Bellerive, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bellerive
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Town Hall of Bellerive
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 Bellerive
Location in Switzerland
Bellerive
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.26 km2 (0.87 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 533 m (1,749 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 621 | |
| • Density | 274.8/km2 (711.7/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Lè Renaille | |
| Postal code |
1585 Bellerive
1585 Cotterd 1585 Salavaux 1586 Vallamand-Dessous |
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| Localities | Bellerive, Cotterd, Salavaux, Vallamand-Dessous | |
| Surrounded by | Cudrefin, Vallamand, Constantine, Montmagny | |
Bellerive was once a town in Switzerland. It was located in the Broye-Vully area of the canton of Vaud.
On July 1, 2011, Bellerive joined with several other towns. These included Chabrey, Constantine, Montmagny, Mur (VD), Vallamand, and Villars-le-Grand. Together, they formed a new, larger town called Vully-les-Lacs.
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History of Bellerive
Bellerive is a very old place. It was first written about in the year 1228. Back then, its name was spelled Balariva.
Exploring Bellerive's Geography
Bellerive covers an area of about 2.26 square kilometers (0.87 square miles). This was measured in 2009. A big part of this land, about 61.5%, is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there.
About 9.7% of the area is covered by forests. Another 23% has buildings and roads. A small part, about 1.8%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The same amount, 1.8%, is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Bellerive is located in the Broye-Vully District. It sits on the slopes of Mont Vully. The town includes the main village of Bellerive. It also has smaller areas called hamlets. These include Cotterd, which has a church, a school, and an old castle from the 1700s. Vallamand-Dessous and part of Salavaux are also included. Many farmhouses are spread across the area too.
Bellerive village is about 533 meters (1,749 feet) above sea level. It is located between Lake Murten and Lake Neuchatel. It is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Avenches.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The blazon of Bellerive's coat of arms is quite unique. It shows six vertical stripes, alternating silver and blue. Across the middle, there is a gold band. On this gold band, you can see three black helmets.
People and Population of Bellerive
In 2009, Bellerive had a population of 621 people. About 9.9% of these people were from other countries in 2008. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by 17.2%. This growth was mostly because more people moved into the town.
Most people in Bellerive speak French. About 67% of the population spoke French in 2000. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 28.2% of people. A smaller number, about 2.7%, spoke Portuguese.
In 2000, about 26.7% of the people living in Bellerive were also born there. Another 16.9% were born in the same canton (region). About 42.4% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. Only 11.2% were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2008, there were 4 babies born to Swiss citizens and 2 to non-Swiss citizens. During the same year, 8 Swiss citizens passed away. This means the number of Swiss citizens went down slightly. However, the number of non-Swiss people increased.
The age groups in Bellerive in 2009 were:
- Children (0-9 years old): 8.5%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 8.4%
- Young Adults (20-29 years old): 8.7%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 43.3%
- Seniors (60 years and older): 31.1%
In 2000, about 26.7% of people were single and had never been married. About 45% were married. The rest were either widowed or divorced.
The average number of people per room in homes was low. This means people had more space. About 60.2% of homes were owned by the people living in them.
In 2000, there were 241 homes in Bellerive. The average household had 1.9 people. Many homes (115) had only one person living there. Only 12 homes had five or more people.
Most buildings in Bellerive in 2000 were single-family homes (71%). Some were multi-family buildings (11.9%). Many homes were built between 1961 and 1970.
There were 458 apartments in Bellerive in 2000. Most apartments had 3 rooms. About 41.7% of apartments were lived in all the time. Others were used seasonally or were empty. In 2009, new homes were being built at a rate of 14.5 new units for every 1000 residents.
The chart below shows how Bellerive's population has changed over time:
Important Sights in Bellerive
The hamlets of Cotterd and Vallamand-Dessous are special. They are recognized as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means they have important historical or cultural value.
Bellerive's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Bellerive had a low unemployment rate of 2.2%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
In 2008, there were different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: 30 people worked in this sector. This includes jobs like farming. There were 8 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: 3 people worked in this sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There were 3 businesses here.
- Tertiary Sector: 155 people worked in this sector. This includes jobs that provide services, like shops, restaurants, and healthcare. There were 24 businesses in this area.
Overall, 268 people living in Bellerive had jobs. About 44.4% of these workers were women.
Many jobs in the tertiary sector involved selling or repairing cars. Other jobs were in transportation, hotels, and restaurants. Some people worked in education and healthcare.
In 2000, 108 workers came into Bellerive for their jobs. However, 179 workers left Bellerive to work in other towns. This means more people left for work than came in. About 5.6% of workers used public transportation. Most people, 68.7%, used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Bellerive
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Bellerive were Christian. About 20.8% were Roman Catholic. A larger group, 63.4%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. There were also a few people who were Islamic or Buddhist. About 10.42% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Bellerive
Many people in Bellerive have a good education. In 2000, about 40% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 14.6% had gone on to higher education. This means they attended a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, Bellerive had 48 students in its school district. In the Vaud canton, children can attend two years of non-required pre-school. The canton helped pay for pre-school for 155 children that year.
Primary school in the canton lasts for four years. There were 29 students in Bellerive's primary school program. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 19 students in these schools.
In 2000, 42 students came to Bellerive to attend school. At the same time, 53 students from Bellerive went to schools outside the town.
Notable People from Bellerive
- René Grandjean: He was a Swiss aviation pioneer. This means he was one of the first people to work with airplanes in Switzerland.
See also
In Spanish: Bellerive para niños
