Confignon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Confignon
Location in Switzerland
Confignon
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.77 km2 (1.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,579 | |
| • Density | 1,653/km2 (4,281/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1232
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| Surrounded by | Bernex, Onex, Perly-Certoux, Plan-les-Ouates | |
Confignon is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It's a lovely place with a mix of natural beauty and settled areas.
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History of Confignon
Confignon was first mentioned in old records way back in 1153. At that time, it was known as Cofiniacum. For a while, it was part of a larger municipality called Onex-Confignon. However, in 1851, it became its own independent municipality. This means it got to make its own decisions and manage its own affairs, separate from Onex.
Geography and Nature in Confignon
Confignon covers an area of about 2.77 square kilometers (about 1.07 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half (46.9%), is used for farming. This means there are many fields and orchards where food is grown.
About 8.3% of the area is covered by forests, providing green spaces and homes for wildlife. The rest of the land, about 43%, is where buildings and roads are located. There are also small areas of rivers and lakes, making up about 1.1% of the municipality.
Confignon is located on the left side of the Rhone river, which is a major river in Switzerland. The municipality is made up of several smaller areas or villages. These include Le Coteau, Confignon - village, Cressy - Evaux, Cressy - Sur-le-Beau, Narly - Lécherette, Plaine-de-l'Aire - Les Charrotons, and Plaine-de-l'Aire - Champs-Blancs.
People and Population of Confignon
Confignon is home to over 4,200 people. Many different nationalities live here, making it a diverse place. As of 2013, the largest groups of foreign residents were from France, Italy, and Portugal.
| Nationality | Amount | % total (population) |
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 France |
145 | 3.3 |
 Italy |
114 | 2.6 |
 Portugal |
113 | 2.5 |
 Spain |
54 | 1.2 |
 USA |
33 | 0.8 |
 UK |
32 | 0.7 |
 Germany |
31 | 0.7 |
 Belgium |
15 | 0.3 |
 Poland |
14 | 0.3 |
 Czech Republic |
14 | 0.3 |
Most people in Confignon speak French, which is the main language. Some also speak German or English.
The population of Confignon has been growing quite a lot. Between 1999 and 2009, the number of people living here increased by about 37.8%. This growth is mostly because more people have moved to Confignon than have moved away.
In 2000, about 25.6% of the population were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up 61% of the population, and seniors (over 64 years old) made up 13.5%.
The average household in Confignon has about 2.6 people. This means most families are small to medium-sized.
The historical population is shown in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs in Confignon
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Confignon was 5%. This means that most people who wanted a job had one. The town has a variety of jobs across different sectors.
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to natural resources, like farming. In 2008, about 21 people worked in agriculture in Confignon.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 50 people worked in this sector, building things or making products.
- Tertiary Sector: This is the largest sector, with about 615 people working in services. These jobs include things like sales, transportation, working in hotels or restaurants, and providing professional services. Many people also work in education and healthcare.
Confignon is a place where more people leave for work than come in. This means many residents commute to other towns for their jobs. About 18.2% of workers use public transportation, while 63.9% use a private car to get to work.
Religion in Confignon
According to the 2000 census, many people in Confignon are Roman Catholic (39.5%) or belong to the Swiss Reformed Church (24.1%). There are also smaller numbers of people who follow other Christian faiths, Judaism, or Islam. A significant portion of the population (about 25%) reported having no religious affiliation.
Education in Confignon
Education is important in Confignon. Many adults have completed higher education, with about 26.2% having gone to university or a specialized college.
The school system in the Canton of Geneva, where Confignon is located, offers different levels of schooling.
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend two years of non-mandatory kindergarten.
- Primary School: Students are required to attend six years of primary school.
- Secondary School: After primary school, there are three years of required lower secondary schooling. This is followed by three to five years of optional, advanced schools.
During the 2009-2010 school year, there were over 1,000 students in the Confignon school system, from kindergarten all the way through upper secondary levels. Some students also attended private schools.
Many students who live in Confignon go to schools in other municipalities, and students from other towns also come to Confignon for school.
Images for kids
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Rammed earth wall in Confignon
See also
In Spanish: Confignon para niños
