Unterbäch facts for kids
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Unterbäch
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 Unterbäch
Location in Switzerland
Unterbäch
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | West Raron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 22.08 km2 (8.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,193 m (3,914 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 444 | |
| • Density | 20.109/km2 (52.08/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3944
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| Surrounded by | Bürchen, Eischoll, Embd, Ergisch, Niedergesteln, Raron, Törbel | |
Unterbäch is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Valais canton of Switzerland. It's part of the West Raron district.
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History
Unterbäch was first mentioned around the year 1280. It was called Underbechque back then.
A very important event happened here on August 18, 1957. Unterbäch became the very first community in Switzerland to allow women to vote in local elections. This was a big step for women's rights in the country.
Geography
Unterbäch covers an area of about 22 square kilometers (about 8.5 square miles). A good part of this land, about 27.7%, is used for farming. Another 27.7% is covered by forests.
The town is built on a high, flat area. This area is located above the left side of the Rhone river.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Unterbäch is red. It shows a golden cross with two crossbars, which is called a Patriarchal Cross. This cross rises from three green hills at the bottom.
People and Population
Unterbäch has a population of about 437 people. A small number of people, about 3.1%, are foreign nationals.
Most people in Unterbäch speak German. In 2000, about 90.2% of the people spoke German as their main language. Other languages spoken include Zulu (about 5.9%) and Albanian (about 1.9%).
In 2008, the population was almost half male (47.9%) and half female (52.1%). Most people living in Unterbäch were also born there.
Age Groups
In 2000, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up 23.2% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) were the largest group, at 59.6%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 17.1% of the population.
Sights
The whole Turtig/Wandfluh area in Unterbäch is a special place. It is recognized as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it's an important cultural and natural area.
Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Unterbäch was very low, at 1.5%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Many people in Unterbäch work in different areas:
- Farming: About 42 people work in farming. There are around 16 businesses related to agriculture.
- Industry: About 27 people work in factories or construction. There are 6 businesses in this area.
- Services: The largest group, 83 people, work in the service sector. This includes jobs like hotels, restaurants, shops, and other services. There are 17 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Unterbäch travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 103 people left the town for their jobs, while only 22 came into Unterbäch to work. About 22.5% of workers used public transport, and 43.5% used a private car.
Religion
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Unterbäch are Roman Catholic, about 87.6%. About 5.4% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people also belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education
Many people in Unterbäch have a good education. About 41.1% of the population have finished high school. About 6.1% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
Unterbäch has its own library called the Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek. In 2008, the library had over 4,000 books and other items. It loaned out more than 2,500 items that year. The library was open 156 days a year, for about 7 hours each week.
Honorary Citizenship
Elisabeth Kopp was given honorary citizenship in Unterbäch.
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See also
In Spanish: Unterbäch para niños
