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 Bournens
Location in Switzerland
Bournens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.91 km2 (1.51 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 565 m (1,854 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 491 | |
| • Density | 125.58/km2 (325.2/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Argans | |
| Postal code |
1035
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| Surrounded by | Bettens, Boussens, Sullens, Penthaz, Daillens | |
Bournens is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gros-de-Vaud area of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a rich history and a close-knit community.
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Exploring Bournens: A Quick Look
When Was Bournens First Mentioned?
Bournens is quite old! It was first written about in official records way back in 1184. Back then, its name was spelled Brunens.
What is the Geography of Bournens Like?
Bournens covers an area of about 3.9 square kilometers (which is about 1.5 square miles). A big part of this land, about 74.4%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields for growing crops and pastures for animals.
About 16.2% of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 7.4%, has buildings and roads. This includes homes, schools, and places where people work.
Bournens used to be part of the Cossonay District. But on August 31, 2006, that district was changed. Bournens then became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud area.
What Does the Bournens Coat of Arms Look Like?
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Bournens' coat of arms is described as Azure, a bend Or. This means it has a blue background with a golden stripe going diagonally across it.
People and Population in Bournens
How Many People Live in Bournens?
Bournens has a population of about 254 people. This number can change a bit each year. In recent years, the population has grown by about 16%. This growth is partly because new people move to Bournens and partly because of births.
What Languages Do People Speak?
Most people in Bournens speak French. About 91.2% of the population uses French as their main language. Some people also speak German (about 3.6%) and Serbo-Croatian (about 2.4%). A few people also speak Italian.
Where Are People From?
Many people who live in Bournens were also born there, about 27.5%. More people, about 39.4%, were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 18.7% of the residents were born in other parts of Switzerland. And about 14.3% of the people in Bournens were born outside of Switzerland.
How Old Are the People in Bournens?
Bournens has a mix of ages.
- About 15.2% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- About 8.8% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 make up about 53.8% of the population.
- Seniors aged 60 and above make up about 22.9% of the population.
What Are Households Like in Bournens?
In Bournens, there are about 105 private homes, and on average, about 2.4 people live in each home. Some homes have just one person, while others have five or more people. Many homes are families with parents and children, or married couples without children.
How Has the Population Changed Over Time?
The population of Bournens has changed a lot over the years. You can see how it has grown and shrunk at different times in the chart below.
Economy and Work in Bournens
What Kinds of Jobs Are There?
In Bournens, people work in different areas.
- The primary sector involves jobs like farming. About 25 people work in this area, with 10 businesses.
- The secondary sector includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 4 people work in this sector, with 3 businesses.
- The tertiary sector covers jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, and education. About 14 people work in this sector, with 8 businesses.
Many people who live in Bournens travel to other towns for work. About 105 people commute out of the municipality, while only 4 people commute into Bournens for their jobs. Most people (71.4%) use a private car to get to work.
Religion in Bournens
What Are the Main Religions?
Based on information from 2000, most people in Bournens are Christian.
- About 29.1% of the population are Roman Catholic.
- About 56.2% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number, about 2.39%, are members of an Orthodox church.
- About 1.20% belong to other Christian churches.
- About 11.16% of the population do not belong to any church, or are agnostic or atheist.
Education in Bournens
What About Schools and Learning?
Many adults in Bournens have a good education. About 45.4% have finished high school (upper secondary education). About 17.9% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 39 students in the Bournens school district.
- The canton (Vaud) offers two years of optional pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 21 students in the municipal primary school program.
- Lower secondary school lasts for six years, and there were 18 students in those schools.
Some students from Bournens go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school in Bournens.
Images for kids
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The Coat of Arms of Bournens.
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The primary school in Bournens.
See also
In Spanish: Bournens para niños
