Vissoie facts for kids
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 Vissoie
Location in Switzerland
Vissoie
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 | 1,202 m (3,944 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 375 | |
| • Density | 250/km2 (647/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3961
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Vissoie is a small village located in the Sierre area of Switzerland. It's part of the Valais canton, which is like a state in Switzerland.
Vissoie became its own separate town in 1905. Before that, it was part of the towns of Ayer and Grimentz. Later, on January 1, 2009, Vissoie joined with several nearby villages. These included Ayer, Chandolin, Grimentz, Saint Jean, and Saint-Luc. Together, they formed a new, larger town called Anniviers.
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About Vissoie's Location
Vissoie covers an area of about 1.5 square kilometers. That's about 0.58 square miles.
As mentioned, Vissoie joined with other villages in 2009. This created the larger municipality of Anniviers.
Vissoie's Coat of Arms
The village has its own special symbol, called a coat of arms. It shows a red background with a silver Ibex standing up. An Ibex is a type of wild goat with long, curved horns.
People Living in Vissoie
In December 2008, Vissoie had a population of 375 people.
Most people in Vissoie speak French. About 88.5% of the population speaks it as their main language. Portuguese is the second most common language, spoken by 6.7% of people. German is third, spoken by 2.7%. A small number of people also speak Italian.
Many people living in Vissoie were born there. In 2000, about 48.6% of the residents were born in the village. Others were born in the same canton (22.8%) or elsewhere in Switzerland (7.8%). About 19.5% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
How Vissoie's Population Changed Over Time
This chart shows how the number of people living in Vissoie has changed through the years:
Vissoie's Twin Town
Vissoie has a special friendship with another town. It is twinned with Montferrier-sur-Lez in France. This means they share cultural exchanges and friendly ties.
Jobs and Work in Vissoie
In 2008, there were 205 full-time jobs in Vissoie. About 39.3% of the people working were women.
Most jobs were in construction (79.2% of secondary jobs). Other jobs were in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education. Some people also worked in healthcare or as technical professionals.
Vissoie is a place where more people come to work than leave. About 105 workers came into the village for their jobs, while 93 left to work elsewhere.
Religion in Vissoie
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Vissoie are Roman Catholic, about 88.5%. A smaller number, 3.8%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There were also a few people who were Islamic (0.44%) or Hindu (0.22%). About 3.33% of the population said they didn't belong to any church.
Education in Vissoie
Many people in Vissoie have completed a good level of education. About 37.3% of the population finished high school. Also, 8.6% went on to get a higher education, like from a university.
In 2000, 165 students came to Vissoie from other villages to attend school. At the same time, 19 students from Vissoie went to schools outside the village.
Vissoie is home to the Bibliothèque d'Anniviers, which is a library. In 2008, the library had over 7,000 books and other items. It loaned out more than 5,300 items that year. The library was open for 167 days, averaging 25 hours per week.
