Corsier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corsier
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 Corsier
Location in Switzerland
Corsier
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.74 km2 (1.06 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,295 | |
| • Density | 837.6/km2 (2,169/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1246
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| Surrounded by | Anières, Collonge-Bellerive, Gy, Meinier, Mies (VD), Veigy-Foncenex (FR-74), Versoix | |
Corsier is a municipality, which is like a small town, located in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It sits on the left side of Lake Geneva, a beautiful lake in Europe.
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History of Corsier
Corsier was first mentioned in old records in the year 1297. Back then, it was called Corsiacum.
For a while, between 1816 and 1858, Corsier and a nearby town called Anières were actually one single municipality.
Where is Corsier? (Geography)
Corsier covers an area of about 2.74 square kilometers (which is about 1.06 square miles).
A big part of this area, about 57.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover a small part, around 2.9%.
Most of the land, about 40.1%, has buildings or roads on it. A tiny bit, 1.1%, is rivers or lakes.
The municipality is located right on the left bank of Lake Geneva.
People of Corsier (Demographics)
Corsier has a population of about 2,200 people.
As of 2008, about 29.1% of the people living in Corsier were from other countries.
Most people in Corsier (around 80.9%) speak French. English is the second most common language (6.3%), followed by German (4.4%).
In 2008, the population was split evenly, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
The age groups in Corsier are:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up 27.8% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) make up 61.2%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 11.1%.
Many people in Corsier live in single-family homes. In 2000, about 75.6% of the buildings were single-family homes.
The number of people living in Corsier has changed over time, as you can see in the chart below:
Important Historical Sites
A very old settlement by the lake at a place called Port is a special historical site. It's listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
This settlement is also part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps. This is a group of ancient villages built on stilts over water, and it's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Corsier was 4.5%. This means a small percentage of people looking for work couldn't find a job.
Many people in Corsier work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 53 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 38 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, education, and healthcare. About 183 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Corsier travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 697 people commuted away from Corsier for their jobs.
Most people (68.4%) use a private car to get to work. About 17.8% use public transportation.
Religion in Corsier
Based on the 2000 census, here's a look at the religious groups in Corsier:
- About 42.2% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- About 22.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups included Orthodox Christians, other Christian churches, Jewish people, and Muslims.
- Some people identified as Buddhist or Hindu.
- About 19.62% of the population said they didn't belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Corsier
Education is important in Corsier. About 28.5% of the adults have finished high school. Also, 27.6% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009–2010 school year, there were 390 students in the Corsier school system.
The Canton of Geneva's education system has a few steps:
- Young children can attend two years of non-required Kindergarten.
- Students then go to six years of primary school.
- After primary school, there are three years of required lower secondary school.
- Then, students can choose to go to three to five years of optional, advanced schools.
In Corsier, there were 42 students in kindergarten or primary school. There were also 42 students in lower secondary school.
Many students from Corsier also attend private schools or schools in other municipalities.
See also
In Spanish: Corsier para niños
