Cugy, Vaud facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cugy
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Cugy village
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 Cugy
Location in Switzerland
Cugy
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
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| • Total | 2.91 km2 (1.12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 710 m (2,330 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,762 | |
| • Density | 949.1/km2 (2,458/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1053
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| Surrounded by | Bretigny-sur-Morrens, Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Lausanne, Morrens | |
Cugy is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gros-de-Vaud area of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It's a peaceful place known for its natural surroundings.
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A Look Back: Cugy's History
Cugy has a long history! It was first mentioned in old writings way back around the years 968-85. Back then, it was called in villa Cuzziaco. Later, in 1147, its name changed slightly to Cusi.
Cugy's Location and Land
Cugy covers an area of about 2.9 square kilometers (about 1.1 square miles). A big part of this land, about 36.6%, is used for farming. Another large portion, about 36.9%, is covered by forests. The remaining 26.6% of the land has buildings and roads.
Most of the forest area is made up of thick, natural woods. The farmland is used for growing crops and for pastures where animals graze.
Cugy is located near the beautiful forests that are part of the Jorat mountain range. This makes it a great place for nature lovers!
Cugy's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Cugy's coat of arms has a red background with two wavy silver lines. At the top, on a silver section, there is a red eagle with its wings spread out. This design represents the town.
Who Lives in Cugy? (Demographics)
Cugy is home to about 2,115 people. About 18.2% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Cugy has grown by about 17%. This growth is partly because more people have moved to Cugy than have moved away.
Most people in Cugy speak French, which is the main language. Some people also speak German, and a smaller number speak Portuguese or Italian.
Many people who live in Cugy were born in the same canton (region) of Vaud. Others were born in different parts of Switzerland or in other countries.
The population of Cugy is made up of people of all ages. About 11.5% are young children (0-9 years old), and 13.5% are teenagers (10-19 years old). The largest group is adults between 20 and 59 years old. About 11.8% of the population are seniors (60-69 years old), with smaller numbers of older seniors.
In Cugy, there are about 794 homes, and on average, about 2.4 people live in each home. Some homes have only one person, while others are families with children.
The number of people living in Cugy has changed a lot over the years, as you can see in the chart below:
How Cugy Works (Economy)
Cugy has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. The town's economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. A small number of people work in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things or building. Many people work in manufacturing (making products) and construction (building homes and other structures).
- Tertiary Sector: This is the largest part of Cugy's economy. It includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, finance, healthcare, and education.
Many people who live in Cugy travel to other towns for work. Also, some people travel into Cugy from other places to work here. Most people use private cars to get to work, but some also use public transportation.
Beliefs and Religions
In Cugy, many people follow different religions. The largest groups are Swiss Reformed Christians and Roman Catholics. There are also people who belong to other Christian churches, or who are Muslim or Buddhist. A good number of people in Cugy do not belong to any church.
Learning in Cugy (Education)
Education is important in Cugy. Many adults have finished high school, and a good number have gone on to higher education at a university or a specialized college.
The school system in Cugy offers different levels of education:
- Pre-school: Children can attend two years of pre-school before primary school.
- Primary School: Students attend primary school for four years.
- Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years.
Some students who live in Cugy go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school in Cugy.
See also
In Spanish: Cugy (Vaud) para niños
