Bretonnières facts for kids
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Bretonnières
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Bretonnières village
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 Bretonnières
Location in Switzerland
Bretonnières
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.45 km2 (2.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 267 | |
| • Density | 48.99/km2 (126.9/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Lè Caque-lentelye | |
| Postal code |
1329
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| Surrounded by | Les Clées, Agiez, Bofflens, Romainmôtier-Envy, Premier | |
Bretonnières is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's found in the canton of Vaud, within the Jura-Nord Vaudois area. It's a charming place nestled at the foot of the Jura Mountains.
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History of Bretonnières
Bretonnières was first mentioned in old records way back in 1154. Back then, it was known as Bretoneres.
Geography of Bretonnières
Bretonnières covers an area of about 5.5 square kilometers (around 2.1 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. Another large part is covered by forests. The rest of the land has buildings, roads, and a small amount of rivers.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings. Roads and transportation also take up some space. The municipality used to be part of the Orbe District. But in 2006, it became part of the new Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
Bretonnières Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Bretonnières is quite simple and meaningful. It shows two wheat stalks. These stalks are split down the middle, with one half being silver and the other half red. This design likely represents farming and the importance of agriculture to the area.
People of Bretonnières (Demographics)
Bretonnières has a population of about 225 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has stayed pretty stable. Most people in Bretonnières speak French. A small number speak German or Italian.
The town has a mix of ages. About 7% of the population are young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 12%. Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a larger part of the population. There are also many senior citizens living in the municipality.
Most households in Bretonnières have about 2.5 people on average. Many homes are single-family houses. A smaller number are multi-family buildings or buildings used for both homes and businesses.
The chart below shows how the population of Bretonnières has changed over many years:
Economy of Bretonnières
In Bretonnières, many people work in farming. This is called the primary economic sector. There are also some jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing or construction. A few people work in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs in hotels, restaurants, or education.
Most people who live in Bretonnières travel to other towns for work. Only a few workers come into Bretonnières for their jobs. Many residents use private cars to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Bretonnières
Based on information from 2000, most people in Bretonnières belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller group are Roman Catholic. Some people belong to other Christian churches. There are also people who do not belong to any church.
Education in Bretonnières
Many adults in Bretonnières have finished high school. Some have even gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
The local school district in Bretonnières had 18 students in 2009/2010. The canton, which is like a state, provides two years of optional pre-school. The primary school program lasts for four years, and the lower secondary school program lasts for six years.
Some students from Bretonnières go to schools in other towns. Also, a few students from other towns come to school in Bretonnières.
Transportation in Bretonnières
Bretonnières has its own railway station, called Bretonnières. This station is on the Simplon line. You can catch trains from here to places like Vallorbe, Lausanne, and Aigle. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Bretonnières para niños
