Bercher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Bercher village school
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 Bercher
Location in Switzerland
Bercher
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.27 km2 (1.65 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 637 m (2,090 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,322 | |
| • Density | 309.6/km2 (801.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1038
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| Surrounded by | Boulens, Fey, Ogens, Oppens, Rueyres, Saint-Cierges | |
Bercher is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gros-de-Vaud area of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It's a charming place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Bercher
Bercher was first mentioned in old records way back in 1154. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name, de Berchiaco. This shows that the town has been around for a very long time!
Geography and Nature
Bercher covers an area of about 4.25 square kilometers (which is about 1.64 square miles). Imagine a square that's roughly 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) on each side – that's how big Bercher is!
A big part of Bercher, over half (56.7%), is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields where crops grow. About a quarter (26.4%) of the land is covered by forests, which are great for exploring nature. The rest of the land (16.2%) is where buildings and roads are, making up the town itself. A tiny bit (0.5%) is made up of rivers and lakes.
Bercher used to be part of a different district called Echallens. But in 2006, it became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud district.
Bercher's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Bercher's coat of arms has a red background. In the middle, there's a golden band with three golden rings. On top of this band, there's a red hat with a feather. This unique design helps represent Bercher's identity.
People of Bercher
Bercher has a population of about 923 people. This number changes over time as people move in, move out, are born, or pass away.
Most people in Bercher (about 92.1%) speak French, which is the main language in this part of Switzerland. Some people also speak German (3.4%) or Portuguese (1.4%).
The town has a mix of ages. About 12.6% of the population are young children (0-9 years old), and 15.1% are teenagers (10-19 years old). This means Bercher has a good number of young people growing up there.
The population of Bercher has grown quite a bit over the years. You can see how the number of people living in Bercher has changed over time in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs
In Bercher, people work in different types of jobs.
- Some work in the primary sector, which means jobs related to farming and growing things.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which includes making things (manufacturing) or building things (construction).
- The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector. These jobs involve services, like working in shops, transportation, hotels, restaurants, or in healthcare and education.
Many people who live in Bercher travel to other towns for work. About 66.4% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs, while 13.8% use public transportation.
Getting Around (Transport)
Bercher has its own railway station. It's called Bercher and is part of the Lausanne–Bercher line. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the town by train.
Religion in Bercher
In Bercher, many people belong to different religious groups. The two largest groups are Roman Catholic (about 20.7%) and the Swiss Reformed Church (about 61.6%). There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches, Islam, or Hinduism. Some people in Bercher do not belong to any church.
Education and Schools
Education is important in Bercher. Many adults (about 39.5%) have completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 12.3% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The Bercher school district has about 178 students. Children usually attend pre-school for two years, then four years of primary school. After that, they go to lower secondary school for six years. Some students also learn at home or attend other types of schools.
While some students from other towns come to Bercher for school, many students who live in Bercher attend schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Bercher para niños
