Aire-la-Ville facts for kids
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Aire-la-Ville
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Location in Switzerland
Aire-la-Ville
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.93 km2 (1.13 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 326 m (1,070 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,160 | |
| • Density | 395.9/km2 (1,025/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Aériens | |
| Postal code |
1288
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| Surrounded by | Bernex, Cartigny, Russin, Satigny | |
Aire-la-Ville is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It's a charming place with a rich history and a close-knit community.
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A Look Back: History of Aire-la-Ville
Aire-la-Ville has a long history! It was first mentioned way back in 1429. Back then, it was called Aeria Villa.
Later, in 1666, its name changed slightly to Haire-la-Ville. Over the centuries, it grew into the town we know today.
Exploring Aire-la-Ville: Its Geography
Aire-la-Ville covers an area of about 2.93 square kilometers (about 1.13 square miles). A big part of this land, about 41%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 23% of the area.
Around 20% of the land has buildings and roads. Rivers and lakes make up about 14%. A tiny bit, less than 1%, is land that can't be used for anything.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and roads. Power and water facilities also take up some space. The forests are mostly dense woods, with some smaller groups of trees. All the water in the municipality comes from flowing rivers.
The village is located next to the Rhône River, near the Verbois dam. There is also an incineration plant called Cheneviers within the town's borders.
Aire-la-Ville is made up of several smaller parts or villages. These include Treulaz, Cheneviers, Vieux-Four, and La Fin.
Who Lives Here: Demographics
| Nationality | Number | % of total population |
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 France |
54 | 4.8 |
 Portugal |
26 | 2.3 |
 Italy |
22 | 2.0 |
 Spain |
17 | 1.5 |
 UK |
13 | 1.2 |
 Sweden |
8 | 0.7 |
 Hungary |
8 | 0.7 |
 Germany |
6 | 0.5 |
 Philippines |
5 | 0.4 |
 Belgium |
4 | 0.3 |
Aire-la-Ville has a population of about 1,151 people (as of 2023). About 20% of the people living here are from other countries.
Over the last ten years (1999–2009), the population grew by about 54%. Most of this growth was due to people moving into the town.
Most people in Aire-la-Ville speak French, about 85% of the population. English is the second most common language, spoken by about 3.7% of residents. German is third, spoken by about 3.4%.
In 2008, about 50.4% of the population was male and 49.6% was female. Most residents were Swiss citizens.
About 23.6% of the people living in Aire-la-Ville in 2000 were born there. Another 34.2% were born in the same canton (Geneva). About 23.2% were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2008, more babies were born than people died, which helped the population grow. Also, more people moved into Aire-la-Ville than moved out.
The age groups in Aire-la-Ville (as of 2000) show that children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up about 30% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) make up about 62%, and seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 7.5%.
In 2000, there were 261 private households in Aire-la-Ville. On average, there were 2.7 people living in each home. About 24% of households had only one person.
There were also many married couples, with and without children. A smaller number of households were single parents with children.
Most of the buildings in Aire-la-Ville are single-family homes, making up about 75% of all inhabited buildings in 2000. Many of these homes were built between 1971 and 1980.
There were 270 apartments in the town in 2000. The most common size was 4 rooms. Most apartments were lived in all year round.
The historical population is shown in the chart below:
Working in Aire-la-Ville: Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Aire-la-Ville was 7.6%. This means that 7.6% of people looking for work couldn't find a job.
In 2008, a small number of people worked in agriculture (farming). More people worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. A smaller number worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like sales, hotels, and education.
Many people who live in Aire-la-Ville travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 322 residents commuted out of the municipality, while 189 workers came into Aire-la-Ville for their jobs.
Most people (about 73%) used a private car to get to work. About 11% used public transportation.
Beliefs and Faith: Religion
Based on the 2000 census, about 48.5% of the people in Aire-la-Ville were Roman Catholic. Another 19.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches, including Orthodox churches. There were also a few people who were Jewish, Muslim, or Buddhist.
About 22% of the population said they did not belong to any church, or were agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Learning in Aire-la-Ville: Education
Education is important in Aire-la-Ville. About 30% of the population has finished high school (upper secondary education). About 21.5% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
During the 2009-2010 school year, there were 259 students in the Aire-la-Ville school system. In Geneva, young children can attend two years of non-mandatory Kindergarten.
The school system requires students to attend six years of primary school. After that, there are three years of required secondary school, followed by optional advanced schooling.
In 2000, most students from Aire-la-Ville attended schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Aire-la-Ville para niños
