Curtilles facts for kids
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Curtilles
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 Curtilles
Location in Switzerland
Curtilles
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.96 km2 (1.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 516 m (1,693 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 300 | |
| • Density | 60/km2 (157/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1521
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| Surrounded by | Chesalles-sur-Moudon, Dompierre, Lovatens, Lucens, Moudon, Sarzens, Seigneux | |
Curtilles is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Broye-Vully area. It is part of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
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History of Curtilles
Curtilles has a long history. It was first mentioned in old writings between the years 852 and 875. Back then, it was known by the name Curtilia.
Geography of Curtilles
Curtilles covers an area of about 4.95 square kilometers (about 1.9 square miles). A large part of this land, about 78%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 15.6% of the area.
About 6.3% of Curtilles is built up with buildings and roads. A small amount, 0.6%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest, about 0.2%, is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Curtilles used to be part of the Moudon District. However, in 2006, it became part of the new Broye-Vully district. The municipality includes the main village of Curtilles and several smaller settlements called hamlets.
Curtilles Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. The coat of arms for Curtilles has a blue background. On it, you can see three silver rakes with gold handles. These rakes are placed with two at the top and one below them.
People of Curtilles (Demographics)
Curtilles is a small community. As of the latest information, it has a population of around 282 people. About 8.1% of the people living in Curtilles are from other countries.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Curtilles speak French. About 94.2% of the population uses French as their main language. Some people also speak German (4.3%) and Portuguese (0.7%). A very small number of people speak Italian.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 35% of the people living in Curtilles were born there. Another 39% were born in the same canton, which is Vaud. About 13% were born in other parts of Switzerland. The remaining 10.5% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Curtilles
The population of Curtilles includes people of all ages.
- Children aged 0-9 make up about 12.5% of the population.
- Teenagers aged 10-19 make up about 14.8%.
- Young adults aged 20-29 are about 8.5%.
- Adults aged 30-59 make up a larger group, around 41.3%.
- Seniors aged 60 and older make up about 23% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 110 private homes in Curtilles. On average, about 2.4 people lived in each home. About 28% of homes had only one person living in them. There were also homes with married couples, with or without children, and some single-parent homes.
Most of the buildings in Curtilles are single-family homes. Many of these older homes were built before 1919.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Curtilles has changed throughout history:
Important Heritage Sites
A heritage site is a place or building that is very important to a country's history or culture. Curtilles Castle is one such place. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national importance.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Curtilles was 3.5%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work did not have a job.
Types of Jobs
Most jobs in Curtilles are in the primary economic sector. This means jobs related to farming. In 2008, 36 people worked in agriculture.
Some people also work in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like construction. About 11 people worked in this area.
The tertiary sector includes jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, or offices. About 14 people worked in these types of jobs.
Many people who live in Curtilles travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 79 people left Curtilles to work elsewhere, while only 10 people came into Curtilles for work. Most people (54%) used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Curtilles
Based on information from 2000, most people in Curtilles are Christian. About 68.2% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 15.2% are Roman Catholic. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches.
There were also a few people who followed other religions, like Jewish or Islamic faiths. Some people identified as Buddhist. About 10.8% of the population did not belong to any church or religion.
Education in Curtilles
Education is important in Curtilles. About 33.6% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is schooling after primary school. About 11.9% have gone on to higher education, like university.
Local Schools
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 44 students in the Curtilles school district.
- The canton of Vaud offers two years of optional pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years, and 22 students were in this program.
- Lower secondary school lasts for six years, and 20 students were in these schools.
- A few students were also homeschooled or attended other types of schools.
In 2000, 50 students from Curtilles went to schools outside of the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Curtilles para niños
