Veyras, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Veyras
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Château de Muzot near Veyras, where poet Rainer Maria Rilke completed the Duino Elegies in 1922
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 Veyras
Location in Switzerland
Veyras
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Sierre | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 645 m (2,116 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2019)
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| • Total | 1,839 | |
| • Density | 1,230/km2 (3,180/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3968
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| Surrounded by | Miège, Salgesch, Sierre, Venthône | |
Veyras (pronounced 'vair-ahs') was a town in Switzerland. It was located in the Valais canton, in the Sierre district. On January 1, 2021, Veyras joined with two other towns, Miège and Venthône, to form a new town called Noble-Contrée.
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Exploring Veyras's Landscape
Veyras covered an area of about 1.5 square kilometers (0.6 square miles). A large part of this land, over half, was used for farming. About 9% of the area was covered by forests. Buildings and roads made up about a third of the land. A small part, less than 3%, was unproductive land, meaning it couldn't be used for farming or building.
What Was the Land Used For?
Most of the built-up areas were homes and other buildings. Roads and transport areas also took up some space. In the farming areas, most of the land was used for orchards or growing grapes for wine.
Veyras's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Veyras showed a red shield. On the shield, there was a silver warrior standing on green hills. The warrior held a silver spear. In the top left corner, there was a golden sun shining brightly.
Who Lived in Veyras?
In 2019, Veyras had a population of 1,839 people. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Veyras grew by about 13.7%. This growth was mostly because new people moved into the town.
Languages Spoken in Veyras
Most people in Veyras spoke French as their main language. About 84% of the population spoke French. German was the second most common language, spoken by about 11.6% of residents. A smaller number of people, about 2.6%, spoke Italian.
Population Details
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 48.9% were male and 51.1% were female. Most residents were Swiss citizens. About 22% of the people living in Veyras in 2000 were born there. Many others were born in the same canton, Valais.
Age Groups in Veyras
In 2000, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up about 25% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) were the largest group, making up about 60%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up about 14.5% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 568 private homes in Veyras. On average, about 2.4 people lived in each home. Most homes were lived in all year round. A small number were used only during certain seasons, and a few were empty.
How Veyras's Population Changed Over Time
The population of Veyras has changed a lot over the years. In 1850, there were only 65 people. By 1970, the population had grown to 730. In 2000, it reached 1,422 people, and by 2019, it was 1,839. This shows a steady increase in the number of residents over time.
Veyras's Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Veyras was 3.4%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted to work could not find jobs.
Types of Jobs in Veyras
In 2008, Veyras had jobs in three main areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming. About 26 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 69 people worked in this area.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, hotels, restaurants, education, and healthcare. About 79 people worked in this area.
Many residents of Veyras worked outside the town. For every person who came to Veyras for work, about seven people left Veyras to work somewhere else. Most people used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Veyras
Based on information from 2000, most people in Veyras were Roman Catholic. About 80.5% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. A smaller group, about 6.7%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also people who followed other Christian faiths, Islam, or no religion at all.
Education in Veyras
Many people in Veyras had a good education. About 33.8% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 16.7% had gone on to higher education, such as a university or a specialized college.
Most students from Veyras went to schools outside the town. In 2000, 144 residents attended schools in other places.
Famous People from Veyras
Veyras has been home to some well-known people:
- Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926): He was a famous poet from Austria. He lived in Veyras from 1921 until he passed away in 1926. He finished his important collection of poems, the Duino Elegies, at the Château de Muzot near Veyras in 1922.
- Baladine Klossowska (1886-1969): She was a painter. She was the last partner of Rainer Maria Rilke.
- Balthus (1908-2001): A famous artist who lived in Veyras as a child. He was the son of Baladine Klossowska.
- Pierre Klossowski (1905-2001): Also an artist and son of Baladine Klossowska, who lived in Veyras as a child.
Images for kids
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Château de Muzot near Veyras, where poet Rainer Maria Rilke completed the Duino Elegies in 1922
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The house of Charles-Clos Olsommer, now the Veyras museum
See also
In Spanish: Veyras (Valais) para niños
