Borex facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borex
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 Borex
Location in Switzerland
Borex
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.99 km2 (0.77 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,153 | |
| • Density | 579.4/km2 (1,501/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1277
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| Surrounded by | Arnex-sur-Nyon, Chéserex, Crassier, Eysins, Grens, Signy-Avenex | |
Borex is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Nyon area in the canton of Vaud.
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What is the History of Borex?
Borex was first mentioned in official records way back in 1213. At that time, it was known as Borrai.
Where is Borex Located?
Borex covers an area of about 2 square kilometers (which is about 0.77 square miles). A large part of this land, about 76%, is used for farming. Only a small portion, around 1.5%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 20%, has buildings and roads.
Most of the built-up area, about 15%, is for houses and other buildings. Roads and other ways to get around make up about 4.5%. All the forested land in Borex is covered with thick forests. For farming, about 62% of the land grows crops. A smaller part, 2%, is used for pastures where animals graze. About 11% is used for growing fruits or grapes for wine.
Borex is located at the bottom of the Jura Mountains. It is also very close to the border with France.
What Does the Borex Coat of Arms Look Like?
The official symbol of Borex is its coat of arms. It has a design with six horizontal stripes. These stripes alternate between blue and silver (or white). On top of these stripes, there is a golden rose.
Who Lives in Borex?
Borex has a population of about 853 people. Around 26% of the people living in Borex are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has changed a little. It has gone down slightly due to people moving away, but births have also added to the population.
Most people in Borex speak French, about 75% of the population. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 10% of residents. About 8% of the people speak English. A small number of people also speak Italian.
The age groups in Borex show a good mix of people. About 11% of the population are young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 14%. Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a large part of the population, around 52%. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 21% of the population.
The population of Borex has changed over time. You can see how the number of people living in Borex has grown in the chart below:
What is the Economy Like in Borex?
In Borex, a small number of people, about 2.4%, are unemployed. Many people in Borex work in different types of jobs.
Some people work in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming. There are about 8 businesses in this area. Others work in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There are 4 businesses in this sector.
The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, working in hotels or restaurants, and education. There are 24 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Borex travel to other towns for work. About 70% of the working population uses a private car to get to their jobs. About 13% use public transportation like buses or trains.
What Religions are Practiced in Borex?
Many different religions are practiced in Borex. About 27% of the people are Roman Catholic. Another large group, about 38%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There are also smaller groups of people who belong to other Christian churches, including Orthodox and Christian Catholic churches. A small number of people are Islamic or Hindu. About 22% of the population does not belong to any church.
How is Education Structured in Borex?
Education is very important in Borex. About 31% of the people have completed their upper secondary education. This is like finishing high school. About 26% have gone on to higher education, such as a university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 90 students in the Borex school district. Children can attend two years of non-required pre-school. The main primary school program lasts for four years. There were 49 students in primary school in Borex. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 40 students in these schools.
Some students who live in Borex go to schools in other towns. Also, students from other towns come to study in Borex.
See also
In Spanish: Borex para niños
