Corcelles-le-Jorat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corcelles-le-Jorat
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 Corcelles-le-Jorat
Location in Switzerland
Corcelles-le-Jorat
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.94 km2 (3.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 451 | |
| • Density | 56.80/km2 (147.11/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Corçallins Lè Grante-Coraille |
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| Postal code |
1082
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| Surrounded by | Peney-le-Jorat, Hermenches, Ropraz, Montpreveyres, Froideville, Villars-Tiercelin | |
Corcelles-le-Jorat is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Broye-Vully area of the canton of Vaud.
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History of Corcelles-le-Jorat
Corcelles-le-Jorat was first mentioned a very long time ago, around the year 1140. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Corceleys.
Geography of Corcelles-le-Jorat
Corcelles-le-Jorat covers an area of about 7.93 square kilometers (about 3 square miles). A big part of this land, about 52.5%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures.
Another large portion, about 42%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 5.8%, has buildings and roads. Most of the built-up area is made up of houses and other buildings.
This farming town is located where two important roads meet. These roads connect cities like Lausanne, Moudon, and Bern. Corcelles-le-Jorat includes the main village and several smaller hamlets.
Corcelles-le-Jorat's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Corcelles-le-Jorat has a special design. It shows a black rooster walking, with silver outlines. The rooster also has a red comb, beak, tongue, and claws. This design is set against a golden background.
Population and People of Corcelles-le-Jorat
Corcelles-le-Jorat has a population of about 429 people. A small number of these residents, about 7.8%, are foreign nationals. Over the past ten years, the population has grown a little bit.
Most people in Corcelles-le-Jorat speak French, which is about 92% of the population. The next most common language is German, spoken by about 4.1% of residents. A small number of people also speak English or Italian.
Many people living here were born in Corcelles-le-Jorat or in the same canton. About 10.7% of the population was born outside of Switzerland.
The age groups in Corcelles-le-Jorat are quite varied. About 9.7% of the population are children under 10 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 10.4%. Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a larger part of the population. There are also many senior citizens, with about 15.3% being between 60 and 69 years old.
Most households in Corcelles-le-Jorat have about 2.5 people. There are some single-person households and a few with five or more people. Many families are married couples with or without children.
The chart below shows how the population of Corcelles-le-Jorat has changed over many years:
Economy of Corcelles-le-Jorat
In Corcelles-le-Jorat, the unemployment rate was very low, at 1.2% in 2010. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Many people work in the primary economic sector. This includes jobs like farming and forestry. There are about 16 businesses in this area.
Some people work in the secondary sector, which means manufacturing things. There are 4 businesses in this sector.
Others work in the tertiary sector, which includes services. This can be jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, or education. There are 10 businesses in this sector.
Most people who live in Corcelles-le-Jorat travel to other towns for work. About 62.2% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Corcelles-le-Jorat
Based on information from 2000, many people in Corcelles-le-Jorat belong to Christian churches. About 15.8% are Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 60.2%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There are also smaller numbers of people who follow other Christian faiths. Some people are Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu. About 17.23% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education in Corcelles-le-Jorat
Education is important in Corcelles-le-Jorat. About 38.3% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school.
About 18.2% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 46 students in the Corcelles-le-Jorat school district. The local school system offers two years of pre-school, which is not required.
Students attend primary school for four years. There were 23 students in the primary school program. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were also 23 students in these schools.
Some students from Corcelles-le-Jorat go to schools in other towns. Also, a few students from other towns come to school in Corcelles-le-Jorat.
See also
In Spanish: Corcelles-le-Jorat para niños
