Turtmann-Unterems facts for kids
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Turtmann-Unterems
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Unterems village in Turtmann-Unterems
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 Turtmann-Unterems
Location in Switzerland
Turtmann-Unterems
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Valais |
| District | Leuk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.42 km2 (16.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,003 m (3,291 ft) |
| Highest elevation
(Massoltern)
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1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,094 |
| • Density | 25.790/km2 (66.80/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
3948/3946
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| Surrounded by | Agarn, Ergisch, Oberems, Turtmann |
Turtmann-Unterems is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Valais area of Switzerland. It's part of the Leuk district. This town was formed on January 1, 2013, when two smaller towns, Turtmann and Unterems, joined together.
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Exploring Turtmann-Unterems: Its Land and Location
Turtmann-Unterems covers an area of about 6.8 square kilometers (2.6 square miles). A good part of this land, about 14.2%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 12.4% of the area. About 3.1% of the land has buildings or roads, while the rest is mostly unproductive land like mountains.
Before Turtmann and Unterems merged, they were separate places.
- Turtmann was located in the Rhone valley, near the entrance to the Turtmann valley. It included the main village of Turtmann and smaller areas called Tännu and Ried.
- Unterems was higher up on the left side of the Rhone valley. It had the village of Unterems and tiny settlements like Ze Schmidu, Feldishaus, and Prupräsu.
People of Turtmann-Unterems: Population Facts
Turtmann-Unterems has a population of about 1,153 people (as of 2013). A small part of the population, about 10.1%, are people from other countries.
Between 2010 and 2013, the number of people living here went down slightly. In 2013, for every 1,000 residents, about 14 babies were born, and 8 people passed away.
When we look at the age groups in 2013:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 17.4% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) were the largest group at 63.6%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 18.9%.
A Look Back: How the Population Changed Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Turtmann and Unterems changed over many years before they merged. You can see how each town's population grew or shrank.
Special Places: Heritage Sites in Turtmann
The entire village of Turtmann is recognized as an important heritage site in Switzerland. This means it has special historical or cultural value that needs to be protected.
Working in Turtmann-Unterems: The Local Economy
In 2012, there were 530 people working in Turtmann-Unterems. These jobs were spread across different types of businesses:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 94 people worked in 36 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. There were 204 workers in 22 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services like shops, hotels, and offices. This sector provided 232 jobs in 61 businesses.
In 2013, a small number of people, about 4.5% of the population, received social assistance. This is help from the government for those who need it.
See also
In Spanish: Turtmann-Unterems para niños
