Bioley-Orjulaz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bioley-Orjulaz
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 Bioley-Orjulaz
Location in Switzerland
Bioley-Orjulaz
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.11 km2 (1.20 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2019)
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| • Total | 520 | |
| • Density | 167.2/km2 (433/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1042
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| Surrounded by | Assens, Bettens, Boussens, Etagnières, Saint-Barthélemy | |
Bioley-Orjulaz was once a small town, or municipality, located in the Gros-de-Vaud District in the Vaud canton of Switzerland. It was a part of the country's many local governments.
However, on July 1, 2021, Bioley-Orjulaz joined with the nearby town of Assens. This means it is no longer a separate municipality.
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History of Bioley-Orjulaz
The area of Bioley-Orjulaz has a long history. The name Orjulaz was first written down in the 12th century. This was a very long time ago!
Later, in 1516, the name Biolley orjeux was used. This shows how the name of the town changed over hundreds of years.
Exploring the Geography of Bioley-Orjulaz
Bioley-Orjulaz covered an area of about 3.11 square kilometers (which is about 1.2 square miles). A large part of this land was used for farming. About 70% of the area was farmland.
Forests covered about 17.7% of the land. This means there were many trees and natural areas. Buildings and roads took up about 10.6% of the land. A small amount of land, less than 1%, was rivers or unproductive land.
Most of the farmland was used for growing crops. Some areas were pastures for animals. A small part was used for orchards or vineyards. All the water in the town came from flowing rivers or streams.
Before 2006, Bioley-Orjulaz was part of the Echallens District. After that, it became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud district.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. The coat of arms for Bioley-Orjulaz has a unique design.
It shows a red stripe going across a gold background. On this red stripe, there are three birch leaves. These leaves are also gold and are placed diagonally.
Population and People of Bioley-Orjulaz
In 2019, Bioley-Orjulaz had a population of 520 people. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the number of people living there grew by about 41.5%.
Most people in Bioley-Orjulaz speak French. In 2000, about 93% of the population spoke French. A smaller number of people spoke German or Spanish.
Many people living in Bioley-Orjulaz were born there. In 2000, about one-third of the residents were born in the town. Others were born in the same canton or elsewhere in Switzerland. Some people were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2009, the population had a good mix of ages. About 12.5% were young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) made up about 11.7% of the population. Adults between 20 and 49 years old made up a large part of the population. There were also older adults and seniors.
The chart below shows how the population of Bioley-Orjulaz has changed over time:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Bioley-Orjulaz was 4.6%. This means a small number of people were looking for jobs.
The town had different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 11 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 213 people worked in this sector. Many of these jobs were in building things.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, and professional services. About 32 people worked in this sector.
Many people who lived in Bioley-Orjulaz traveled to other towns for work. Also, many people from other towns came to work in Bioley-Orjulaz. Most people used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Bioley-Orjulaz
According to a census in 2000, many people in Bioley-Orjulaz were Christian. About 31.6% were Roman Catholic. Another 53.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Bioley-Orjulaz
Education is important in Bioley-Orjulaz. Many adults had completed high school. Some had even gone on to higher education, like a university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 55 students in the local school district. The canton (region) of Vaud provides two years of optional pre-school.
Students attend primary school for four years. In Bioley-Orjulaz, there were 28 students in primary school. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 26 students in these schools.
Some students from Bioley-Orjulaz attended schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns came to school in Bioley-Orjulaz.
See also
In Spanish: Bioley-Orjulaz para niños
