Buchillon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buchillon
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 Buchillon
Location in Switzerland
Buchillon
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 398 m (1,306 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 687 | |
| • Density | 327/km2 (847/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1164
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| Surrounded by | Etoy, Saint-Prex, Allaman | |
Buchillon is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud, which is like a state. Buchillon is part of the Morges district. It sits right along the beautiful Lake Geneva.
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History of Buchillon
When Was Buchillon First Mentioned?
Buchillon was first written about in the year 1228. Back then, it was known by the name Chanliva. Later, in 1339, its name changed to Buschillion.
Geography of Buchillon
What is Buchillon Like?
Buchillon covers an area of about 2.1 square kilometers (0.8 square miles). A big part of this land, about 41.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 31.5% of the area. The rest of the land, about 25.8%, has buildings and roads. A small part, 1.9%, is made up of rivers and lakes.
Where is Buchillon Located?
The town is right next to Lake Geneva. It includes the main village of Buchillon and a smaller settlement called Chanivaz. Chanivaz is located where the Aubonne river flows into the lake. Buchillon used to be part of the old Morges District. In 2006, it became part of the new Morges district.
Buchillon's Coat of Arms
What Does the Buchillon Coat of Arms Mean?
The coat of arms for Buchillon is red. It shows two crossed oars in gold, with a gold barrel in the middle. This design likely represents the town's connection to water and perhaps its history with fishing or trade.
People and Population in Buchillon
How Many People Live in Buchillon?
Buchillon has a population of about 687 people as of 2021. About 21% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the population has changed a little, mostly due to people moving in and out.
What Languages Do People Speak?
Most people in Buchillon speak French, which is about 82% of the population. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 7.5% of residents. A smaller number of people speak English or Italian.
Where Are People From?
About 15% of the people living in Buchillon in 2000 were born there. Many others, about 39%, were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 22% were born in other parts of Switzerland, and 21% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Buchillon
In 2009, about 9.6% of the population were children aged 0-9. Teenagers (10-19 years old) made up about 11%. Adults aged 20-59 made up about 51.5% of the population. Older adults (60 and above) made up about 27.9%.
Buchillon's Population Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Buchillon has changed over many years:
Economy in Buchillon
What Kinds of Jobs Are There?
In 2008, there were 51 full-time jobs in Buchillon. Most jobs were in the service sector, which includes things like hotels, restaurants, and professional services. There were also jobs in farming and a few in manufacturing.
Where Do People Work?
Many people who live in Buchillon actually work in other towns. In 2000, about 230 people left Buchillon for work each day, while only 38 people came into Buchillon to work. This means more people leave the town for work than come into it. Most people, about 66%, use a private car to get to work. About 11% use public transportation.
Religion in Buchillon
What Religions Are Practiced?
Based on a 2000 survey, about 26% of the people in Buchillon were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 47.5%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or were Jewish or Islamic. About 17.7% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Buchillon
What Are the Schools Like?
In Buchillon, many adults have completed higher education. About 32.8% have finished high school, and 27.6% have gone on to college or university.
Students in Buchillon Schools
During the 2009/2010 school year, there were 59 students in the Buchillon school district. The local school system provides two years of optional pre-school. Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 33 students in primary school. Lower secondary school lasts for six years, and there were 26 students in those schools. Some students from Buchillon go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school in Buchillon.
See also
In Spanish: Buchillon para niños
