Chesalles-sur-Oron facts for kids
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Chesalles-sur-Oron
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 Chesalles-sur-Oron
Location in Switzerland
Chesalles-sur-Oron
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.00 km2 (0.77 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 788 m (2,585 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 189 | |
| • Density | 94.5/km2 (244.8/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Groseilles | |
| Postal code |
1608
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| Surrounded by | Le Flon (FR), Saint-Martin (FR), Bussigny-sur-Oron, Ecoteaux, Palézieux, Oron-le-Châtel, Chapelle (Glâne) (FR) | |
Chesalles-sur-Oron was once a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud. A canton is like a state or province in other countries.
On January 1, 2012, Chesalles-sur-Oron joined with several other nearby towns. These included Bussigny-sur-Oron, Châtillens, 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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Where Was Chesalles-sur-Oron Located?
Chesalles-sur-Oron was a small place, covering about 2 square kilometers (which is about 0.77 square miles). Much of its land was used for farming. About 73.5% of the area was farmland. Another 18% was covered by forests. The remaining 9% had buildings and roads.
The town was located near the border of the Canton of Fribourg. It was also close to the main road that connects the cities of Lausanne and Bulle.
What Did the Coat of Arms Look Like?
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Chesalles-sur-Oron was quite simple. It showed three houses on a red background. In official language, this is described as Gules, three Houses two and one Argent. "Gules" means red, and "Argent" means silver or white.
Who Lived in Chesalles-sur-Oron?
In 2010, Chesalles-sur-Oron had 189 people living there. Over the ten years before that (from 1999 to 2009), the population grew by about 16.7%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the town.
Most people in Chesalles-sur-Oron spoke French. About 95% of the residents used French as their main language. A smaller number spoke German or Dutch.
In 2009, there were 16 children under 9 years old. There were also 25 teenagers between 10 and 19. The rest of the population was made up of adults and older people.
The chart below shows how the population of Chesalles-sur-Oron changed over many years:
How Did People Work in Chesalles-sur-Oron?
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Chesalles-sur-Oron was 3.2%. This means only a small number of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Most jobs in the town were in farming. This is called the primary economic sector. There were also jobs in manufacturing and construction, which are part of the secondary sector. A few people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like sales and education.
Many people who lived in Chesalles-sur-Oron traveled to other towns for work. About 61% of workers used a private car to get to their jobs.
What About Schools and Learning?
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Chesalles-sur-Oron, many adults had finished high school. Some had even gone on to university or a special college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 19 students in the local school district. The canton of Vaud provides free pre-school for two years. Primary school lasts for four years, and lower secondary school lasts for six years.
Some students living in Chesalles-sur-Oron went to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns came to school in Chesalles-sur-Oron.
See also
In Spanish: Chesalles-sur-Oron para niños
