Les Agettes

Les Agettes was a small place in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It was its own municipality, which means it had its own local government and community.

In 2017, Les Agettes joined together with another place to become part of the larger city of Sion. This kind of change sometimes happens when smaller towns grow closer and decide to work together as one community.

Even though it is no longer its own municipality, Les Agettes remains an important part of the history and culture of the region. People who live there still have strong ties to their community and its traditions.

History

Les Agettes was first mentioned in the year 1190 with the name Agietes. It was a small community located in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. In 2017, Les Agettes joined together with the nearby city of Sion.

Geography

Les Agettes was a small area in Switzerland, covering 5.1 square kilometers. Much of this land was covered with trees, while some parts were used for farming and buildings.

The area was made up of three small villages: Crête-à-l'Œil, La Vernaz, and Les Agettes. These villages were located on the slopes near the city of Sion and above the Rhone valley. There were also places for people to enjoy the mountains and a vacation spot called Mayens de l'Ours that was built in 1982.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of Les Agettes is designed with two different colors and symbols. On one side, there is a silver background with a red cross and a red sword crossed with a red star. On the other side, there is a blue background with a silver tower that has windows and a door, sitting on green ground.

Demographics

Les Agettes was a small place in Switzerland with 347 people living there in 2015. Most people spoke French, with some speaking German and Italian. About half the people were men and half were women.

Many of the people were born in Les Agettes or nearby areas, while some came from other parts of Switzerland or other countries. The town had a mix of families, single people, and older adults. There were many homes for families to live in, and most of them were used mostly for vacations.

Politics

In the 2007 federal election, the most popular party in Les Agettes was the CVP, which received 43.54% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SP with 21.11%, the SVP with 15.36%, and the FDP with 6.69%. A total of 159 people voted, and the voter turnout was 65.7%.

Economy

Les Agettes had a small number of jobs in different areas. In 2010, about 6.7% of people who wanted jobs could not find one. In 2008, there were jobs in farming, making things, and services like shops and schools.

Many people from Les Agettes worked in other places. Most of them drove their own cars to work, while a smaller group used buses or trains.

Religion

In the year 2000, most people in Les Agettes were Roman Catholic, with about 85% of the community belonging to this church. A smaller group, around 3%, followed the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other faiths, like an Orthodox church, while others did not follow any specific religion or chose not to share their beliefs.

Education

In Les Agettes, about 101 people, or 37.4% of the population, finished their upper secondary education, which is not required. Another 38 people, or 14.1%, went on to study at a university or a similar school. Of these 38 students, most were Swiss men.

In the year 2000, 23 students from Les Agettes went to schools in other places.