Boulens facts for kids
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 Boulens
Location in Switzerland
Boulens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
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| • Total | 3.42 km2 (1.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 718 m (2,356 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 369 | |
| • Density | 107.89/km2 (279.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1063
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| Surrounded by | Bercher, Chapelle-sur-Moudon, Fey, Peyres-Possens, Saint-Cierges | |
Boulens is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's found in the Gros-de-Vaud area, which is part of the canton of Vaud. Switzerland is a country in Europe known for its mountains and beautiful landscapes.
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History of Boulens
Boulens has a long history. It was first mentioned in old records way back in 1142. At that time, its name was written as Bollens. A few years later, in 1177, it was called Boslens. This shows how the name of the town has changed over time.
Geography of Boulens
Boulens covers an area of about 3.4 square kilometers (which is about 1.3 square miles). A big part of this land, about 61.3%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures where crops grow or animals graze.
About 32.6% of Boulens is covered by forests. These are thick forests, providing homes for wildlife. A smaller part, about 4.9%, is where buildings and roads are located. This is where people live and move around. There are also some rivers and lakes, making up a tiny part of the area.
Boulens used to be part of the Moudon District. But in 2006, it became part of the newer Gros-de-Vaud district.
Boulens's Coat of Arms
Every town often has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the town. The coat of arms for Boulens has a blue background. On it, you can see two golden scythes crossed over each other. A scythe is a tool used for cutting grass or crops. At the top, there's a golden bar and a blue stripe that changes color. This design is called Azure, two crossed scythes Or, in chief of the second a bar and a pale of the first counterchanged.
People of Boulens (Demographics)
Boulens is a small community. As of the latest information, it has a population of about 229 people. Most people in Boulens, about 90%, speak French. This is the main language in the Vaud canton. Some people also speak German (about 6.2%) and Portuguese (about 1.9%).
Many people who live in Boulens were also born there, or in the same canton of Vaud. About 10% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
The population of Boulens has been growing. This means more people are choosing to live there.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
Economy of Boulens
In Boulens, people work in different types of jobs. Many jobs are in the primary sector, which means they are related to farming. There are also jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing and construction. A smaller number of people work in the tertiary sector, which includes services like hotels or information technology.
Most people who live in Boulens actually travel to other towns for work. Only a few workers come into Boulens for their jobs. Many people use their private cars to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Boulens
When it comes to religion, most people in Boulens belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. This is a type of Protestant church. A smaller number of people are Roman Catholic. There are also a few people who belong to other Christian churches, or are Islamic or Buddhist. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education in Boulens
Education is important in Boulens. Many adults have finished high school, which is called upper secondary education in Switzerland. Some have even gone on to get higher education from a university or a special college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 38 students in the Boulens school district. In Switzerland, children usually start with two years of pre-school. Then, they go to primary school for four years. After that, they attend lower secondary school for six years. Some students also learn at home or go to other special schools.
Most students from Boulens go to schools within the municipality. However, some students travel to schools outside of Boulens for their studies.
See also
In Spanish: Boulens para niños
