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Corcelles-sur-Chavornay

Former municipality of Switzerland

Village church in Corcelles-sur-Chavornay

Coat of arms

Corcelles-sur-Chavornay

Location in Switzerland

Corcelles-sur-Chavornay

Location in Canton of Vaud

Switzerland

Jura-Nord Vaudois

Area

• Total

5.5 km² (2.1 sq mi)

Elevation

560 m (1,840 ft)

Population

(2004)

• Total

299

• Density

54.4/km² (140.8/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Les Hirondelles

Postal code

1374

Surrounded by

Suchy, Essertines-sur-Yverdon, Vuarrens, Penthéréaz, Chavornay

Corcelles-sur-Chavornay was once a small town, or 'municipality,' in Switzerland. Its name means 'Corcelles on Chavornay.' It was located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois area, which is part of the Vaud canton. In 2017, Corcelles-sur-Chavornay joined with another town called Essert-Pittet to become part of the larger municipality of Chavornay.

A Look Back in Time
Where is Corcelles-sur-Chavornay?
Town Symbol: The Coat of Arms
Who Lives There?
Jobs and Work
Beliefs and Religion
Learning and Schools
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A Look Back in Time

Corcelles-sur-Chavornay has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 885. Back then, it was known simply as Corceles.

Where is Corcelles-sur-Chavornay?

Corcelles-sur-Chavornay covered an area of about 5.5 square kilometers (2.1 square miles) in 2009. A big part of this land, about 65.7%, was used for farming. Forests covered almost 30% of the area. The rest of the land had buildings, roads, or small rivers.

The town was located east of the Orbe river, sitting above the Orbe valley. Until 2006, it was part of the Orbe District. After that, it became part of the newer Jura-Nord Vaudois district.

Town Symbol: The Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Corcelles-sur-Chavornay is quite simple and striking. It shows a yellow background with five black swallows. These swallows are arranged in a pattern: two at the top, two in the middle, and one at the bottom.

Who Lives There?

In 2015, Corcelles-sur-Chavornay had a population of 353 people. Over the ten years before 2009, the population grew by about 4.8%. Most people in Corcelles-sur-Chavornay speak French. In 2000, about 92.8% of the people spoke French. German was the second most common language, spoken by about 4.9% of the residents.

The town has a good mix of ages. In 2009, about 10.8% of the population were young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) made up about 15.1%. Adults of various ages made up the rest, with a smaller number of older residents.

Most households in 2000 had an average of 2.6 people. There were also some single-person households and a few larger families.

The historical population of Corcelles-sur-Chavornay has changed over many years:

Jobs and Work

In 2010, the unemployment rate in Corcelles-sur-Chavornay was 4.1%. In 2008, many people worked in the primary economic sector, which includes farming and forestry. There were no jobs in the secondary sector (like manufacturing). The tertiary sector, which includes services, had many jobs. This sector included jobs in sales, restaurants, education, and healthcare.

Many people who lived in Corcelles-sur-Chavornay traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, about 67.6% of working residents used a private car to get to their jobs.

Beliefs and Religion

In 2000, most people in Corcelles-sur-Chavornay belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, about 59.3%. About 14.8% were Roman Catholic. A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, or to other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism. About 15% of the population did not belong to any church.

Learning and Schools

Many adults in Corcelles-sur-Chavornay have a good education. In 2000, about 29.2% had finished high school, and 16.1% had gone on to higher education like university.

In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 43 students in the local school district. The Vaud canton provides two years of optional pre-school. After that, students attend primary school for four years. The middle school program lasts for six years.

Some students from Corcelles-sur-Chavornay went to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns came to school in Corcelles-sur-Chavornay.