Termen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Termen
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 Termen
Location in Switzerland
Termen
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Brig | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.65 km2 (7.20 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,021 | |
| • Density | 54.75/km2 (141.79/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3912
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| Surrounded by | Bister, Bitsch, Brig-Glis, Filet, Grengiols, Mörel, Naters, Ried-Brig, Riederalp | |
Termen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Valais area of Switzerland. It is part of the Brig district. This charming place is known for its beautiful mountain views.
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History of Termen
Termen was first written about in the year 1201. Back then, it was called Terman. This means the town has a long history, going back over 800 years!
Geography and Landscape
Termen covers an area of about 18.8 square kilometers (about 7.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 42%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 27% of the area.
The town sits on a high flat area, or plateau, to the east of a larger town called Brig. Termen includes the main village of Termen itself. It also has smaller groups of houses, called hamlets, named Hasel and z'Matt. There is even a ski resort called Rosswald within the municipality.
Termen's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol, like a flag or a coat of arms. Termen's coat of arms is white with two black swords crossed over each other. This design is called Argent, two Swords Sable in saltire.
People of Termen
Termen has a population of about 875 people (as of 2023). Most people in Termen speak German as their main language. A smaller number of people speak Albanian or French.
In 2000, about 27% of the people living in Termen were children and teenagers (under 20 years old). About 60% were adults (20-64 years old). The remaining 13% were seniors (over 64 years old).
The number of people living in Termen has changed over time. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Termen had a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wanted a job had one. Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials, like farming. In Termen, 48 people worked in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 10 people worked in this area.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services, like in shops, hotels, or schools. About 38 people worked in services.
Many people who live in Termen travel to other towns for work. About 21% of workers use public transportation, like buses or trains. Most others, about 59%, use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Termen
Most people in Termen are Roman Catholic, making up about 88% of the population. A smaller group, about 5%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow Islam and other Christian faiths. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education System
Education is important in Termen. About 40% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 9% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Termen had 62 students in its school system.
- Kindergarten: Young children can go to kindergarten for one year. In Termen, there was one kindergarten class with 19 students.
- Primary School: Students must go to primary school for six years. Termen had 4 primary school classes with 62 students.
- Secondary School: Older students go to secondary school. Students from Termen attend their secondary schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Termen para niños
