Savièse facts for kids
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Savièse
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 Savièse
Location in Switzerland
Savièse
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Sion | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 70.97 km2 (27.40 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 820 m (2,690 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 7,937 | |
| • Density | 111.836/km2 (289.65/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1965
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| Surrounded by | Arbaz, Ayent, Conthey, Grimisuat, Gsteig bei Gstaad (BE), Lauenen (BE), Ormont-Dessus (VD), Sion | |
| Twin towns | Vaux-le-Pénil (France) | |
Savièse is a town, also called a municipality, located in the Sion area of the Valais region in Switzerland. It's a beautiful place with a rich history and stunning natural surroundings.
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Exploring Savièse's Past
Savièse was first written about in the year 1200. Back then, it was known as Saviesi. A few years later, in 1224, its name changed slightly to Savisia. For a while, it was also called Safiesch in German, but that name is not used anymore.
Discovering Savièse's Geography
Savièse covers a large area of about 70.9 square kilometers (about 27.4 square miles). A big part of this land, about 21.2%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 15.8% of the area.
About 4.7% of Savièse is made up of buildings and roads. A small part, 1.2%, includes rivers or lakes. The largest part, about 57.1%, is unproductive land, meaning it's too rocky or covered by glaciers to grow much.
Savièse is located on the right side of the Rhone River. This municipality is very large, covering more than half of its district. To the north, it is bordered by the Bernese Alps, a famous mountain range. Savièse is connected to the Saanenland area by the Sanetsch Pass, a mountain pass.
The municipality includes six main villages:
- Saint-Germain (which is the capital)
- Chandolin
- Granois
- Drône
- Roumaz
- Ormone
There are also many smaller hamlets spread throughout the area.
Savièse's Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Savièse, its coat of arms, is described as: Gules, a Sword Argent hilted Or. This means it shows a silver sword with a gold handle on a red background. This symbol helps represent the town.
Savièse's People and Population
Savièse has a population of about 7,896 people (as of December 2022). About 10.1% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Savièse grew by 18.1%. This growth happened because more people moved to the town and more babies were born than people passed away.
Most people in Savièse, about 93.9%, speak French as their main language. German is spoken by 3.5% of the population, and Portuguese by 1.0%.
In 2008, about 48.8% of the population was male and 51.2% was female. Many people, about 58.8%, were born in Savièse and still lived there in 2000. Others were born in the same region (canton) or elsewhere in Switzerland. About 8.7% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
When looking at age groups in 2000:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 22.8% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 62.4%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 14.8%.
Most households in Savièse have about 2.5 people. In 2000, there were 1,878 private homes. Some homes had only one person, while others had five or more people. Most apartments were lived in all year round.
The chart below shows how Savièse's population has grown over time:
Savièse's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Savièse was 3.2%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work couldn't find jobs.
The jobs in Savièse can be divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In 2008, about 340 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 366 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, restaurants, or healthcare. About 616 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Savièse travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 1,854 people left Savièse for their jobs, while only 193 people came into Savièse to work. Most people used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Savièse
Based on information from 2000, most people in Savièse, about 86.4%, were Roman Catholic. About 4.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, or were Islamic or Buddhist. About 2.88% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Savièse
Education is important in Savièse. About 34.0% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Another 12.4% have gone on to higher education, such as university.
In 2000, 10 students from other towns came to Savièse for school. At the same time, 233 students from Savièse went to schools outside the municipality.
Savièse has a community library called Bibliothèque communale. In 2008, this library had over 9,854 books and other items. It loaned out more than 20,754 items that year. The library was open for 300 days and about 14 hours per week.
Savièse's Cultural Heritage
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One of Savièse's special historical sites is the Torrent-Neuf. This is a type of canal pound, or water channel, that was first built way back in 1430! It was used to carry water for many years.
After being repaired many times, it was finally closed in 1934. However, in 2005, the town of Savièse and a group called the Association pour la sauvegarde du Torrent-Neuf worked together to fix it up. Now, the Torrent-Neuf is a popular tourist attraction in Savièse, where visitors can learn about its history and enjoy the beautiful views.
See also
In Spanish: Savièse para niños
