Choulex facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Choulex
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Vineyards in Choulex with Saint-André Church in the background
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 Choulex
Location in Switzerland
Choulex
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.91 km2 (1.51 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,182 | |
| • Density | 302.3/km2 (783.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1244
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| Surrounded by | Collonge-Bellerive, Cologny, Meinier, Presinge, Puplinge, Thônex, Vandœuvres | |
Choulex is a charming town located in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It's a place with history, first mentioned way back in 1153 by the name Cholay.
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Exploring Choulex's Geography
Choulex covers an area of about 3.91 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). That's roughly the size of 550 football fields! A big part of this land, about 73.7%, is used for farming. This means lots of fields for crops and pastures for animals.
About 9.5% of Choulex is covered by forests. The rest of the land, around 15.1%, has buildings and roads. A tiny bit, 0.5%, is rivers or lakes.
Choulex is located south of Lake Geneva, a famous lake in Switzerland. The town itself is a long, narrow village. It also includes smaller areas called hamlets like Bonvard, Briffod, Chevrier, La Capite, and Miolan.
The main parts of Choulex are known as La Capite - Bonvard, Sur-la-Ville, Les Jurets, and Choulex.
Who Lives in Choulex?
As of December 2020, Choulex has a population of 1,182 people. About 16.4% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has stayed pretty stable.
Most people in Choulex speak French, which is 86.8% of the population. The next most common language is English, spoken by 5.8% of residents. About 2.5% of the people speak German.
In 2008, there were slightly more women (53.3%) than men (46.7%) living in Choulex. Many people living in Choulex were born there (22.7%). Others were born in the same canton (33.2%), elsewhere in Switzerland (13.2%), or outside Switzerland (25.3%).
Choulex's Population Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Choulex has changed through history. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk over the years.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 357 private homes in Choulex. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home. Many homes (108) had just one person living there. There were also 33 homes with five or more people.
Most of the buildings in Choulex are single-family homes (68.8%). Some are multi-family buildings (20.8%), like apartment blocks. In 2000, there were 408 apartments in the town. Most of these apartments (82.4%) were lived in all the time.
Working and Earning in Choulex
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Choulex was 4.2%. This means that most people who wanted to work had a job.
Many people in Choulex work in different areas:
- Farming: 29 people work in farming, with about 10 businesses in this area.
- Manufacturing and Construction: 25 people work in these areas, with 8 businesses.
- Services: This is the biggest sector, with 65 people working in areas like shops, restaurants, and healthcare. There are 20 businesses in this sector.
In 2008, there were 96 full-time jobs in Choulex. Most of these jobs were in services (55 jobs), especially in healthcare (25 jobs).
Many people who live in Choulex travel to other towns for work. About 350 residents commute out of Choulex for their jobs. On the other hand, 124 workers come into Choulex from other places. Most people (62.9%) use a private car to get to work, while 16% use public transportation.
Beliefs and Religions in Choulex
In 2000, people in Choulex followed different religions:
- Roman Catholic: 40.9% of the population.
- Swiss Reformed Church: 23.6% of the population.
- Other Christian churches: About 2.35% belonged to other Christian groups.
- Jewish: About 2.57% of the population.
- Islamic: About 1.82% of the population.
Many people (19.14%) said they didn't belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Learning and Education in Choulex
Education is important in Choulex! About 30.1% of the population has finished high school. Even more, 27.0%, have gone on to get a higher education from a university or a specialized college.
Schools in Choulex
During the 2009–2010 school year, 212 students were part of the Choulex school system.
- Kindergarten: Children can attend two years of non-mandatory kindergarten. In 2009-2010, 13 children were in pre-kindergarten.
- Primary School: Students must attend six years of primary school. There were 28 students in kindergarten or primary school in Choulex.
- Secondary School: This program has three required years, followed by optional advanced schooling. There were 28 students in lower secondary school in Choulex.
- Upper Secondary and Professional Programs: 39 students from Choulex were in upper secondary school, and 12 were in professional training programs.
- Private Schools: An additional 39 students attended private schools.
In 2000, 131 students from Choulex went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Choulex para niños
