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Vilters-Wangs
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 Vilters-Wangs
Location in Switzerland
Vilters-Wangs
Location in Canton of St. Gallen
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | St. Gallen | |
| District | Sarganserland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32.72 km2 (12.63 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) | |
| Highest elevation
(Schwarze Hörner)
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2,645 m (8,678 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 483 m (1,585 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,886 | |
| • Density | 149.33/km2 (386.76/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Vilterser, Wangser | |
| Postal code |
7324 Vilters
7323 Wangs |
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| Localities | Vilters, Wangs | |
| Surrounded by | Bad Ragaz, Fläsch (GR), Mels Sargans | |
Vilters-Wangs is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the St. Gallen area, which is a part of Switzerland called a canton. The town is also part of the Sarganserland region.
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History of Vilters-Wangs
The town of Vilters-Wangs was first mentioned in old writings around the year 843. At that time, it was known by the name Filtris. Before 1996, the town was simply called Vilters.
Geography and Location
Vilters-Wangs covers an area of about 32.7 square kilometers (12.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 46.3%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 34% of the area.
About 5.1% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest, about 14.5%, is made up of rivers, lakes, or other natural areas. The town is located near a main highway. It sits where a village stream flows into the Rhine River. Vilters-Wangs is made up of two main villages: Vilters and Wangs.
Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Vilters-Wangs is its coat of arms. It shows a blue fleur-de-lis (a lily flower symbol) on a gold background on one side. On the other side, it has a gold five-pointed star on a blue background.
People and Population
Vilters-Wangs has a population of about 4,000 people. As of 2007, about 10.5% of the people living here were from other countries. Most people in Vilters-Wangs speak German, which is 94% of the population. Other languages spoken include Albanian (1.9%) and Italian (0.8%).
Age Groups in Vilters-Wangs
In 2000, the population of Vilters-Wangs included:
- Children aged 0-9: 13.6%
- Teenagers aged 10-19: 15.0%
- Adults aged 20-29: 11.8%
- Adults aged 30-39: 17.5%
- Adults aged 40-49: 14.6%
- Adults aged 50-59: 12.8%
- Seniors aged 60-69: 7.3%
- Seniors aged 70-79: 4.7%
- Seniors aged 80-89: 2.3%
- Seniors aged 90-99: 0.4%
Education in Vilters-Wangs
Many adults in Vilters-Wangs have completed higher education. About 68.8% of people aged 25-64 have finished either advanced high school or gone to university. In 2000, about 36.8% of the population had finished their secondary (high school) education.
Historical Population Growth
The population of Vilters-Wangs has grown over time:
| year | population |
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| 1850 | 1,659 |
| 1900 | 1,720 |
| 1950 | 2,205 |
| 1990 | 3,688 |
Economy and Jobs
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Vilters-Wangs was very low, at 0.9%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs
- Farming: About 129 people work in farming, which is the primary economic sector. There are about 53 farming businesses.
- Industry: About 384 people work in factories or construction, which is the secondary sector. There are 46 businesses in this area.
- Services: About 785 people work in jobs like shops, offices, or healthcare, which is the tertiary sector. There are 104 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Vilters-Wangs also travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 1,365 residents worked outside the town. At the same time, 577 people came into Vilters-Wangs for their jobs.
Religion
According to the 2000 census, most people in Vilters-Wangs are Roman Catholic, making up 76% of the population. About 12.3% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Other religions include Islam (3.42%) and various other Christian churches. Some people also reported having no religious affiliation.
See also
In Spanish: Vilters-Wangs para niños
