Venthône facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Venthône
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 Venthône
Location in Switzerland
Venthône
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Sierre | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 799 m (2,621 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2019)
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| • Total | 1,297 | |
| • Density | 519/km2 (1,344/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3973
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| Surrounded by | Miège, Mollens, Randogne, Sierre, Veyras | |
Venthône used to be a town, or 'municipality', located in the Sierre area of the Valais region in Switzerland. On January 1, 2021, Venthône joined with two other towns, Miège and Veyras, to create a new, bigger town called Noble-Contrée.
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Exploring Venthône's Landscape
In 2009, Venthône covered an area of about 2.5 square kilometers (1 square mile). A large part of this land, about 44%, was used for farming. This included fields for crops and areas for growing grapes and fruit trees.
About 25% of the land was covered by forests. The remaining 31% was developed with buildings and roads. This means that houses, shops, and streets took up a good portion of the town's space.
Venthône's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Venthône has a special design. It shows a silver shield with a blue warrior. This warrior is wearing armor and a helmet. He is holding a halberd, which is a type of long weapon. The warrior appears to be rising up from the bottom of the shield.
Who Lives in Venthône?
In 2019, Venthône had a population of 1,297 people. In 2008, about 13% of the people living there were foreign nationals. Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the population grew by 18% mainly because people moved into the town.
Most people in Venthône speak French. In 2000, about 88% of the residents spoke French as their main language. German was the second most common language, spoken by about 9% of the people. A small number, less than 1%, spoke Italian.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 44% of the people were Swiss men, and 42.5% were Swiss women. The rest were non-Swiss residents. Many people, about 37%, were born in Venthône itself. Others were born in the same region of Switzerland or in other parts of the country. About 11% of the people were born outside Switzerland.
In 2000, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up 24% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) were the largest group, at nearly 60%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up about 16.5% of the population.
Most households in Venthône had about 2.4 people living in them. In 2000, there were 121 households where only one person lived. There were also 27 households with five or more people.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Venthône's population has changed through the years:
Important Historical Sites
Venthône is home to the Tower in Venthône. This tower is recognized as a very important heritage site in Switzerland. The entire village of Venthône is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means the village has special historical and cultural value.
Working and Economy
In 2010, Venthône had a low unemployment rate of 2.5%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
In 2008, there were 46 people working in the primary sector. This sector includes jobs like farming and agriculture. There were 20 businesses in this area.
The secondary sector had 35 workers and 11 businesses. This sector includes jobs like manufacturing and construction. Half of these jobs were in manufacturing, and the other half were in construction.
The largest sector was the tertiary sector, with 92 people working in 21 businesses. This sector includes jobs that provide services. For example, many people worked in hotels or restaurants. Others worked in sales, transportation, or education.
Many people who lived in Venthône traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 321 people left Venthône to work elsewhere. Most people, about 77.5%, used a private car to get to work. A smaller number, 3.6%, used public transportation.
Religion in Venthône
According to the 2000 census, most people in Venthône were Roman Catholic, making up about 80% of the population. About 8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches, including Orthodox churches. There were also a few people who followed Islam. About 5% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education and Learning
Education is important in Venthône. In 2000, about 33% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school.
About 21.7% of the people had gone on to higher education. This means they attended a university or a specialized college. Most of these highly educated individuals were Swiss men and women.
In 2000, only 5 students living in Venthône came from other towns. However, 89 students from Venthône went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Venthône para niños
