Trient, Switzerland facts for kids
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Trient village
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 Trient
Location in Switzerland
Trient
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Martigny | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 39.56 km2 (15.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 163 | |
| • Density | 4.120/km2 (10.67/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1929
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| Surrounded by | Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (FR-74), Finhaut, Martigny-Combe, Orsières, Salvan, Vallorcine (FR-74) | |
Trient is a small village located in the beautiful mountains of Switzerland. It is a municipality in the Martigny district, found in the canton of Valais. This charming place is known for its stunning natural scenery.
Trient is also the German name for the city of Trento, Italy. This article is about the Swiss village.
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History of Trient
The municipality of Trient was officially created in 1900. Before that, it was part of another area called Martigny-Combe.
Geography of Trient
Trient covers an area of about 39.5 square kilometers (about 15 square miles). A small part of this land, about 12%, is used for farming. A larger part, around 31%, is covered by forests. Only a tiny bit, less than 1%, has buildings or roads. Most of the land, about 55%, is unproductive, meaning it's made up of mountains or rocky areas.
Trient's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Trient shows a special design. It has a blue background with green mountains in front. On these mountains, you can see a white Chamois, which is a type of goat-antelope found in European mountains.
Population and People in Trient
Trient has a small population. As of 2022, about 138 people live there. Most people in Trient speak French as their main language. A few people also speak German or Portuguese.
In 2008, about 6% of the people living in Trient were from other countries. The population has changed a little over the years. Some people move in, and some move out.
Many people who live in Trient were born there. Others were born in the same canton (Valais) or in other parts of Switzerland. Some residents were born outside of Switzerland.
The population includes children and teenagers (up to 19 years old), adults (20-64 years old), and seniors (over 64 years old).
The chart below shows how the population of Trient has changed over time:
Economy and Jobs in Trient
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Trient was about 5.3%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
People in Trient work in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming.
- Secondary sector: This involves making things or building. For example, some people work in construction.
- Tertiary sector: This is about providing services. Many people in Trient work in hotels or restaurants, which is common in a tourist area. Some also work in education.
Many people who live in Trient travel to other towns for work. More people leave Trient for work than come into Trient for work. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a small number use public transportation.
Religion in Trient
According to a census in 2000, most people in Trient, about 82%, were Roman Catholic. About 9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A very small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or did not follow any religion.
Education in Trient
About 42% of the people in Trient have finished upper secondary education. This is like finishing high school. A smaller number, about 5%, have gone on to higher education, like university.
In 2000, a few students from Trient went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Trient para niños
