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 Bettens
Location in Switzerland
Bettens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.74 km2 (1.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 583 m (1,913 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 637 | |
| • Density | 170.3/km2 (441.1/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Grands-Pantets Les Rufians |
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| Postal code |
1042
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| Surrounded by | Oulens-sous-Échallens, Saint-Barthélemy, Bioley-Orjulaz, Boussens, Bournens, Daillens | |
Bettens is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the canton of Vaud, specifically in the Gros-de-Vaud area.
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History of Bettens
Bettens is quite an old place! The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1141. Back then, its name was spelled Betanis. A few years later, in 1149, it was mentioned again, but this time as Bectens.
Exploring Bettens' Geography
Bettens covers an area of about 3.75 square kilometers (which is about 1.45 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 73%, is used for farming. About 15% of the area is covered by forests, which means lots of trees!
The rest of the land, about 12%, has buildings and roads. A tiny bit, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes. Most of the water in Bettens is in lakes.
Bettens is located to the east of the Venoge river. Until 2006, Bettens was part of the Cossonay District. After that, it joined the new Gros-de-Vaud district.
Bettens' Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the municipality. The coat of arms for Bettens is split into two halves. One side is silver, and the other is red. In the middle, there's a ring that changes color from silver to red on each side.
People and Population in Bettens
Bettens is home to about 360 people. A small number of these residents, around 10%, are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Bettens has grown by about 16%. This growth is due to both new people moving in and more births than deaths.
Most people in Bettens, about 94%, speak French. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 4% of the population. A small number of people also speak Italian.
Many people living in Bettens were born there, or in the same region of Switzerland. About 11% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Bettens
In Bettens, you'll find people of all ages.
- About 13% of the population are young children (0-9 years old).
- Around 18% are teenagers (10-19 years old).
- Adults between 20 and 59 make up about 58% of the population.
- Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 12% of the population.
Homes and Families
In Bettens, there are about 112 households. On average, there are almost three people living in each home. Some homes have just one person, while others have five or more people. Many households are made up of married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Bettens are single-family homes. Many of these homes were built a long time ago, even before 1919. However, many new homes were also built between 1990 and 2000.
There are about 120 apartments in Bettens. Most of these apartments have five rooms. Almost all of the apartments are lived in all the time.
The historical population is shown in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs in Bettens
Bettens has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find a job. In 2008, there were 37 full-time jobs in the municipality.
Types of Jobs
- Primary Sector: Many jobs are in the primary sector, which includes farming and forestry. About 19 jobs were in this area.
- Secondary Sector: A smaller number of jobs are in the secondary sector. This includes manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There were 6 jobs in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector, which involves services. This includes sales, working in hotels or restaurants, and being a professional like a scientist. There were 12 jobs in this sector.
Many people who live in Bettens travel to other towns for work. Most people use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Bettens
In Bettens, people follow different religions.
- About 25% of the population are Roman Catholic.
- Around 57% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic.
- About 12% of the people do not belong to any church or are agnostic or atheist.
Education in Bettens
Many adults in Bettens have completed a good level of education. About 38% have finished high school, and 15% have gone on to higher education, like university.
Schools in Bettens
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 51 students in the Bettens school district.
- Young children can attend two years of pre-school, which is not required but is offered.
- Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 27 students in primary school in Bettens.
- After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 23 students in these schools.
- A few students are also homeschooled or attend other types of schools.
While some students from other towns come to school in Bettens, many students from Bettens travel to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Bettens para niños
