Châtillens facts for kids
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Châtillens
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 Châtillens
Location in Switzerland
Châtillens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.11 km2 (0.81 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 492 | |
| • Density | 233.2/km2 (603.9/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Châtillannais Lè Tsatra-Tsin |
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| Postal code |
1610
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| Surrounded by | Oron-la-Ville, Les Tavernes, Forel (Lavaux), Essertes, Vuibroye | |
Châtillens was once a small municipality (a type of local government area) in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, within the Lavaux-Oron area.
On January 1, 2012, Châtillens joined with several other nearby municipalities. These included Bussigny-sur-Oron, Chesalles-sur-Oron, Ecoteaux, Oron-la-Ville, Oron-le-Châtel, Palézieux, Les Tavernes, Les Thioleyres, and Vuibroye. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Oron.
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History of Châtillens
Châtillens is quite old! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1141. At that time, it was known by the name Castellens.
Geography and Nature
Châtillens covers an area of about 2.1 square kilometers (which is about 0.8 square miles). This information is from 2009.
Most of the land in Châtillens is used for farming. About 61% of the area is farmland. Forests cover a good portion too, making up about 27.5% of the land. The rest, about 9.5%, is where buildings and roads are located.
The municipality is located near the road that connects Lausanne and Bulle. It is also close to the Swiss Federal Railways train line that runs between Lausanne and Payerne. You can find bridges over the Broye and Grenet rivers within the area.
Châtillens's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol, like a logo, called a coat of arms. Châtillens's coat of arms has a specific design.
It shows a green hill on a blue background. On top of the hill, there is a silver church. Above the church, there are two golden five-pointed stars.
People and Population
In 2010, Châtillens had a population of 492 people. About 19% of the people living there in 2008 were foreign nationals. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by about 9.6%. This growth was mostly because more babies were born than people died.
Most people in Châtillens speak French. In 2000, about 92% of the population spoke French. German and Albanian were the next most common languages.
In 2009, the population had a mix of ages:
- Children (0-9 years old): 14.6%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 15.7%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 10.9%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 43.4%
- Seniors (60 years and older): 15.2%
The population of Châtillens has changed over many years, as shown in this chart:
Jobs and Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Châtillens was 5.9%. This means that about 5.9% of people who wanted to work could not find a job.
Many people in Châtillens worked in different types of jobs in 2008:
- Agriculture (Primary Sector): About 10 people worked in farming. There were 5 businesses in this area.
- Manufacturing and Construction (Secondary Sector): About 119 people worked in factories or building things. There were 8 businesses in this area.
- Services (Tertiary Sector): About 48 people worked in service jobs, like shops or restaurants. There were 12 businesses in this area.
In total, 180 people living in Châtillens had jobs. About 42% of these workers were women.
Many people who lived in Châtillens traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 135 people left the municipality for their jobs, while only 57 people came into Châtillens to work. Most people (60.6%) used a private car to get to work, and 14.4% used public transportation.
Religion
According to the 2000 census, people in Châtillens followed different religions:
- About 25% were Roman Catholic.
- About 41.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 2.2% belonged to other Christian churches.
- About 7.4% were Islamic.
- A small number of people were Buddhist or followed other religions.
- About 16% said they did not belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education
Education is important in Châtillens. In 2000, about 34% of the population had finished high school (called "upper secondary education" in Switzerland). Also, about 11% had gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 80 students in the Châtillens school district.
- Pre-school: In the Vaud canton, children can go to two years of non-required pre-school.
- Primary School: Students attend primary school for four years. There were 41 students in the primary school program in Châtillens.
- Lower Secondary School: This program lasts for six years. There were 39 students in these schools.
In 2000, 52 students who lived in Châtillens went to schools outside the municipality. Also, 19 students from other towns came to school in Châtillens.
See also
In Spanish: Châtillens para niños
