Vollèges facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vollèges
Former municipality of Switzerland
Coat of arms
Vollèges Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Vollèges Location in Canton of Valais Show map of Canton of Valais
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Valais
District	Entremont
Area
• Total	17.9 km2 (6.9 sq mi)
Elevation	843 m (2,766 ft)
Population  (December 2019)
• Total	2,041
• Density	114.0/km2 (295.3/sq mi)
Postal code	1941
Surrounded by	Bagnes, Bovernier, Charrat, Martigny, Saxon, Sembrancher

Vollèges was once a small town, also called a municipality, in the Valais region of Switzerland. It was part of the Entremont district. On January 1, 2021, Vollèges joined with another town called Bagnes. Together, they formed a new, bigger municipality named Val de Bagnes.

Exploring Vollèges: Land and Location

Sembrancher and Vollèges villages are nestled in the beautiful Swiss landscape.

Vollèges covered an area of about 17.9 square kilometers (about 6.9 square miles). Imagine this land divided into different uses.

• A big part, almost a quarter (24.5%), was used for farming. This means fields for crops or pastures for animals.
• More than half (56.1%) of the land was covered by forests. These are important for wildlife and the environment.
• About 6.1% of the land had buildings and roads. This is where people lived and traveled.
• The remaining 13.3% was unproductive land. This might include rocky areas or steep slopes that are hard to use.

Vollèges' Special Symbol: The Coat of Arms

A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Vollèges had its own unique design.

Its coat of arms showed a green pine tree with maroon roots. This tree stood in front of two silver cliffs. Above them, in the blue sky, were two golden five-pointed stars. This design tells a story about the town's nature and history.

Who Lives in Vollèges: People and Population

Vollèges had a population of 2,041 people in 2019. Most people living there spoke French, which was the main language for about 98% of the residents. A smaller number spoke German or Italian.

• In 2008, about 5.1% of the people living in Vollèges were from other countries.
• The population grew by about 10.6% between 1999 and 2009. This growth happened because more people moved into the town than left, and more babies were born than people passed away.

Most people (about 63.8%) living in Vollèges in 2000 were also born there. Others came from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries.

The age groups in Vollèges in 2000 were:

• Children and teenagers (0-19 years old) made up about 30.3% of the population.
• Adults (20-64 years old) were the largest group, making up 54.5%.
• Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 15.2% of the population.

Most households in Vollèges had about 2.9 people on average. Many were families with children, but there were also single-person households and married couples without children.

Special Places to See in Vollèges

The entire village of Vollèges, along with a small nearby hamlet called Vens, is recognized as a special heritage site. This means they have important historical or cultural value that should be protected.

How People Work in Vollèges: The Economy

In 2010, the unemployment rate in Vollèges was 3.3%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work did not have a job.

People in Vollèges worked in different types of jobs:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 103 people worked in this area.
• Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories or building. About 137 people worked here.
• Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like in shops, hotels, or offices. About 164 people worked in this sector.

Many people who lived in Vollèges traveled to other towns for work. About 72.3% of workers used a private car to get to their jobs, while 9.6% used public transportation.

Faith and Beliefs in Vollèges: Religion

In 2000, most people in Vollèges (about 90.8%) were Roman Catholic. A smaller group (3.1%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches or to Islam. A small number of people did not follow any religion.

Learning in Vollèges: Education

Education is important in Vollèges. About 35.2% of the people had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 7.0% had gone on to higher education, like university.

In 2000, 135 students from Vollèges went to schools in other towns.

Getting Around: Transport

Vollèges has a railway station called Etiez. This station is on the Martigny–Orsières line, which helps people travel to and from the town by train.

Images for kids

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  Levron village, a part of the beautiful landscape around Vollèges.

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  A view of Vollèges town on the first day of 2009.

See also

In Spanish: Vollèges para niños