Chavornay, Switzerland facts for kids

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Chavornay Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Chavornay Location in Canton of Vaud Show map of Canton of Vaud
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Vaud
District	Jura-Nord Vaudois
Area
• Total	19.28 km2 (7.44 sq mi)
Elevation	452 m (1,483 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	5,229
• Density	271.21/km2 (702.44/sq mi)
Postal code	1373
Surrounded by	Arnex-sur-Orbe, Bavois, Corcelles-sur-Chavornay, Essert-Pittet, Orbe, Penthéréaz, Suchy

Chavornay is a town in Switzerland. It's located in the Vaud area, specifically in the Jura-Nord Vaudois region. In 2017, two nearby towns, Essert-Pittet and Corcelles-sur-Chavornay, joined with Chavornay to become one larger municipality.

Chavornay's Story: A Look at Its History

Chavornay has a long history! It was first mentioned in old records way back in the year 927. Back then, it was known as Cavorniacum. Later, in 1228, its name changed slightly to Chavornai.

Exploring Chavornay's Geography

Chavornay and its surroundings

Chavornay is located on the eastern side of the Orbe valley. It sits on the right bank of the Talent river.

After the towns merged in 2017, Chavornay became larger. A big part of its land, about 65.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 15.6% of the area. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads (14.8%) or is unproductive (3.9%).

Over the years, more buildings have been built in Chavornay. The amount of land used for farming has gone down a bit, while the amount of forest land has slightly increased. Rivers and lakes also cover some parts of the town.

What Does Chavornay's Coat of Arms Mean?

Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Chavornay's coat of arms is split into two halves: one silver and one red. On top of both halves, there's a golden crown with green and blue decorations. This design represents the town.

Who Lives in Chavornay? A Look at the Population

Chavornay is home to many people. As of 2008, about 21.9% of the people living there were from other countries. The town's population has grown quite a lot over the years.

Most people in Chavornay speak French. It's the most common language. Some people also speak German and Portuguese.

The chart below shows how Chavornay's population has changed over time:

Important Buildings: Heritage Sites

The Swiss Reformed Church of Saint-Maurice in Chavornay is a very important building. It's listed as a national heritage site in Switzerland. This means it's a special place with historical or cultural value.

Chavornay's Economy: How People Work

Chavornay is often called a "bedroom community." This means many people live there but travel to other nearby cities, like Lausanne, for work.

In 2014, almost 1,500 people had jobs in Chavornay. These jobs were in different areas:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming.
• Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing things in factories or working in construction.
• Tertiary sector: This covers jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare.

Many people who work in Chavornay come from other towns. Also, many people who live in Chavornay travel to other places for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work, but some also use public transportation.

Religion in Chavornay

In 2000, about half of the people in Chavornay belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A good number of people were also Roman Catholic. There were also people who belonged to other Christian churches, as well as those who were Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu. Some people did not belong to any church.

Chavornay's Weather

Chavornay usually has about 116 days of rain or snow each year. The wettest month is June, with the most rain or snow. May has the most days with precipitation, but less total rain. April is usually the driest month.

Education in Chavornay

Chavornay has schools for children of different ages. In the 2009-2010 school year, there were over 500 students in the local school district.

Children in Chavornay can go to pre-school, which is not required but is available. Then, they attend primary school for four years. After that, they go to a lower secondary school for six years. Some students are also homeschooled.

While many students go to school in Chavornay, some students from Chavornay attend schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to Chavornay for school.

Getting Around: Transportation in Chavornay

Chavornay has two train stations: Chavornay and Essert-Pittet. These stations are on important railway lines. You can take trains from Chavornay to nearby towns like Grandson, Yverdon-les-Bains, Aigle, Orbe, and Lausanne. This makes it easy for people to travel for work or fun.

See also

In Spanish: Chavornay (Vaud) para niños