Étoy, Switzerland facts for kids
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Etoy village
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 Étoy
Location in Switzerland
Étoy
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.92 km2 (1.90 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 454 m (1,490 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,906 | |
| • Density | 590.7/km2 (1,529.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1163
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| Surrounded by | Allaman, Aubonne, Buchillon, Lavigny, Saint-Prex, Villars-sous-Yens | |
Étoy is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud, which is like a state, and is part of the Morges district.
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History of Étoy
Étoy was first mentioned in old writings in 1145. Back then, it was known as Stuie. Later, in 1228, its name changed slightly to Estue.
Geography and Location
Étoy covers an area of about 4.9 square kilometers (about 1.9 square miles). A large part of this land, around 67%, is used for farming. About 6.7% of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 26.5%, has buildings and roads.
The town is located in a region called La Côte. Étoy used to be part of the old Morges District. However, in 2006, it became part of the new Morges district.
What is the Coat of Arms of Étoy?
The blazon (description) of Étoy's coat of arms is quite unique. It is split down the middle. On one side, against a blue background, there are two golden keys crossed over each other. On the other side, against a silver background, there is a black squirrel.
Population and Languages in Étoy
Étoy has a population of about 2,900 people as of 2023. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown quite a bit. This growth is due to both new births and people moving into the town.
Most people in Étoy speak French, which is the main language. After French, Portuguese is the second most common language spoken. German is the third most common language.
The people living in Étoy come from different places. Many were born right in Étoy or elsewhere in Switzerland. Others have moved to Étoy from different countries around the world.
The age groups in Étoy are varied. About 12.6% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 16.1% of the population. The largest groups are adults between 30 and 49 years old. There are also many seniors, with about 14.8% of the population being 60 years or older.
The chart below shows how Étoy's population has changed over time:
Important Sights in Étoy
The entire village of Étoy is recognized as an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has special historical or cultural value. Étoy was one of the first places in Vaud to make roof tiles. A line of chestnut trees leads from where the old tile factory was to a dock by the lake.
Politics in Étoy
In the 2007 federal election, the most popular political party in Étoy was the Social Democratic Party (SP). They received about 24% of the votes. Other popular parties included the Green Party, the Swiss People's Party (SVP), and the FDP (The Liberals).
Economy and Jobs in Étoy
Étoy has a diverse economy with many types of jobs. In 2010, the unemployment rate was about 3.9%.
Many people work in the primary sector, which includes farming. The secondary sector involves jobs like manufacturing and construction. The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector. This includes things like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Étoy also work there. However, some people travel into Étoy for work, and others travel outside of Étoy for their jobs. Most people use private cars to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Étoy
In 2000, about 35% of the people in Étoy were Roman Catholic. Another large group, about 40%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also smaller numbers of people who were Orthodox Christians or belonged to other Christian churches.
A small number of people were Jewish or Islamic. There were also a few Buddhists and Hindus. About 15% of the population did not belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Étoy
Many adults in Étoy have completed higher education. About 31.5% have finished high school, and 17.9% have gone on to university or other higher education schools.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were over 400 students in Étoy's schools. The local school system offers two years of optional pre-school. After that, students attend primary school for four years. Then, they go to lower secondary school for six years.
Some students who live in Étoy go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to Étoy for school.
Transportation in Étoy
Étoy has its own railway station, called Etoy. This station is on the main Lausanne–Geneva line. You can catch trains from Étoy to nearby towns like Allaman, Lausanne, and Palézieux.
Images for kids
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Etoy village
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Coat of arms of Étoy
See also
In Spanish: Etoy para niños
