Bussy-Chardonney facts for kids
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Bussy-Chardonney
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 Bussy-Chardonney
Location in Switzerland
Bussy-Chardonney
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.10 km2 (1.20 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 520 m (1,710 ft) | |
| Population
(2003)
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| • Total | 334 | |
| • Density | 107.7/km2 (279.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1136
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| Localities | Bussy-sur-Morges, Chardonney-sur-Morges | |
| Surrounded by | Apples, Denens, Reverolle, Vaux-sur-Morges, Vufflens-le-Château, Yens | |
| Twin towns | Teillay (France) | |
Bussy-Chardonney was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the beautiful canton of Vaud, within the Morges district.
This town was formed in 1961 when two smaller places, Bussy-sur-Morges and Chardonney-sur-Morges, decided to join together. Interestingly, they had been united before, from ancient times until 1744, and then again between 1799 and 1819. So, their merger in 1961 was like getting the band back together!
More recently, on July 1, 2021, Bussy-Chardonney joined with several other nearby towns. These included Apples, Cottens, Pampigny, Sévery, and Reverolle. Together, they formed a brand new, larger municipality called Hautemorges.
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A Look Back: History of Bussy-Chardonney
The history of Bussy-Chardonney goes back a long way. The part called Bussy was first written about around the year 1059. It was known then as Bussi.
The other part, Chardonney-sur-Morges, appeared in records a bit later, in 1324. It was first called Chardonne. These early mentions help us understand how old these places truly are!
Where is Bussy-Chardonney? Geography Facts
Bussy-Chardonney covers an area of about 3.1 square kilometers (which is about 1.2 square miles). This is roughly the size of 434 football fields!
Most of this land, about 81%, is used for farming. This means lots of fields for growing crops. About 8.5% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining 10.5% is where buildings and roads are located.
The town was part of the old Morges District until 2006. After that, it became part of the newer, larger Morges district.
What Does the Coat of Arms Mean?
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Bussy-Chardonney's coat of arms is divided into two parts.
On the left side, there's a red key on a silver background. On the right side, there's a thistle flower with a leaf on a red background. A thistle is a plant with prickly leaves and a purple flower, often seen as a symbol of strength.
Who Lives There? Population and People
Bussy-Chardonney had a population of 334 people in 2003. In 2008, about 14.7% of the people living there were from other countries.
Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by 28%. This growth happened because more people moved there and more babies were born than people who passed away.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Bussy-Chardonney speak French. In 2000, about 88% of the residents spoke French. German was the second most common language, spoken by about 4.5% of the people. Italian was third, spoken by about 2.7%.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 19.3% of the people living in Bussy-Chardonney were actually born there. About 40% were born in the same canton (region) of Vaud. The rest were born either in other parts of Switzerland or in other countries.
Age Groups in Bussy-Chardonney
In 2009, the population had a good mix of ages:
- About 17.4% were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- About 15.3% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 made up about 50% of the population.
- Seniors aged 60 and older made up about 17.2% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 125 households in Bussy-Chardonney, with an average of 2.6 people living in each.
- About 18.5% of households had only one person.
- Many households were married couples, some with children and some without.
- There were also some single parents with children.
Most of the buildings were single-family homes, making up about 70.5% of all inhabited buildings. Many of these homes were built between 1971 and 1980.
How the Population Changed Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Bussy-Chardonney has changed over many years:
Jobs and Economy in Bussy-Chardonney
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Bussy-Chardonney was 5.3%. This means that about 5 out of every 100 people who wanted a job couldn't find one.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, people in Bussy-Chardonney worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to farming and natural resources. About 22 people worked in this area, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: These are jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 16 people worked in this sector, mainly in building things.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs. About 41 people worked here. Many of these jobs were in sales, transportation, or hotels and restaurants.
Many people who lived in Bussy-Chardonney actually traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 147 people left the town for their jobs, while only 16 people came into the town to work.
Most people used private cars (66.5%) to get to work. About 11.7% used public transportation.
Beliefs and Religion
In 2000, people in Bussy-Chardonney followed different religions:
- About 29.7% were Roman Catholic.
- About 49.9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church.
- A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic.
- About 10.68% of the population did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Bussy-Chardonney. In 2000, about 36.8% of adults had finished high school. About 19.9% had gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
Schools in Bussy-Chardonney
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 76 students in the Bussy-Chardonney school district.
- The canton of Vaud offers two years of optional pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 51 students in the local primary school.
- Lower secondary school lasts for six years, and 24 students attended these schools.
- There was also one student who was homeschooled or went to a different kind of school.
Most students from Bussy-Chardonney (29 of them) went to schools outside the town in 2000. Only one student from another town came to school in Bussy-Chardonney.
Images for kids
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The coat of arms for Bussy-Chardonney.
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The flag of Bussy-Chardonney.
See also
In Spanish: Bussy-Chardonney para niños
