Zeneggen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Zeneggen
Location in Switzerland
Zeneggen
Location in Canton of Valais
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Valais | |
| District | Visp | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.56 km2 (2.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,370 m (4,490 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 295 | |
| • Density | 39.02/km2 (101.06/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3934
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| Surrounded by | Bürchen, Raron, Stalden, Törbel, Visp, Visperterminen | |
Zeneggen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Visp district of the Valais canton in Switzerland. It's a quiet place nestled in the mountains.
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About Zeneggen's Land
Zeneggen covers an area of about 7.5 square kilometers (about 2.9 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 70%, is covered by forests. About 22% of the land is used for farming. A smaller part, less than 4%, has buildings or roads. The rest is land that isn't used for anything.
Zeneggen's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Zeneggen's coat of arms has a gold background. It shows a green wavy shape pointing upwards, with two silver V-shapes on it. At the top, there are two red lions looking backward. This unique design tells a story about the town.
Who Lives in Zeneggen?
Zeneggen has a population of about 255 people. Most people in Zeneggen speak German as their main language. A few people also speak English or Serbo-Croatian.
In 2008, about half of the people living in Zeneggen were men and half were women. Most of the people were Swiss citizens. About 6 out of 10 people living in Zeneggen in 2000 were born there.
Age Groups in Zeneggen
In 2000, about a quarter of the people in Zeneggen were children and teenagers (under 20 years old). More than half were adults (between 20 and 64 years old). About 20% of the population were seniors (over 64 years old).
Homes in Zeneggen
In 2000, there were 92 homes in Zeneggen, with about 2.5 people living in each home on average. Some homes had only one person, while others had five or more. Many apartments in Zeneggen are used only during certain seasons, like for vacations.
How Zeneggen's Population Has Changed
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Zeneggen has changed over many years. You can see if the population went up or down at different times.
Jobs and Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Zeneggen was very low, at 1.3%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Types of Jobs
Most jobs in Zeneggen are in the primary economic sector. This means jobs related to farming, like growing crops or raising animals. There were 14 businesses in this sector.
There were no jobs in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing or building things.
A small number of people worked in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, restaurants, or schools. For example, some people worked in hotels or restaurants.
Commuting for Work
In 2000, most people who lived in Zeneggen worked outside the town. Only a few people came into Zeneggen to work. This means Zeneggen is a "net exporter" of workers. Many people used public transportation or their own cars to get to work.
Religion in Zeneggen
Based on information from 2000, most people in Zeneggen (about 90%) are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also a few people who were members of an Orthodox church or were Islamic. Some people did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Zeneggen. Many adults have finished high school, and some have gone on to college or a special kind of university called a Fachhochschule.
Schools in Zeneggen
During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 23 students in Zeneggen's school system.
- Kindergarten: Young children can go to kindergarten for one year. In 2010-2011, there was one kindergarten class with 5 students.
- Primary School: Students must attend primary school for six years. Zeneggen had 2 primary school classes with 23 students.
- Secondary School: For middle and high school, students from Zeneggen go to schools in nearby towns.
The Town Library
Zeneggen has its own library called the Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek. In 2008, the library had over 2,000 books and other media. It loaned out more than 1,100 items that year. The library was open for 78 days, usually for about 2 hours each week.
See also
In Spanish: Zeneggen para niños
