Bretigny-sur-Morrens facts for kids
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Bretigny-sur-Morrens
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 Bretigny-sur-Morrens
Location in Switzerland
Bretigny-sur-Morrens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.87 km2 (1.11 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 721 m (2,365 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 859 | |
| • Density | 299.3/km2 (775.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1053
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| Surrounded by | Assens, Bottens, Cugy, Lausanne, Morrens | |
Bretigny-sur-Morrens is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud, within the Gros-de-Vaud area. The name means "Bretigny on Morrens". It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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History of Bretigny-sur-Morrens
Bretigny-sur-Morrens is an old settlement. It was first written about in the year 1224. Back then, its name was spelled Britignie.
Geography and Land Use
Bretigny-sur-Morrens covers an area of about 2.86 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). A large part of this land, about 64.7%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals.
About 24.1% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining 10.8% of the land has buildings and roads. This means most of the town is green and open space.
Before August 31, 2006, Bretigny-sur-Morrens was part of the Echallens District. After that date, it became part of the newer Gros-de-Vaud District.
What is the Bretigny-sur-Morrens Coat of Arms?
The coat of arms for Bretigny-sur-Morrens is quite unique. It shows a design split diagonally. One part is silver (Argent) and the other is red (Gules). On this background, there is a ram standing on its hind legs. The ram's colors are swapped: it's red on the silver side and silver on the red side. This is called "counterchanged."
Population and People
Bretigny-sur-Morrens has a population of about 688 people (as of December 2004). Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 31.4%. This growth is due to both people moving in and more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken in Bretigny-sur-Morrens
Most people in Bretigny-sur-Morrens speak French. About 95% of the population uses French as their main language. A smaller number of people speak German (around 3.4%) or Italian (about 0.5%).
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 21.1% of the people living in Bretigny-sur-Morrens were born there. Many others, about 49.6%, were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 14.6% came from other parts of Switzerland, and 13% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Bretigny-sur-Morrens includes people of all ages.
- Children aged 0-9 make up about 15.7% of the population.
- Teenagers aged 10-19 are about 12%.
- Young adults aged 20-29 are about 10.3%.
- Adults aged 30-59 make up a large part, around 46.7%.
- Seniors aged 60 and older are about 15.3% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 228 private homes in Bretigny-sur-Morrens. On average, each home had 2.4 people. About a quarter of the homes (24.4%) had only one person living there. Many homes were occupied by married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in the municipality are single-family homes (about 49.5%). There are also multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
The historical population is shown in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Bretigny-sur-Morrens was 3.8%. This means a small number of people were looking for jobs.
Main Job Sectors
The jobs in Bretigny-sur-Morrens fall into three main groups:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming. About 12 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: These are jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 25 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This covers service jobs, like sales, hotels, restaurants, education, and healthcare. About 72 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Bretigny-sur-Morrens travel to other towns for work. About 80.7% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in the Community
According to a 2000 survey, many people in Bretigny-sur-Morrens are Christian. About 27.9% are Roman Catholic, and 46% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people follow other Christian faiths or Islam. Some people also reported having no religious affiliation.
Education and Schools
Education is important in Bretigny-sur-Morrens. Many adults have completed higher levels of schooling. About 44.8% of the population has finished upper secondary education. Also, 15.5% have gone on to university or a specialized college.
School System
The local school district had 101 students in 2009/2010.
- Pre-school: Two years of non-required pre-school are available.
- Primary school: Students attend primary school for four years. There were 59 students in the municipal primary school program.
- Lower secondary school: This program lasts for six years. There were 38 students in these schools.
Some students from Bretigny-sur-Morrens attend schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Bretigny-sur-Morrens.
See also
In Spanish: Bretigny-sur-Morrens para niños
