Blonay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blonay
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Blonay village
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 Blonay
Location in Switzerland
Blonay
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut | |
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| • Total | 16.03 km2 (6.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 622 m (2,041 ft) | |
| Population
(2004)
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| • Total | 5,209 | |
| • Density | 324.95/km2 (841.6/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Blonaysans Les Tire-Troncs Lè Moutso |
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| Postal code |
1807
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| Localities | Bains-de-l'Alliaz, L'Alliaz, Lally, Les Chevalleyres, Les Pléiades | |
| Surrounded by | Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Châtel-Saint-Denis (FR), Haut-Intyamon (FR), Montreux, La Tour-de-Peilz | |
Blonay was once a town in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It was located in the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut area. On January 1, 2022, Blonay joined with another town, Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, to form a new municipality called Blonay - Saint-Légier.
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History of Blonay
Blonay is a very old place! It was first written about in the year 861. Back then, it was called Blodennaco. Later, in 1108, its name changed to Bloniaco. During the 1200s, people started calling it Blonay, Blonai, or Blunai.
Geography of Blonay
Blonay covers an area of about 16.1 square kilometers (about 6.2 square miles). A large part of this land, about 46%, is covered by forests. About 33% of the land is used for farming, like growing crops or for pastures where animals graze.
Around 18% of Blonay's land has buildings or roads on it. A small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The town is located near Lake Geneva, which is a very famous lake. Behind the town, there's a hill called 'Les Pléiades'. Blonay sits at different heights, from about 500 meters (1,640 feet) up to 1,400 meters (4,593 feet) above sea level.
The town of Blonay includes the main village and smaller areas like Tercier, Cojonnex, and hamlets such as Les Chevalleyres.
Blonay's Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Blonay, its coat of arms, shows two red hollow hearts that are linked together on a gold background.
People of Blonay
Blonay has a population of over 5,000 people. Many people have moved to Blonay, causing the population to grow quite a bit over the last 10 years.
Most people in Blonay speak French, which is their main language. Some people also speak German or English.
The people living in Blonay include many children and teenagers. About 12% of the population are children aged 0-9, and about 13.5% are teenagers aged 10-19. There are also many adults and older people living there.
The chart below shows how the population of Blonay has changed over time:
Important Historic Sites
One very important building in Blonay is Blonay Castle. It is considered a special national heritage site in Switzerland. This means it's a very old and important place that is protected.
Economy and Jobs
In Blonay, many people have jobs. In 2010, the unemployment rate was about 3.6%, which means most people who wanted to work had a job.
People in Blonay work in different areas:
- Some work in agriculture, like farming or forestry.
- Others work in manufacturing (making things) or construction (building things).
- Many people work in services, such as:
- Sales and retail (shops)
- Hotels and restaurants
- Information technology
- Healthcare (doctors, nurses)
- Education (teachers)
Most people who live in Blonay travel outside the town for work. About 70% of workers use a private car to get to their jobs, while about 11% use public transportation.
Religion in Blonay
In Blonay, many people follow different religions. In 2000, about 31.8% of the people were Roman Catholic, and about 46% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also smaller groups of people who were Orthodox Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Blonay
Education is important in Blonay. Many adults have finished high school, and a good number have gone on to higher education at a university or a special college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were over 680 students in Blonay's schools.
- Children can attend two years of pre-school, which is not required but helps them get ready for primary school.
- Primary school lasts for four years.
- Lower secondary school is required and lasts for six years.
Some students from other towns come to Blonay for school, and some students from Blonay go to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Blonay para niños
