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and accommodation facilities were not equipped to handle the needs of so many newcomers. Despite Lonza generating billions in Visp, they did not pay taxes in the Visp region. As a result, the municipality had to cover the necessary costs arising from the influx itself, which regularly led to deficits in the municipal budget. Apart from concerns about drinking water, the extreme housing shortage and the consequent soaring rental prices were also prominent issues. In May 2022, a case of social welfare made headlines, where a mother and her child were forced to live in a tent on a campsite.
786: 571:(CHF) per month (US$ 740, £420, €590 approx. exchange rate from 2003). The average rate for a one-room apartment was 436.43 CHF (US$ 350, £200, €280), a two-room apartment was about 610.65 CHF (US$ 490, £270, €390), a three-room apartment was about 833.36 CHF (US$ 670, £380, €530) and a six or more room apartment cost an average of 936.90 CHF (US$ 750, £420, €600). The average apartment price in Visp was 82.8% of the national average of 1116 CHF. The vacancy rate for the municipality, in 2010, was 0.95%. 100: 130: 706:
Ultimately, Switzerland yielded and paid millions, far exceeding the costs of such a filter. In this context, there was also a report by Swiss television, in which serious allegations against Lonza were raised. Not only was the extensive contamination from the hazardous waste site criticized, but also Lonza's attempt to pass the costs onto the state treasury. This was particularly perplexing because Lonza consistently generated billion-dollar profits.
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tertiary sector; 1,002 or 32.9% were in wholesale or retail sales or the repair of motor vehicles, 141 or 4.6% were in the movement and storage of goods, 181 or 5.9% were in a hotel or restaurant, 45 or 1.5% were in the information industry, 168 or 5.5% were the insurance or financial industry, 275 or 9.0% were technical professionals or scientists, 175 or 5.7% were in education and 788 or 25.9% were in health care.
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Since 1987, it has been known that the Gamsenried landfill has, demonstrably, poisoned groundwater. Throughout the investigations and reassurances from Lonza, accusations against the company and the canton have arisen multiple times, alleging that they were concealing investigation results and not communicating transparently.
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jobs was 7,188. The number of jobs in the primary sector was 34, all of which were in agriculture. The number of jobs in the secondary sector was 4,110 of which 3,401 or (82.7%) were in manufacturing and 608 (14.8%) were in construction. The number of jobs in the tertiary sector was 3,044. In the
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In 2021, Lonza announced plans to create 1,200 new jobs in Visp. Lonza rapidly conducted extensive advertising both in Switzerland and internationally to fill these positions as quickly as possible. However, the municipality and the Visp region were unprepared for such an influx. Water, electricity,
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The Lonza chemical factory regularly makes headlines and causes concern, as attempted soil contamination is frequently discovered around Visp. This has, at times, led to gardens being rendered unusable, with the type, quantity, and precise locations of the contaminated soil often remaining unclear.
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As of 2008, the population was 49.5% male and 50.5% female. The population was made up of 2,671 Swiss men (39.0% of the population) and 713 (10.4%) non-Swiss men. There were 2,808 Swiss women (41.0%) and 650 (9.5%) non-Swiss women. Of the population in the municipality, 2,556 or about 39.0% were
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Visp has a population (as of December 2020) of 8,060. As of 2008, 19.3% of the population are resident foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years (2000–2010) the population has changed at a rate of 5.8%. It has changed at a rate of 4.5% due to migration and at a rate of 1.1% due to births and
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In 2000, there were 5,635 workers who commuted into the municipality and 881 workers who commuted away. The municipality is a net importer of workers, with about 6.4 workers entering the municipality for every one leaving. About 3.2% of the workforce coming into Visp are coming from outside
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program consists of three lower, obligatory years of schooling (orientation classes), followed by three to five years of optional, advanced schools. There were 397 lower secondary students who attended school in Visp. All the upper secondary students attended school in another municipality.
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Switzerland's environmental concerns regarding Lonza became apparent in September 2016. At that time, Lonza threatened environmental authorities that they would consider relocating to China if they were not willing to bear the costs of a legally required air filter. The threat had an impact.
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As of 2000, there were 2,536 private households in the municipality, and an average of 2.4 persons per household. There were 721 households that consist of only one person and 171 households with five or more people. In 2000, a total of 2,349 apartments (87.9% of the total) were permanently
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Visp has an area, as of 2011, of 13.2 square kilometers (5.1 sq mi). Of this area, 17.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while 59.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 19.5% is settled (buildings or roads) and 3.9% is unproductive land.
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born in Visp and lived there in 2000. There were 2,138 or 32.6% who were born in the same canton, while 588 or 9.0% were born somewhere else in Switzerland, and 1,033 or 15.8% were born outside of Switzerland.
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library. The library has (as of 2008) 12,438 books or other media, and loaned out 36,395 items in the same year. It was open a total of 149 days with average of 12 hours per week during that year.
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occupied, while 257 apartments (9.6%) were seasonally occupied and 66 apartments (2.5%) were empty. As of 2009, the construction rate of new housing units was 5.4 new units per 1000 residents.
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As of 2000, there were 2,730 people who were single and never married in the municipality. There were 3,191 married individuals, 378 widows or widowers and 251 individuals who are divorced.
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election a total of 2,235 votes were cast, of which 239 or about 10.7% were invalid. The voter participation was 49.3%, which is much less than the cantonal average of 54.67%. In the 2007
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As of 2000, children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 23.4% of the population, while adults (20–64 years old) make up 61.6% and seniors (over 64 years old) make up 15%.
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a total of 2,731 votes were cast, of which 74 or about 2.7% were invalid. The voter participation was 60.6%, which is similar to the cantonal average of 59.88%.
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Kantonale Schulstrukturen in der Schweiz und im Fürstentum Liechtenstein / Structures Scolaires Cantonales en Suisse et Dans la Principauté du Liechtenstein
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factory at the Lonza site was responsible for around one percent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions, as the chemical synthesis route used generated
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As of 2000, there were 339 students in Visp who came from another municipality, while 250 residents attended schools outside the municipality.
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as a byproduct. Eventually, catalytic scrubbing technology that eliminates most of the emissions was installed in 2021.
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Switzerland. Of the working population, 11.9% used public transportation to get to work, and 39.5% used a private car.
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and their home arena is the Lonza Arena. Most of their home games are played in front of a sell out crowd of 5,125.
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As of  2010, Visp had an unemployment rate of 2.2%. As of 2008, there were 63 people employed in the
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are starting points for many outdoor activities, trips, and tours in the surrounding mountain resorts
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Davidson, EA; Winiwarter, W (July 2023). "Urgent abatement of industrial sources of nitrous oxide".
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During the 2010–2011 school year there were a total of 910 students in the Visp school system. The
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Swiss Federal Statistical Office – Superweb database – Gemeinde Statistics 1981–2008
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and about 21 businesses involved in this sector. 4,288 people were employed in the
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in the Canton of Valais allows young children to attend one year of non-obligatory
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which received 62.91% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the
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and there were 93 businesses in this sector. 3,901 people were employed in the
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In Visp about 2,401 or (36.7%) of the population have completed non-mandatory
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As of 2003 the average price to rent an average apartment in Visp was 923.95
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Environmental and socioeconomic impacts of Lonza chemical factory in Visp
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Per pale Argent and Gules, two Lions rampant reguardant counterchanged.
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is the third (139 or 2.1%). There are 107 people who speak
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The entire small city of Visp is designated as part of the
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The historical population is given in the following chart:
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The major employer in the town is the chemical company,
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Swiss Federal Statistical Office, list of libraries
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VISP
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Visp is located in Switzerland
Visp is located in Canton of Valais
46°17′45″N 7°53′00″E / 46.29583°N 7.88333°E / 46.29583; 7.88333
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Valais
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Visp
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Baltschieder
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Raron
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