first written about in the year 1250. Back then, it was called de Sancto Johanne.
Understanding the Saint-Jean Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Saint-Jean's coat of arms shows a red background. On it, there's a silver Ibex (a type of wild goat) standing up. At the top, there's a gold band with a black and silver royal orb.
Who Lives in Saint-Jean?
Population Numbers and Trends
In December 2008, Saint-Jean had 237 people living there. Most people in the village speak French. About 98.5% of the population speaks French as their main language. A very small number of people speak German or Italian.
Many people living in Saint-Jean were also born there. In 2000, about 60% of the villagers were born in Saint-Jean. Others were born in the same region of Switzerland, or in other parts of Switzerland. A few people were born outside of Switzerland.
Family Life in Saint-Jean
In 2000, there were 76 people in the village who had never been married. Many people were married, and some were widows or widowers. There were also a few divorced individuals.
The village had different types of homes. Some homes had only one person living in them. Other homes were larger, with five or more people. Many apartments in Saint-Jean are used only during certain seasons, like for holidays.
How Saint-Jean's Population Changed Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Saint-Jean has changed over many years. You can see how the population grew and then became smaller at different times.
Saint-Jean's Economy: Jobs and Work
Local Jobs and Industries
In 2008, there were 63 full-time jobs in Saint-Jean. Some jobs were in farming. Others were in making things (manufacturing) or building things (construction). A few jobs were in hotels or restaurants.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Saint-Jean travel to other villages for work. In 2000, about 69 workers left Saint-Jean to work elsewhere. Only 10 workers came into the village for their jobs. This means more people leave Saint-Jean for work than come in.
Religion in Saint-Jean
Most people in Saint-Jean are Roman Catholic. In 2000, about 95% of the population followed the Roman Catholic faith. A very small number of people belonged to other religions or had no religious beliefs.
Education in Saint-Jean
Schooling and Higher Education
Many adults in Saint-Jean have finished high school. Some have gone on to get even more education at a university or a special college. These higher education degrees were earned by both Swiss men and women.
Students and Schools
In 2000, only a few students from other villages came to school in Saint-Jean. However, many students from Saint-Jean traveled to schools outside the village.
