Chabrey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chabrey
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 Chabrey
Location in Switzerland
Chabrey
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.96 km2 (1.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 498 m (1,634 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 267 | |
| • Density | 67.42/km2 (174.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1589
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| Surrounded by | Cudrefin, Delley-Portalban (FR), Montmagny, Neuchâtel (NE), Villars-le-Grand | |
Chabrey was once a small town, also known as a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Broye-Vully area within the canton of Vaud.
On July 1, 2011, Chabrey joined with several other nearby towns. These towns were Bellerive, Constantine, Montmagny, Mur, Vallamand, and Villars-le-Grand. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Vully-les-Lacs.
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History of Chabrey
Chabrey is quite old! The first time anyone wrote about Chabrey was in the year 1343. Back then, it was spelled Charbrey.
Exploring Chabrey's Geography
Chabrey covered an area of about 3.96 square kilometers (1.53 square miles) in 2009. A big part of this land, about 43.7%, was used for farming. This means people grew crops or raised animals there.
Another large section, 36.4%, was covered by forests. About 7.6% of the land had buildings or roads. A small part, 0.5%, was rivers or lakes. The remaining 11.4% was land that couldn't be used for farming or building.
Most of the farmed land was used for growing crops. Some areas were pastures for animals or orchards for fruit. All the water in Chabrey was from lakes.
Chabrey is located right along the shore of Lake Neuchâtel. This beautiful lake is a major feature of the area. Before 2006, Chabrey was part of the Avenches District. When that district was closed, Chabrey became part of the new Broye-Vully district.
Chabrey's Coat of Arms
Every town often has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the town. Chabrey's coat of arms has a red background. It shows a silver stripe going across it. On this stripe, there is a badger, which is a type of animal.
Chabrey's Population and People
In 2009, Chabrey had 267 people living there. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the number of people living in Chabrey grew by about 32.2%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the town.
Languages Spoken in Chabrey
Most people in Chabrey speak French. In 2000, about 86.4% of the population spoke French. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 11.6% of the people. A small number of people also spoke Portuguese.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 38.4% of the people living in Chabrey were actually born there. Another 15.2% were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 35.4% were born somewhere else in Switzerland. Finally, 9.6% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Chabrey
In 2009, Chabrey had a mix of different age groups:
- About 10.9% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Teenagers (10 to 19 years old) made up 12.4% of the population.
- Young adults (20 to 29 years old) were 9.4%.
- Adults aged 30 to 59 made up a larger part, about 49.1% of the population.
- Seniors (60 years and older) made up about 18% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 81 private households in Chabrey. On average, about 2.4 people lived in each home. About 34.1% of the homes had only one person living in them. There were also homes with married couples, with or without children.
Most of the buildings in Chabrey were single-family homes. Many of these homes were built a long time ago, even before 1919. Some newer homes were built between 1990 and 2000.
In 2000, there were 101 apartments in Chabrey. Most of these apartments were lived in all the time.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Chabrey's population has changed over many years:
Chabrey's World Heritage Site
Chabrey is home to a very special place called Pointe de Montbec I. This site is part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps. These are ancient settlements built on stilts over water. They are so important that UNESCO has named them a World Heritage Site. This means they are protected for everyone to learn from.
Chabrey's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Chabrey was 5.4%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
What People Did for Work
In 2008, people in Chabrey worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: 17 people worked in this sector, mostly in farming. This includes growing crops and raising animals.
- Secondary Sector: 5 people worked in this sector. These jobs involve making things, like in factories, or building things, like construction.
- Tertiary Sector: 21 people worked in this sector. These jobs are about providing services. Examples include selling cars, working in hotels or restaurants, or being scientists.
Most people who worked in Chabrey also lived there. However, more people left Chabrey for work than came into Chabrey for work. Many people used their private cars to get to work. A smaller number used public transportation.
Religion in Chabrey
In 2000, people in Chabrey followed different religions:
- About 16.2% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- A larger group, about 66.2%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Some people belonged to other Christian churches.
- About 10.61% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Chabrey
Education is important in Chabrey. In 2000, about 32.8% of the people had finished their non-mandatory high school education. About 7.6% had gone on to higher education, like university.
Schools in Chabrey
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 37 students in the Chabrey school district.
- Children can attend two years of non-required pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years. In 2009/2010, there were 19 students in primary school.
- Lower secondary school is required and lasts for six years. There were 18 students in these schools.
Many students from Chabrey also went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Chabrey para niños
