Cologny facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cologny
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Cologny in April 2010
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 Cologny
Location in Switzerland
Cologny
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.66 km2 (1.41 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 5,866 | |
| • Density | 1,602.7/km2 (4,151/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Colognotes (French) | |
| Postal code |
1223
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| Surrounded by | Bellevue, Chêne-Bougeries, Choulex, Collonge-Bellerive, Geneva (Genève), Pregny-Chambésy, Vandœuvres | |
Cologny is a town in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It's known for being a beautiful place on the shores of Lake Geneva. Many famous people have lived or visited here. Today, Cologny is one of the richest towns in the Geneva area.
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History of Cologny
Cologny was first mentioned in records way back in 1208. But people lived here much earlier! The oldest signs of a settlement are from the Neolithic age, found near a village called La Belotte. This was a lakeside village from a very long time ago.
Roman Times and Middle Ages
The Romans took over the Lake Geneva area in the 2nd century. They built a road through Cologny, connecting different towns.
Later, during the Middle Ages, Cologny was part of the lands belonging to the Counts of Geneva. Then, it became part of the area controlled by the Bishop of Geneva. The local church, Saint Peter, was likely built before the 15th century.
The Reformation and Famous Visitors
In 1536, Cologny joined the Protestant Reformation. This was a big religious change that made Geneva a center for the new faith. Two years later, Cologny became part of the city of Geneva.
In the late 1500s and 1600s, many book publishers from Geneva moved to Cologny. They did this to get around French laws that banned books from Geneva.
Starting in the 1700s, beautiful houses called chalets began to appear along Lake Geneva in Cologny. One of the most famous is Villa Diodati. In 1816, famous writers like Lord Byron, Mary Shelley, and Percy Bysshe Shelley stayed there. It was a very rainy summer, so they spent days indoors telling scary stories. This led to Mary Shelley writing Frankenstein and John Polidori writing The Vampyre, the first modern vampire story!
Modern Cologny
In the 20th century, many wealthy people and important organizations moved to Cologny. The town used to have many small villages and farms. But by 1975, there were only two working farms left. Today, Cologny is known as one of the richest towns in the Canton of Geneva.
Geography of Cologny
Cologny is located on the left side of Lake Geneva. It covers an area of about 3.67 square kilometers (1.4 square miles).
Most of the land in Cologny is used for buildings and roads. About 78.5% of the area is settled. A smaller part, about 17.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 4.1% of the land. There is also a small amount of land with rivers or lakes.
The town includes the main village of Cologny and several smaller areas called hamlets, like La Belotte and Ruth. You'll mostly find large, beautiful homes (villa-style houses) here. There are also some small shops. Cologny is also home to the Geneva Golf Club.
People of Cologny (Demographics)
Cologny has a population of about 5,000 people. Many people who live here are from other countries. About 37.7% of the people are foreign nationals.
Most people in Cologny speak French. It's the main language for about 76% of the population. English is the second most common language, spoken by about 8.3% of residents. German is third, spoken by about 4.8%.
The population of Cologny has been growing. This growth is mostly because people from other places move here.
| Nationality | Amount | % total (population) |
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 France |
555 | 11.1 |
 UK |
159 | 3.2 |
 Italy |
136 | 2.7 |
 Portugal |
111 | 2.2 |
 USA |
84 | 1.7 |
 Belgium |
72 | 1.4 |
 Germany |
68 | 1.4 |
 Spain |
55 | 1.1 |
 Russia |
53 | 1.1 |
 Sweden |
42 | 0.8 |
In Cologny, about 24.3% of the people are children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) make up 58.8% of the population. Older adults (over 64 years old) make up 16.9%.
Most homes in Cologny have about 2.5 people living in them. Many homes are single-family houses.
Important Heritage Sites
Cologny is home to two important places that are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. This means they are very important to Switzerland's history and culture.
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Bodmer Library
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Campagne Diodati
One is the Bibliotheca Bodmeriana, also known as the Bodmer Library. It's a famous library with many rare books and manuscripts. The other is Campagne Diodati, which is the official name for Villa Diodati, the house where the famous writers stayed.
Economy of Cologny
Cologny is the main location for the World Economic Forum. This is a very important international organization that brings together world leaders, business leaders, and experts to discuss global issues.
Most jobs in Cologny are in the tertiary sector. This means jobs in services, like working in offices, shops, hotels, or healthcare. A smaller number of people work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. Very few people work in the primary sector, which is agriculture.
Many people who live in Cologny travel to other towns for work. Also, many people from outside Cologny come to work here.
Religion in Cologny
Based on information from 2000, about 33.8% of the people in Cologny were Roman Catholic. About 21.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church.
There are also smaller groups of people who are Orthodox Christian, Jewish, or Muslim. Some people belong to other Christian churches, or to religions like Buddhism and Hinduism. About 18% of the population said they didn't belong to any church or religion.
Education in Cologny
Many people in Cologny have a good education. About 22.3% of the population have finished high school. A large number, about 34.6%, have gone on to get a university degree or similar higher education.
The school system in Geneva, where Cologny is located, offers two years of optional Kindergarten for young children. After that, students go to six years of primary school. Then, they have three years of required secondary school, followed by optional advanced schooling.
In the 2009-2010 school year, Cologny had about 883 students in its school system. This included children in kindergarten, primary school, and lower secondary school. Many students also attended private schools.
See also
In Spanish: Cologny para niños
