between 40 and 49, and 115 people or 13.0% are between 50 and 59. The senior population distribution is 104 people or 11.8% of the population are between 60 and 69 years old, 105 people or 11.9% are between 70 and 79, there are 40 people or 4.5% who are between 80 and 89,and there are 5 people or 0.6% who are between 90 and 99. In the 2007 federal election the most popular party was the CVP which received 63.9% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SVP (19.8%), the SP (11.6%) and the FDP (3.9%). In Vals about 70.3% of the population (between age 25-64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or additional higher education (either university or a Fachhochschule). Vals has an unemployment rate of 1.08%. , there were 75 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 30 businesses involved in this sector. 166 people are employed in the secondary sector and there are 15 businesses in this sector. 338 people are employed in the tertiary sector, with 41 businesses in this sector. Historic population The historical population is given in the following chart: Tourism Located in the Vals Valley, it is known for its thermal baths (Therme Vals). It is the source of the Valser mineral water and Valserstein, a granite with many minerals in it giving it a sparkle. Weather Vals has an average of 121.1 days of rain per year and on average receives of precipitation. The wettest month is August during which time Vals receives an average of of precipitation. During this month there is precipitation for an average of 12.6 days. The month with the most days of precipitation is May, with an average of 12.8, but with only of precipitation. The driest month of the year is January with an average of of precipitation over 12.6 days. Heritage sites of national significance The double house at Nr. 81 is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. References External links http://www.vals.ch Therme Vals Municipalities of Graubünden Ski areas and resorts in Switzerland Spa towns in Switzerland