Chesalles-sur-Moudon facts for kids
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Chesalles-sur-Moudon
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 Chesalles-sur-Moudon
Location in Switzerland
Chesalles-sur-Moudon
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 702 m (2,303 ft) | |
| Population
(2003)
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| • Total | 161 | |
| • Density | 96.4/km2 (249.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1683
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| Surrounded by | Brenles, Chavannes-sur-Moudon, Curtilles, Moudon, Sarzens | |
Chesalles-sur-Moudon was once a small town, also known as a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, within the Broye-Vully area.
In 2017, Chesalles-sur-Moudon joined with several other nearby towns. These included Brenles, Cremin, Forel-sur-Lucens, and Sarzens. All these towns became part of the larger municipality of Lucens. This means Chesalles-sur-Moudon is no longer a separate town.
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History of Chesalles-sur-Moudon
Chesalles-sur-Moudon is quite old! It was first written about in official records way back in 1273. At that time, its name was spelled Chesales.
Geography and Land Use
Chesalles-sur-Moudon covered an area of about 1.67 square kilometers (0.64 square miles). Most of this land was used for farming. About 77.8% of the area was farmland.
Forests covered about 11.4% of the land. The remaining 10.2% was developed with buildings and roads. This shows that Chesalles-sur-Moudon was mainly a rural area.
The town was part of the Moudon District until 2006. After that, it became part of the newer Broye-Vully District.
What is the Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Chesalles-sur-Moudon had its own unique design.
Its coat of arms was divided diagonally into two colors: red and silver. On top of this background, there was a golden lion. This lion was walking and looking forward, holding a curved sword called a scimitar. Behind the lion, a golden sun was shown rising.
Population and People
In 2015, Chesalles-sur-Moudon had a population of 353 people. A small part of the population, about 4.5%, were people from other countries.
Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population of the town decreased by about 7.2%. This change was mostly because more people moved away than moved in.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Chesalles-sur-Moudon speak French. In 2000, about 93.7% of the residents spoke French. A few people spoke German (1.9%) or Dutch (1.3%).
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 36.5% of the people living in Chesalles-sur-Moudon were born there. Another 38.4% were born in the same canton of Vaud. About 10.7% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 11.3% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2009, the population had different age groups:
- Children (0-9 years old): 5.2%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 16.8%
- Young Adults (20-29 years old): 14.2%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 42.6%
- Seniors (60 years and older): 20.7%
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 54 private households in Chesalles-sur-Moudon. On average, there were about 2.9 people living in each home.
About 21.8% of the households had only one person living in them. There were also many married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in the town were single-family homes. In 2000, nearly half of the inhabited buildings were single-family houses. There were also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Chesalles-sur-Moudon has changed throughout history:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Chesalles-sur-Moudon was 2.4%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Types of Jobs
Most jobs in Chesalles-sur-Moudon were in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming and forestry. In 2008, there were 23 people working in this area, with 8 businesses.
Only a few people worked in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like manufacturing and construction. There was 1 person and 1 business in this sector.
The tertiary sector includes jobs in services, like education or retail. There were 2 people and 1 business in this sector.
Overall, 71 residents of the town had jobs. About 39.4% of these workers were women.
Commuting to Work
Many people who lived in Chesalles-sur-Moudon traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 49 residents commuted away from the town for their jobs. Only 3 workers came into Chesalles-sur-Moudon for work.
Most people used a private car to get to work (63.4%). A smaller number, 8.5%, used public transportation.
Religion
Based on information from 2000, most people in Chesalles-sur-Moudon belonged to a Christian church.
- About 73.0% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 10.7% were Roman Catholic.
- A small number of people (11.32%) did not belong to any church.
Education
Many people in Chesalles-sur-Moudon had a good education. About 30.8% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school.
Also, 13.8% had gone on to higher education, such as university or a specialized college.
School System
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 23 students in the Chesalles-sur-Moudon school area.
The local school system provided:
- Two years of optional pre-school for young children.
- A four-year primary school program. In 2009/2010, there were 8 students in primary school.
- A six-year lower secondary school program. There were 15 students in these schools.
Many students from Chesalles-sur-Moudon attended schools outside the town. In 2000, 35 residents went to schools in other municipalities.
See also
In Spanish: Chesalles-sur-Moudon para niños
