Crassier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crassier
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 Crassier
Location in Switzerland
Crassier
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.03 km2 (0.78 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,172 | |
| • Density | 577.3/km2 (1,495/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1263
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| Surrounded by | Arnex-sur-Nyon, Bogis-Bossey, Borex, Céligny (GE), Chéserex, Crans-près-Céligny, Divonne-les-Bains (FR-01), La Rippe | |
Crassier is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Nyon district within the canton of Vaud. Crassier is a lovely place to live, close to the French border.
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History of Crassier
Crassier was first mentioned in official records way back in 1123. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name, de Craceio. This shows that the town has a long and interesting past.
Geography of Crassier
Crassier covers an area of about 2 square kilometers (0.77 sq mi). This is roughly the size of 200 football fields! A large part of the land, about 68.5%, is used for farming. This means you'll see many fields and crops around.
About 10.8% of Crassier is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 21.2%, is where buildings and roads are located. This includes homes, businesses, and the paths people use to get around.
Crassier used to be part of the old Nyon District. However, in 2006, it became part of the new Nyon district. The town is also very close to the border with France. It sits right on the road that connects Nyon to Divonne.
What is the Crassier Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Crassier has its own unique coat of arms. It is described as Gules, a Bar wavy Argent, overall two Keys saltirewise Or, in base a Coupeaux of the last.
This means it has a red background (Gules). There's a wavy silver stripe (Bar wavy Argent) across it. On top of that, there are two golden keys crossed over each other (Keys saltirewise Or). At the very bottom, there are some golden hills (Coupeaux of the last).
Population and People in Crassier
Crassier has a population of 1,172 people. About 27.2% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown quite a lot, by over 50%! Most of this growth is because people have moved to Crassier.
Most people in Crassier speak French, about 77.9% of the population. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 7.4% of residents. About 7.0% of the people speak English. There are also some people who speak Italian.
The town has a good mix of ages. About 16.4% of the population are children aged 0-9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10-19, make up about 14.0%. Many adults live here too, with a good number of people in their 30s and 40s. There are also older adults, including those over 90 years old.
Most households in Crassier have about 2.5 people living in them. Many families live here, with married couples and children. There are also some single-person households.
Economy and Jobs in Crassier
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Crassier was 3.2%. This means most people who wanted a job had one. Many people in Crassier work in different areas.
About 26 people work in the primary economic sector. This mainly involves farming. There are about 5 businesses related to this.
The secondary sector employs 103 people. This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. There are 10 businesses in this sector.
The largest number of people, 146, work in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education. There are 30 businesses in this area.
Many people who live in Crassier travel to other towns for work. About 17.9% of the people who work in Crassier come from outside Switzerland. Most people, about 76.4%, use a private car to get to work. About 9.5% use public transportation.
Religion in Crassier
Crassier has a mix of different religions. In 2000, about 34.1% of the people were Roman Catholic. Another 34.9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. About 19.12% of the population said they did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Crassier
Education is important in Crassier. Many adults have completed higher education. About 34.7% of the population has finished upper secondary education. Also, 21.5% have gone on to complete university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 172 students in the Crassier school district. The canton of Vaud provides two years of optional pre-school. The primary school program lasts for four years, and there were 94 students in Crassier's primary schools. The middle school program lasts for six years, with 78 students attending.
Some students from Crassier also attend schools in other towns.
Famous People from Crassier
One notable person connected to Crassier is Suzanne Curchod. She was the daughter of the local pastor. Suzanne later became known as Madame Necker. Her husband was a very rich banker.
Suzanne Necker was famous for her "salon" in Paris before the French Revolution. A salon was a gathering where important and smart people would meet to talk about ideas. Many famous thinkers and writers visited her salon. These included people like Jean-François Marmontel, Jean-François de La Harpe, and even the creators of the famous French Encyclopédie, Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert.
Images for kids
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The official coat of arms for Crassier.
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A view of the train station in Crassier.
See also
In Spanish: Crassier para niños
