Vernamiège facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vernamiège
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 Vernamiège
Location in Switzerland
Vernamiège
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Hérens | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.4 km2 (2.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,321 m (4,334 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 153 | |
| • Density | 20.68/km2 (53.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1961
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| Surrounded by | Mase, Nax, Sion, Vex | |
Vernamiège was once a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Valais region of Switzerland. It was part of the Hérens district. On January 1, 2011, Vernamiège joined with two other nearby towns, Nax and Mase. Together, they formed a brand new municipality called Mont-Noble.
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Discovering Vernamiège's Geography
Vernamiège covers an area of about 7.4 square kilometers (2.9 square miles). A big part of this land, about 71.4%, is covered by forests. About 20.4% of the area is used for farming. This includes pastures for animals and some areas for growing crops.
A smaller part, about 4.1%, has buildings and roads. There are also tiny areas with rivers or lakes. Some land, about 3.8%, is unproductive, meaning it's too rocky or has too little vegetation to be used for farming or building.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Vernamiège has a special design. It shows a golden shepherd's staff coming up from the bottom. This staff crosses with a green branch from an alder tree, which has black fruits. At the top, there are two golden five-pointed stars. This design tells a story about the town's history and nature.
Who Lives in Vernamiège?
As of December 2002, Vernamiège had a population of 153 people. Most people in Vernamiège speak French as their main language. About 91.7% of the residents spoke French in 2000. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 7.6% of the people.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 47.1% were male and 52.9% were female. Most of the people living in Vernamiège were born in Switzerland. Many were even born right there in Vernamiège.
The chart below shows how the population of Vernamiège has changed over many years:
Vernamiège's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Vernamiège had a very low unemployment rate, meaning almost everyone who wanted a job had one. In 2008, some people worked in the primary economic sector. This sector mainly involves farming and using natural resources.
There were no jobs in the secondary sector (like manufacturing) or the tertiary sector (like services) within the town itself. However, many residents worked outside the village. In 2000, 34 people commuted to jobs elsewhere.
Religion in Vernamiège
According to the 2000 census, most people in Vernamiège were Roman Catholic. About 81.9% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. A smaller group, about 8.3%, were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education and Learning
Education is important in Vernamiège. About 23.6% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. Another 13.9% had gone on to higher education, such as a university.
In 2000, 17 students from Vernamiège went to schools outside the village. This shows that students travel to get their education.
See also
In Spanish: Vernamiège para niños
