Vex, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Vex
Location in Switzerland
Vex
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Hérens | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.05 km2 (5.04 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 939 m (3,081 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,792 | |
| • Density | 137.32/km2 (355.65/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
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| Surrounded by | Hérémence, Les Agettes, Mase, Nax, Nendaz, Saint-Martin, Sion, Vernamiège | |
Vex is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is the main town of the Hérens district in the Valais Canton.
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Exploring Vex's Landscape and Location
Vex covers an area of about 13 square kilometers (5 square miles). A large part of this land is covered by forests, making up almost half of the area. About one-third of the land is used for farming. This includes fields for crops, pastures for animals, and areas for growing fruit or grapes.
Around 13% of Vex's land has buildings or roads. A very small part is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest is land that isn't used for farming or building, like rocky areas or wild plants.
Vex's Official Symbol: The Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Vex is its coat of arms. It shows a silver "chevronelle" (a V-shape) pointing downwards. There are also three silver stars above it. At the bottom, there are green "coupeaux," which look like small hills. This design is set on a blue background.
Who Lives in Vex? Population and Languages
Vex has a population of about 1,388 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Vex has grown quite a bit, mostly because new people have moved there.
Most people in Vex speak French as their main language. A smaller number of people speak German or Portuguese.
In Vex, the population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 24% of the people are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) make up about 57% of the population, and seniors (over 64 years old) are about 19%.
Many people living in Vex were born there or in the same canton. Others were born elsewhere in Switzerland or in other countries.
How People Live and Work in Vex
In Vex, there are about 514 homes, with an average of 2.3 people living in each. Many homes are for single people, while others are for families with or without children.
Most of the buildings in Vex are single-family homes. There are also some buildings with multiple apartments. Many apartments in Vex are used only during certain seasons, like for holidays.
Vex's Economy: Jobs and Industries
Vex has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. The town's economy involves different types of work:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to farming and forestry.
- Secondary Sector: This involves jobs in construction and manufacturing.
- Tertiary Sector: This is the largest sector, with jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, finance, education, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Vex travel to other towns for work. Most people use private cars to get to their jobs.
Beliefs and Faith in Vex
Most people in Vex are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also a few people who follow other Christian faiths, or other religions like Islam or Buddhism. Some people do not belong to any church.
Learning and Education in Vex
Many adults in Vex have completed high school. Some have also gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
Vex has its own library called the Bibliothèque de Vex. It has thousands of books and other media that people can borrow. The library is open several days a week for people to visit.
See also
In Spanish: Vex para niños
