Bottens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Bottens town hall
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 Bottens
Location in Switzerland
Bottens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.88 km2 (2.66 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 730 m (2,400 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,331 | |
| • Density | 193.46/km2 (501.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1041
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| Surrounded by | Assens, Bretigny-sur-Morrens, Echallens, Froideville, Lausanne, Malapalud, Poliez-le-Grand, Poliez-Pittet | |
| Twin towns | Guéreins (France) | |
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Bottens is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Vaud, which is like a state, and is part of the Gros-de-Vaud region.
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A Look Back in Time
Bottens is quite old! The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1142. Back then, it was called Botens.
Where is Bottens?
Bottens is located in the Gros-de-Vaud region, southwest of the town of Echallens. The municipality covers an area of about 6.89 square kilometers (2.66 sq mi). Most of this land, about 72.1%, is used for farming. About 20.3% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining 7.7% is where buildings and roads are located.
Bottens' Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Bottens is its coat of arms. It shows a black lion on a silver stripe, all on a red background. In fancy heraldry language, it's described as Gules on a bend Argent a lion Sable.
Who Lives in Bottens?
As of 2022, Bottens has a population of about 1,023 people. Over the last ten years (1999–2009), the number of people living here grew by about 17.9%. Most people in Bottens, about 93%, speak French. The next most common language is German, spoken by about 3.3% of the population. About 11.1% of the people living in Bottens were born outside of Switzerland.
Here's how the population of Bottens has changed over the years:
Twin Town
Bottens has a special connection with another town called Guéreins in France. They are "twinned," which means they have a friendly relationship and often share cultural events.
Jobs and Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Bottens was 3.5%. Many people in Bottens work in different areas. About 45 people work in the primary sector, which includes farming and forestry. Another 98 people work in the secondary sector, like construction and manufacturing. The tertiary sector, which includes services like shops and restaurants, employs 55 people. Most people who live in Bottens travel to other towns for work. About 72.1% of workers use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religions in Bottens
According to a 2000 survey, about 42.4% of the people in Bottens are Roman Catholic. Another 38.4% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people follow other Christian faiths, Islam, or Buddhism. About 12.87% of the population do not belong to any church.
Schools and Learning
In Bottens, many adults have completed higher education. About 41.8% have finished high school (upper secondary education). Another 12.5% have gone on to university or a technical college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 151 students in the Bottens school district. The local school system offers two years of optional pre-school. Students then attend primary school for four years. After primary school, there is a six-year lower secondary school program. Some students also choose to be home-schooled.
See also
In Spanish: Bottens para niños
