Burtigny facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burtigny
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Burtigny village
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 Burtigny
Location in Switzerland
Burtigny
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.68 km2 (2.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 734 m (2,408 ft) | |
| Highest elevation | 896 m (2,940 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 403 | |
| • Density | 70.95/km2 (183.8/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Burtigniérans Les Matagasses |
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| Postal code |
1268
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| Surrounded by | Marchissy, Longirod, Saint-Oyens, Essertines-sur-Rolle, Gilly, Bursins, Vinzel, Luins, Begnins, Le Vaud | |
Burtigny is a small town, called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's found in the Vaud region, specifically in the Nyon area.
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History of Burtigny
Burtigny is quite old! It was first written about in the year 1144. Back then, its name was spelled a bit differently, like Britiniaco. A year later, in 1145, it was called Brettignei.
Geography of Burtigny
Burtigny covers an area of about 5.7 square kilometers (or 2.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 58%, is used for farming. Another 34% of the area is covered by forests. About 6% of Burtigny has buildings or roads. A small part, 1.6%, is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Land Use in Burtigny
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings, making up 2.8% of the town. Roads and other transport areas make up 3.2%. In the forested areas, about 32.6% is dense forest. Another 1.4% has orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, 46% of the land grows crops. The remaining 12% is used for pastures where animals graze.
Location and Changes
Burtigny is located at the bottom of the Jura Mountains. It sits along the road that goes to Col du Marchairuz. The town itself is a linear village, meaning it stretches out in a line. Until 2006, Burtigny was part of the Rolle District. After that, it became part of the new Nyon District.
Burtigny's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Burtigny has a special design. It shows a green background with a wavy silver line that points downwards. On top of this, there is a shrike bird. A shrike is a type of bird known for its unique hunting habits.
People of Burtigny (Demographics)
Burtigny has a population of around 330 people. About 22.7% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people in Burtigny has grown by about 6.5%. This growth is due to both people moving in and more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken in Burtigny
Most people in Burtigny speak French, about 83.3% of the population. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 7.1% of residents. About 5.5% of the people speak English. A small number of people also speak Italian.
Age Groups in Burtigny
In Burtigny, about 12.3% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 10.4%. Adults aged 20 to 29 are 11.7% of the population. People between 30 and 39 make up 17.8%, while those 40 to 49 are 14.4%. People aged 50 to 59 are 12.3%. Older adults, aged 60 to 69, are 13.5%. Those 70 to 79 are 5.2%, and people 80 to 89 are 2.5%.
Households and Homes
In Burtigny, there are about 104 private homes. On average, about 2.7 people live in each home. About 15% of homes have only one person living in them. There are also homes with five or more people. Many homes are married couples with or without children. There are also single parents living with their children.
Most of the buildings in Burtigny are single-family homes, making up almost half of all inhabited buildings. There are also some buildings with multiple apartments.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Burtigny's population has changed over many years. You can see how the number of people living in the town has gone up and down.
Important Sights in Burtigny
The whole village of Burtigny is considered a special place. It is listed as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means its buildings and overall look are important to Swiss history and culture.
Economy and Jobs in Burtigny
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Burtigny was 4.7%. This means that about 4.7% of people looking for work could not find a job.
Types of Jobs
Many people in Burtigny work in the primary economic sector. This mainly involves farming. There are also jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing and construction. The tertiary sector includes jobs in sales, hotels, restaurants, education, and healthcare.
Commuting to Work
Many people who live in Burtigny travel outside the town for work. About 100 people leave Burtigny to work in other places. Only about 38 people come into Burtigny for their jobs. This means more people leave Burtigny for work than come in. About 21% of the people who come to work in Burtigny are from outside Switzerland. Most people use a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Burtigny
Based on information from 2000, about 14.1% of the people in Burtigny were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 54.7%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, and a very small number were Islamic. About 10.6% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Burtigny
Many adults in Burtigny have finished high school, about 32.8% of the population. About 11.9% have gone on to higher education, like university.
Schools in Burtigny
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 32 students in the Burtigny school district. In the Vaud region, children can attend two years of pre-school, which is not required. The local area helps pay for pre-school for many children.
The main school program starts with four years of primary school. In Burtigny, 19 students were in primary school. After that, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 11 students in these schools. A few students were also homeschooled or went to other special schools.
In 2000, 6 students came to Burtigny's schools from other towns. However, 52 students from Burtigny went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Burtigny para niños
