Dompierre, Vaud facts for kids
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Dompierre
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 Dompierre
Location in Switzerland
Dompierre
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.21 km2 (1.24 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 713 m (2,339 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 245 | |
| • Density | 76.32/km2 (197.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1682
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| Surrounded by | Curtilles, Lovatens, Prévonloup, Romont (FR), Seigneux, Villars-Bramard | |
Dompierre is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Broye-Vully area of the Canton of Vaud.
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Discovering Dompierre's Past
Dompierre was first written about in the year 1228. Back then, its name was spelled Donperro.
Exploring Dompierre's Geography
Dompierre covers an area of about 3.21 square kilometers (1.24 square miles). A large part of this land, about 73%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 21% of the area. The remaining 5.6% has buildings and roads.
The town sits on a flat area above the Broye valley. It is right on the border with the Canton of Fribourg. Dompierre includes the main village and a smaller area called Granges. Before 2006, Dompierre was part of the Moudon District. Now, it is part of the newer Broye-Vully district.
Understanding Dompierre's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Dompierre shows a black lion standing on its hind legs. The lion has a red tongue and golden claws. The background of the shield is gold.
Dompierre's Population and People
Dompierre has a population of about 250 people. A small part of the population, about 5%, are people from other countries.
Languages Spoken in Dompierre
Most people in Dompierre speak French, which is about 93.5% of the population. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 4.5% of the people. A small number of people also speak Spanish or Italian.
Where Dompierre Residents Were Born
About 41.5% of the people living in Dompierre were born there. Another 32.9% were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 19% were born in other parts of Switzerland, and 5.7% were born outside of Switzerland.
How Dompierre's Population Has Changed
Between 1999 and 2009, the population of Dompierre slightly decreased. This was mainly because more people moved away or passed away than were born or moved in.
Age Groups in Dompierre
In Dompierre, about 8.3% of the population are children aged 0-9. Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 15%. Adults aged 20-59 make up about 52% of the population. Older adults (60 and above) make up about 24.5%.
Households in Dompierre
There are about 91 private homes in Dompierre. On average, each home has 2.7 people. About a quarter of the homes have only one person living in them. Many homes are families with children or married couples without children.
The historical population is shown in the chart below:
Dompierre's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Dompierre was low, at 2.1%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Main Job Sectors
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 36 people work in this area, with 14 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs like construction or manufacturing. About 12 people work in this area, with 2 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops or offices. About 7 people work in this area, with 4 businesses.
Most people who live in Dompierre travel to other towns for work. About 56.5% of workers use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Dompierre
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Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Dompierre, about 70%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 16% are Roman Catholic. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or do not follow any religion.
Education in Dompierre
Many adults in Dompierre have completed their education. About 34.6% have finished high school, and almost 10% have gone on to college or university.
Local Schools
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 34 students in the Dompierre school district.
- Pre-school: The local area provides two years of optional pre-school.
- Primary School: Students attend primary school for four years. There were 14 students in the primary school program.
- Lower Secondary School: This program lasts for six years. There were 19 students in these schools.
Some students from Dompierre travel to other towns for school. Also, some students from other towns come to Dompierre for their education.
See also
In Spanish: Dompierre (Vaud) para niños
