Arnex-sur-Orbe facts for kids
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Arnex-sur-Orbe
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 Arnex-sur-Orbe
Location in Switzerland
Arnex-sur-Orbe
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.62 km2 (2.94 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 543 m (1,781 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 637 | |
| • Density | 83.60/km2 (216.51/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1321
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| Surrounded by | Agiez, Bavois, Bofflens, Chavornay, Croy, La Sarraz, Orbe, Pompaples | |
Arnex-sur-Orbe is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud. The town is part of the Jura-Nord Vaudois area. Its name means "Arnex on Orbe," referring to the nearby Orbe River.
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History of Arnex-sur-Orbe
Arnex-sur-Orbe is an old place! It was first written about in the year 1049. Back then, it was called Arniacum.
Geography and Landscape
Arnex-sur-Orbe covers an area of about 7.6 square kilometers (about 2.9 square miles). A big part of this land, about 73.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 19.4% of the area. Buildings and roads take up about 6.4% of the land.
The town is located above the western part of the Orbe River valley. Until 2006, Arnex-sur-Orbe was part of the Orbe District. After that, it became part of the new Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
Arnex-sur-Orbe's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Arnex-sur-Orbe has a special design. It shows a black cross on a silver background. On top of the cross, there is a red key and a red sword crossed over each other.
Population and People
Arnex-sur-Orbe has a population of about 570 people. A small part of the population, about 8.8%, are people from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living here has grown by about 6%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Arnex-sur-Orbe speak French. About 94% of the population uses French as their main language. A smaller number of people speak German or Portuguese.
Age Groups in Arnex-sur-Orbe
The population includes different age groups:
- About 11.6% are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Around 11.9% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 make up about 54.4% of the population.
- Seniors, aged 60 and older, are about 22% of the population.
Historical Population Growth
The chart below shows how the population of Arnex-sur-Orbe has changed over many years.
Important Sights
The entire village of Arnex-sur-Orbe is considered an important heritage site in Switzerland. This means it has special historical or cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Arnex-sur-Orbe was 3.5%. Many people work in different types of jobs.
Main Job Sectors
- Primary Sector: About 71 people work in this sector, mostly in agriculture (farming). There are about 25 businesses related to farming.
- Secondary Sector: About 22 people work in this sector. This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary Sector: About 30 people work in the service sector. This includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Commuting to Work
Many people who live in Arnex-sur-Orbe travel to other towns for work. About 209 residents commute out of the municipality. About 13.9% of workers use public transportation, while 67.3% drive their own cars.
Religion in Arnex-sur-Orbe
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Arnex-sur-Orbe belong to Christian churches.
- About 14.5% are Roman Catholic.
- About 67.9% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic.
- About 12.45% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education and Schools
Many people in Arnex-sur-Orbe have completed their education.
- About 36.2% of the population has finished upper secondary education.
- About 10.4% have gone on to higher education, like university.
School System
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 78 students in the Arnex-sur-Orbe school district.
- Children can attend two years of non-required pre-school.
- The primary school program lasts for four years, and 40 students were in this program.
- The required lower secondary school program lasts for six years, with 38 students attending.
Some students from Arnex-sur-Orbe go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school in Arnex-sur-Orbe.
Transportation
Arnex-sur-Orbe has its own railway station, called Arnex. This station is on the Simplon line. You can catch regular trains from here to Vallorbe, Lausanne, and Aigle.
Images for kids
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A train at Arnex-sur-Orbe station.
See also
In Spanish: Arnex-sur-Orbe para niños
