Corcelles-près-Concise facts for kids
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Corcelles-près-Concise
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 Corcelles-près-Concise
Location in Switzerland
Corcelles-près-Concise
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.06 km2 (1.57 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 459 m (1,506 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 418 | |
| • Density | 102.96/km2 (266.7/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Corcellois Les Casse-écuelles Les Couennati |
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| Postal code |
1426
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| Surrounded by | Concise, Onnens, Bonvillars | |
Corcelles-près-Concise is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Vaud, which is like a state, within the Jura-Nord Vaudois district. This charming place sits between the beautiful Lake Neuchatel and Mont Aubert. It is known for growing grapes and grains.
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History of Corcelles-près-Concise
Corcelles-près-Concise was first mentioned in old records way back in the year 885. Back then, it was known as Corceles. A few years later, in 888, it was called Corcella.
This municipality used to be part of the Grandson District. But that district was closed down on August 31, 2006. After that, Corcelles-près-Concise became part of the newer Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
There have been talks about Corcelles-près-Concise possibly joining with nearby towns like Concise, Mutrux, and Onnens. They might form a new, bigger municipality in the future.
Geography and Landscape
Corcelles-près-Concise covers an area of about 4.09 square kilometers (about 1.58 square miles).
Here's how the land is used:
- Almost half of the land (45.7%) is used for agriculture, like farms.
- A large part (41.6%) is covered by forests.
- About 12.5% of the land has buildings or roads on it.
- A tiny bit (0.2%) is made up of rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings. The rest is for roads and other important structures like power and water facilities. In the forests, almost all the land is covered with thick trees. For farming, people grow crops, have pastures for animals, and grow fruits or grapes for wine. All the water in the municipality is from lakes.
Town Symbol: Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Corcelles-près-Concise has a special design. It features a black creature called a Griffin on a silver stripe, all on a red background. A griffin is a mythical creature that is part lion and part eagle. At the top of the shield, there are also three silver Fleur-de-Lys symbols.
People and Population
Corcelles-près-Concise has a population of around 273 people. A small part of the population (about 8.7%) are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has changed a little. More people have moved into the town than have moved away.
Most people in Corcelles-près-Concise (about 95.7%) speak French. The next most common language is German (3.6%), followed by English (0.7%).
Many people who live here were also born here or in the same canton. About 32.4% were born in Corcelles-près-Concise itself. Another 29.1% were born in the Vaud canton. About 24.8% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 11.2% were born outside of Switzerland.
The town has a mix of ages:
- About 10.1% of the population are children aged 0-9.
- Around 11.9% are teenagers aged 10-19.
- Adults aged 20-59 make up about 49.3% of the population.
- Seniors aged 60 and older make up about 28.3% of the population.
Most households in the municipality have about 2.9 people. Some households have only one person, while others have five or more. Many households are married couples, some with children and some without. There are also some single parents with children.
The chart below shows how the population of Corcelles-près-Concise has changed over many years:
Important Sights
The whole village of Corcelles-près-Concise is recognized as an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has special historical or cultural value.
There's also a very old settlement called Stations de Concise. It's a prehistoric pile dwelling, which means ancient people built homes on stilts over water. This site is so important that it's listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sister City
Corcelles-près-Concise has a special connection with another town. It is twinned with Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu in France. This means they are like sister cities and often share cultural exchanges.
Economy and Jobs
In Corcelles-près-Concise, people work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: About 35 people work in this area, which includes jobs like farming and fishing.
- Secondary sector: Around 7 people work in this sector, which includes manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary sector: About 52 people work in this sector, which includes services like healthcare, sales, and education.
Many people who live in Corcelles-près-Concise travel to other towns for work. About 13.1% of working people use public transportation to get to their jobs, while most (63.8%) use a private car.
Religion
Based on a census from 2000, here's a look at the religious groups in Corcelles-près-Concise:
- About 15.8% of the people are Roman Catholic.
- A larger group, about 65.8%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or the Orthodox church.
- About 11.5% of the population do not belong to any church, or are agnostic or atheist.
Education
Education is important in Corcelles-près-Concise.
- About 34.9% of adults have completed upper secondary education, which is like high school.
- Another 14.0% have gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 28 students in the local school district.
- The canton provides two years of optional pre-school.
- Students attend primary school for four years. There were 14 students in the municipal primary school program.
- After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 14 students in these schools.
Some students from Corcelles-près-Concise attend schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school here.
See also
In Spanish: Corcelles-près-Concise para niños
