Täsch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Täsch
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Täsch village
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 Täsch
Location in Switzerland
Täsch
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Visp | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 58.72 km2 (22.67 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,345 | |
| • Density | 22.905/km2 (59.324/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3929
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| Surrounded by | Ayer, Randa, Saas Almagell, Saas Fee, Zermatt | |
Täsch is a small town, also called a municipality, in the beautiful Valais area of Switzerland. It's located in the Visp district. Täsch is special because it's only about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Zermatt. Zermatt is a very famous car-free town known for the Matterhorn mountain. Most people in Täsch speak Swiss German.
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History of Täsch: A Look Back in Time
Täsch has a long history! The town was first written about in the year 1302. Back then, it was called Tech. In the old Latin language, people knew it as Pera.
Geography: Where is Täsch Located?
Täsch covers an area of about 58.7 square kilometers (22.7 square miles). A small part of this land, about 11.7%, is used for farming. About 9.3% of the area is covered by forests. Only a tiny bit, 0.9%, has buildings or roads. The largest part, 78.1%, is made up of mountains and other land that isn't used for farming or building.
The town is in the Mattertal valley. This valley is home to some of the tallest mountains in the Alps. These include famous peaks like Monte Rosa, Dom, and Weisshorn. The huge Täschhorn mountain, which is 4,490 meters (14,730 feet) tall, stands right above the village. Täsch includes the main village and smaller areas called Zermettjen and Täschberg. It also has the Täschalp, which is a popular area for hiking.
Transportation: Getting Around Täsch
Zermatt is a special town because cars are not allowed there. This means you can't drive directly to Zermatt. The main way to get there is by taking a train from Täsch railway station. This train runs very often. If you drive to Täsch, you can park your car there and then hop on the train to continue your journey to Zermatt. This makes Täsch a very important travel hub for visitors to Zermatt.
Coat of Arms: The Symbol of Täsch
The official symbol of Täsch is its coat of arms. It shows a red background with a silver stripe across the middle. Above the stripe, there is a silver six-pointed star. This design is called Gules a Fess Argent, in chief a Mullet [of Six] of the same.
Population: Who Lives in Täsch?
Täsch has a population of about 1,081 people (as of 2022). A good number of people living in Täsch, about 45.8% (as of 2008), are from other countries. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of people living in Täsch grew by 27.6%. This growth happened because more people moved to Täsch (21%) and because there were more births than deaths (4.7%).
Most people in Täsch speak German as their main language. About 85.4% of the population spoke German in 2000. The next most common languages were Serbo-Croatian (4.3%) and Portuguese (3.9%).
In 2000, about 52.3% of the people in Täsch were born there. Another 16.5% were born in the same canton (Valais). About 23.7% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
The population of Täsch includes many young people. In 2000, about 26.1% of the population were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up 63.4%, and seniors (over 64 years old) were 10.5%.
Many people in Täsch live in families. In 2000, there were 310 private homes, with about 2.6 people living in each home on average.
The chart below shows how the population of Täsch has changed over many years:
Economy: How People Make a Living in Täsch
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Täsch was 6.2%. This means that 6.2% of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Most jobs in Täsch are in the service industry. This includes jobs like working in hotels, restaurants, or shops. In 2008, 214 people worked in this sector, and there were 35 businesses. Many of these jobs are related to tourism because of Täsch's connection to Zermatt.
Some people also work in the primary sector, which includes farming. In 2008, 13 people worked in farming. A smaller number, 18 people, worked in the secondary sector. This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction.
Many people who live in Täsch travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 315 people left Täsch to work elsewhere. About 49.4% of working people used public transportation to get to their jobs, and 26.9% used a private car.
Religion in Täsch
Based on information from 2000, most people in Täsch are Roman Catholic, making up about 85.3% of the population. A smaller number, about 2.2%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who are Orthodox Christians (0.96%) and other Christian faiths. About 6.02% of the population are Islamic. A small number of people are Buddhist. About 1.93% of the population do not belong to any church or religion.
Education: Learning in Täsch
Education is important in Täsch. About 30.7% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 4.9% of the population have gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college.
In 2000, only one student from another town came to school in Täsch. However, 31 students who lived in Täsch went to schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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A house in Täsch
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Täsch village, the car park for the Matterhorn station is visible to the left
See also
In Spanish: Täsch para niños
