Chanéaz facts for kids
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Chanéaz
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 Chanéaz
Location in Switzerland
Chanéaz
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.39 km2 (0.54 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 755 m (2,477 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 114 | |
| • Density | 82.0/km2 (212.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1409
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| Surrounded by | Bioley-Magnoux, Correvon, Démoret, Prahins, Thierrens, Vuissens (FR) | |
Chanéaz was a small town in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, which is like a state in Switzerland. Chanéaz was part of the Jura-Nord Vaudois area.
On January 1, 2013, Chanéaz joined with several other towns. These included Chapelle-sur-Moudon, Correvon, Denezy, Martherenges, Neyruz-sur-Moudon, Peyres-Possens, Saint-Cierges, and Thierrens. Together, they formed a new, larger town called Montanaire.
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History of Chanéaz
Chanéaz is quite old! The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1184. Back then, its name was spelled Chafneya.
Geography of Chanéaz
Chanéaz was a small place, covering about 1.4 square kilometers (which is about 0.54 square miles).
Land Use in Chanéaz
Most of the land in Chanéaz was used for farming. About 72.7% of the area was farmland. Forests covered a good portion too, making up about 25.9% of the land. Only a small part, about 2.9%, had buildings or roads.
- Farmland: Most of the farmland was used for growing crops. Some of it was also used as pastures for animals.
- Forests: All the forested land was covered with thick, heavy trees.
- Buildings and Roads: A small part of the town had houses, other buildings, and roads for transportation.
Chanéaz was located on a northern flat area called the Jorat plateau. It even had a tiny separate piece of land, like a small island, between the towns of Correvon and Vuissens.
Chanéaz Coat of Arms
The blazon (official description) of Chanéaz's coat of arms is simple and natural. It shows a green oak tree with five green acorns on a gold background. The oak tree looks like it has been pulled up by its roots.
Population of Chanéaz
In 2011, Chanéaz had a population of 114 people. A small number of these residents, about 4.8%, were foreign nationals.
Language and Age in Chanéaz
Most people in Chanéaz spoke French. About 96.6% of the population used French as their main language.
The town had a mix of ages:
- About 14.2% of the people were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Another 13.2% were teenagers, aged 10 to 19.
- Adults made up the rest, with people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and older.
Chanéaz Households
In 2000, there were 33 private households in Chanéaz. On average, each household had about 2.6 people. Most of the homes were single-family houses.
Historical Population Changes
The population of Chanéaz has changed over many years. Here is a chart showing how the number of people living there has gone up and down through history:
Economy of Chanéaz
In 2010, Chanéaz had a very low unemployment rate, at only 0.4%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Jobs in Chanéaz
Most jobs in Chanéaz were in two main areas:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 10 people worked in this area, with 4 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 17 people worked in this sector, with 2 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops or offices. Only 1 person worked in this sector, with 1 business.
Overall, 43 residents of Chanéaz were employed. About 44.2% of these workers were female. Many people who lived in Chanéaz traveled to other towns for work. Most people used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Chanéaz
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Chanéaz belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, about 70.1%. A smaller group, about 13.8%, were Roman Catholic. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or were Islamic. About 11.49% of the population did not belong to any church.
Weather in Chanéaz
Chanéaz usually has about 122.6 days of rain or snow each year. On average, it gets about 977 millimeters (or 38.5 inches) of precipitation annually.
Wettest and Driest Months
- The wettest month is usually June, with about 100 millimeters of rain or snow. It rains or snows for about 11 days in June.
- May has the most days with precipitation, about 12.7 days, but with slightly less rain than June.
- The driest month is February, with about 68 millimeters of precipitation over 10 days.
Education in Chanéaz
Many adults in Chanéaz had a good education. About 41.4% had finished high school (upper secondary education). About 12.6% had gone on to higher education, like a university.
Schools in Chanéaz
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 18 students in the Chanéaz school area.
- The local school system offered two years of optional pre-school.
- Primary school, which lasts for four years, had 9 students.
- Lower secondary school, which lasts for six years, also had 9 students.
Some students from Chanéaz also attended schools in other towns.
