Combremont-le-Petit facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Combremont-le-Petit
Former municipality of Switzerland
Coat of arms
Combremont-le-Petit Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Combremont-le-Petit Location in Canton of Vaud Show map of Canton of Vaud
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Vaud
District	Broye-Vully
Area
• Total	5.73 km2 (2.21 sq mi)
Elevation	665 m (2,182 ft)
Population
• Total	378
• Density	65.97/km2 (170.9/sq mi)
Postal code	1536
Surrounded by	Champtauroz, Cheiry (FR), Combremont-le-Grand, Denezy, Prévondavaux (FR), Vuissens (FR)

Combremont-le-Petit was once a small town, or municipality, in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It was located in the Broye-Vully area.

On July 1, 2011, Combremont-le-Petit joined with several other towns. These included Cerniaz, Combremont-le-Grand, Granges-près-Marnand, Marnand, Sassel, Seigneux, and Villars-Bramard. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Valbroye.

A Look Back: What is the History of Combremont-le-Petit?

Combremont-le-Petit is quite old! It was first written about in the year 911. Back then, it was called Cumbromo. Later, in 1142, its name was mentioned as Combremont.

Where is Combremont-le-Petit Located?

In 2009, Combremont-le-Petit covered an area of about 5.73 square kilometers (2.21 square miles). Most of this land, about 72.4%, was used for farming. Forests covered about 22.9% of the area. The remaining 4.9% was built-up with buildings and roads.

Before 2006, the town was part of the Payerne District. When that district was closed, Combremont-le-Petit became part of the new Broye-Vully district.

What Does the Coat of Arms Look Like?

The official coat of arms for Combremont-le-Petit is a blue shield. On it, you can see a golden deer's head looking straight out. Between its antlers, there is a silver six-pointed star.

Who Lives in Combremont-le-Petit?

In 2009, Combremont-le-Petit had a population of 378 people. About 6.9% of these people were not Swiss citizens. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by 3%. This growth was mostly because people moved into the town.

Most people in Combremont-le-Petit speak French. In 2000, about 93.2% of the population spoke French. German was the second most common language, spoken by 3.3% of people. A small number, 1.4%, spoke English.

In 2009, the town had a mix of age groups:

• Children (0-9 years old): 9.5%
• Teenagers (10-19 years old): 15.9%
• Young adults (20-29 years old): 10.3%
• Adults (30-59 years old): 41.5%
• Seniors (60 years and older): 20.9%

The chart below shows how the population of Combremont-le-Petit has changed over many years:

What are the Important Sights in Combremont-le-Petit?

The entire village of Combremont-le-Petit is considered a special place. It is listed as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has important historical or cultural value.

How Do People Make a Living?

In 2010, the unemployment rate in Combremont-le-Petit was 4.3%. Many people worked in different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In 2008, 36 people worked in this area.
• Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. In 2008, 14 people worked here.
• Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, and education. In 2008, 22 people worked in this sector.

Most people who lived in Combremont-le-Petit traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 97 residents commuted out of the town, while only 31 came in to work. About 58.9% of workers used a private car to get to their jobs.

What Religions are Practiced?

Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Combremont-le-Petit were Christian:

• About 14.4% were Roman Catholic.
• About 67.9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or other religions like Buddhism. About 13% of the population did not belong to any church.

How is Education in Combremont-le-Petit?

Education is important in Switzerland. In Combremont-le-Petit, about 37.2% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, 9% had gone on to higher education, such as university.

In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 50 students in the local school district. The canton (state) of Vaud offers two years of optional pre-school. There were 22 students in the primary school program, which lasts four years. For middle school (lower secondary), which lasts six years, there were 28 students.

Many students from Combremont-le-Petit attended schools in other towns. In 2000, 63 residents went to school outside the municipality.