Steg-Hohtenn facts for kids
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Steg-Hohtenn
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 Steg-Hohtenn
Location in Switzerland
Steg-Hohtenn
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Raron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.03 km2 (5.42 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 660 m (2,170 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,620 | |
| • Density | 115.5/km2 (299.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3940
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| Surrounded by | Eischoll, Ferden, Gampel, Kippel, Raron, Turtmann, Unterbäch, Wiler (Lötschen) | |
Steg-Hohtenn is a municipality, which is like a town, located in the Valais canton of Switzerland. It is part of the Raron district. This municipality was formed by combining two smaller villages: Steg and Hohtenn.
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A Look at Steg-Hohtenn's Past
Steg-Hohtenn became one municipality on January 1, 2009. Before this date, the villages of Steg and Hohtenn were separate towns. They decided to join together to form a single, larger community.
Exploring the Geography of Steg-Hohtenn
Steg-Hohtenn covers an area of about 14.2 square kilometers (5.5 square miles). A small part of this land, about 10%, is used for farming. Forests cover a large portion, around 38% of the area. About 9.6% of the land has buildings or roads. The remaining 42% is unproductive land, like mountains or rocky areas.
Steg Village Location
The village of Steg is found at the southern entrance of the Lötschental, also known as the Lötschen valley. The Lonza River forms the western edge of Steg. This river also marks the border between Steg-Hohtenn and the nearby village of Gampel.
Hohtenn Village Location
Hohtenn village is located on a flat area, or terrace, high above the eastern entrance to the Lötschental. It sits about 150 meters (490 feet) higher than the village of Steg. This higher position offers different views of the surrounding area.
Understanding the People of Steg-Hohtenn
Steg-Hohtenn is in the part of Valais canton where people mostly speak German. The municipality includes the village of Steg, which has about 1,300 residents, and Hohtenn, with about 250 residents.
Population Details
As of the most recent information, Steg-Hohtenn has a population of about 1,494 people. In 2008, about 7.5% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the past ten years (2000–2010), the total population has slightly decreased by about 3.9%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Steg-Hohtenn speak German as their main language. About 95.8% of the population uses German. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian (1.3%) and Albanian (0.9%).
Age Groups in the Community
In 2000, children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up 22.3% of the population. Adults (ages 20–64) were the largest group, at 63.7%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 14.1% of the population.
Economy and Jobs in Steg-Hohtenn
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Steg-Hohtenn was very low, at 1.3%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Main Job Sectors
In 2008, many people worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 48 people worked in this area, with 22 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. There were 461 people employed in this sector, with 19 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services like shops, hotels, and offices. About 482 people worked in this sector, with 56 businesses.
How People Travel to Work
Of the people who worked in Steg-Hohtenn, 15.3% used public transportation to get to their jobs. A larger number, 51.2%, used a private car to travel to work.
Getting Around: Transport in Steg-Hohtenn
Steg-Hohtenn has two railway stations, making it easy to travel by train.
Railway Stations
- Gampel-Steg Station: This station is on the Simplon line, which connects Lausanne to Brig. It is located next to the River Rhone, at the lowest point of the villages.
- Hohtenn Station: This station is on the Lötschberg line, which runs from Bern to Brig. It is situated above Hohtenn village, about 450 meters (1,476 feet) higher than Gampel-Steg Station.
Train and Bus Services
Hohtenn Station has trains that go to Bern, Thun, and Brig. Gampel-Steg Station offers trains to Brig, Visp, Martigny, and Monthey. There is also a PostAuto bus service that connects Gampel-Steg Station, Gampel village, and Hohtenn village, providing local transport options.
Famous People from Steg-Hohtenn
- Raphael Wicky: A retired international footballer who played for many teams and his national country.
See also
In Spanish: Steg-Hohtenn para niños
