Staldenried facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Staldenried
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 Staldenried
Location in Switzerland
Staldenried
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Visp | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.27 km2 (5.51 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,052 m (3,451 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 537 | |
| • Density | 37.63/km2 (97.46/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3933
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| Surrounded by | Eisten, Stalden, Visperterminen | |
Staldenried is a small town, also known as a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Visp district, which is part of the canton of Valais.
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A Look Back in Time
Staldenried is an old place! It was first written about in the year 1389. Back then, it was called am ryede. Later, in 1638, people called it Stalden Riedt.
Where is Staldenried?
Staldenried covers an area of about 14.3 square kilometers (5.5 square miles). A big part of the land, almost 43%, is covered by forests. About 23% of the land is used for farming. Only a small part, about 2%, has buildings or roads. The rest of the land, about 32%, cannot be used for farming or building.
Town Symbol: The Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Staldenried is a special design. It shows a green pine tree with its roots, standing between two green clover leaves. All of this is on a silver background. This design is the official symbol of the town.
Who Lives in Staldenried?
Staldenried has a population of 537 people. Most people in Staldenried speak German. In fact, almost everyone (over 99%) speaks German as their main language. A very small number of people speak French or Romansh.
Most of the people living in Staldenried were born there. About 78% of the population in 2000 were born in Staldenried. The town has a good mix of young and old people. Children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 27% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) are the largest group, at about 60%. Older adults (over 64 years old) make up about 12% of the population.
Working and Living in Staldenried
Staldenried has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2008, there were 47 full-time jobs in the town.
- Many jobs are in the primary sector. This means jobs related to farming.
- A few jobs are in the secondary sector, like making things or building.
- The tertiary sector has the most jobs. These jobs are in services, like hotels, restaurants, or education.
Many people who live in Staldenried travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 203 people left Staldenried to work elsewhere. About 39% of workers use public transportation, and 45% use a private car to get to work.
Beliefs and Faith
Most people in Staldenried are Roman Catholic. In 2000, about 96% of the population were Catholic. A small number of people belong to the Swiss Reformed Church or other Christian churches. There are also a few people who follow Islam or Buddhism. Some people do not belong to any church.
Learning in Staldenried
Education is important in Staldenried. About 38% of the adults have finished high school. A smaller group, about 5%, have gone on to higher education at a university or a special college.
In the 2010-2011 school year, there were 54 students in Staldenried's schools.
- Young children can go to Kindergarten for one year.
- Students then attend six years of primary school. Staldenried had 4 classes for primary school students.
- For secondary school, students from Staldenried travel to a nearby town. This includes three years of required schooling and then optional advanced schools.
See also
In Spanish: Staldenried para niños
