Törbel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Törbel
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Törbel as seen from Grächen
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 Törbel
Location in Switzerland
Törbel
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Visp | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.56 km2 (6.78 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,502 m (4,928 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 498 | |
| • Density | 28.36/km2 (73.45/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3923
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| Surrounded by | Bürchen, Embd, Grächen, Stalden, Unterbäch, Zeneggen | |
Törbel is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the beautiful Valais canton of Switzerland. It's part of the Visp district. The highest point near Törbel is the Augstbordhorn mountain, which stands tall at about 2,972 meters (9,751 ft).
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A Glimpse into Törbel's Past
Törbel has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1034. Back then, it was known as Dorbia.
Where is Törbel Located?
Törbel is in the Visp district, nestled in the Visp valley, just above the town of Stalden. The municipality covers an area of about 17.6 square kilometers (6.8 sq mi).
This area includes the main village of Törbel itself. It also has smaller settlements called hamlets, such as Burge, Feld, and Brunnen, along with six other tiny communities.
What is Törbel's Land Used For?
A big part of Törbel's land is used for farming, about 33.6%. Forests cover another large section, about 37.6%. Only a small portion, 2.8%, has buildings or roads. The rest, about 26.0%, is land that can't be used for farming or building, like rocky areas or high mountains.
Understanding Törbel's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Törbel's coat of arms has a few interesting parts:
- It has a silver top section.
- Below that, it's split into two halves.
- The top half shows a silver tower on a green hill, set against a blue background.
- The bottom half shows a black fountain on a gold background.
- Overall, you can see a large capital letter "tau" (which looks like a "T").
Who Lives in Törbel?
Törbel has a population of 498 people. Over the past ten years (2000–2010), the number of people living here has changed a bit, going down by about 10.3%.
What Languages Do People Speak?
Most people in Törbel speak German as their main language. In fact, in 2000, about 99.2% of the population spoke German. A very small number of people also spoke Serbo-Croatian.
How Old Are Törbel's Residents?
In 2000, the population of Törbel was made up of:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old): 27.5%
- Adults (20–64 years old): 54%
- Seniors (over 64 years old): 18.5%
How Has Törbel's Population Changed Over Time?
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Törbel has changed throughout history:
Important Heritage Sites in Törbel
Törbel is home to some very important historical places. The Mill in Törbel is considered a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a really important cultural landmark for the whole country!
Also, the entire village of Törbel, along with its hamlets of Burge and Feld, are part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This shows how special and well-preserved these places are.
Törbel's Twin Town
Törbel has a special connection with another town! It is twinned with Triesen, a town in Liechtenstein. This means they have a friendly partnership, often sharing culture and ideas.
Törbel's Economy: How People Work
In Törbel, people work in different types of jobs.
- Many people work in the primary economic sector, which includes jobs like farming.
- Some work in the secondary sector, which involves making things, like in factories.
- Others work in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs that provide services, like working in hotels or restaurants.
In 2010, Törbel had a very low unemployment rate, only 0.8%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one!
Religion in Törbel
Most people in Törbel are Roman Catholic. In 2000, about 95% of the population followed this religion. A small number of people belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church or other Christian churches.
Since 2008, a Buddhist retreat center called Kailash International Retreat Centre has also been located in Törbel.
Education in Törbel
Education is important in Törbel!
- About 27.5% of the adults in Törbel have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school.
- A smaller number, about 1.8%, have gone on to higher education, like university.
School System in Törbel
During the 2010–2011 school year, Törbel had 38 students in its local school system.
- Young children can attend one year of non-required Kindergarten. In that year, there were 10 kindergarten students.
- Students then go to six years of primary school. Törbel had 3 classes and 38 students in primary school.
- For secondary school, students from Törbel go to schools in a nearby town.
Images for kids
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Törbel as seen from Grächen
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Törbel's Coat of Arms
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Törbel's Flag
See also
In Spanish: Törbel para niños
