Duillier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Duillier
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Flowers and buildings in Duillier village
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 Duillier
Location in Switzerland
Duillier
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.11 km2 (1.59 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,131 | |
| • Density | 275.2/km2 (712.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1266
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| Surrounded by | Coinsins, Genolier, Givrins, Nyon, Prangins, Trélex | |
Duillier is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Nyon district of the Vaud canton in Switzerland. It's a charming place with a long history and beautiful surroundings.
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Duillier's Past: A Quick Look
Duillier is quite old! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1145. Back then, it was called Duelliei.
Where is Duillier?
Duillier covers an area of about 4.1 square kilometers (which is about 1.6 square miles). A big part of this land, about 75%, is used for farming. Forests cover nearly 8% of the area. The rest, about 16%, has buildings and roads.
- Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings.
- A small part is used for roads and transportation.
- The forested areas include thick woods and smaller groups of trees.
- On the farms, people grow crops, have pastures for animals, and grow fruits or grapes for wine.
Duillier is located along the road that connects Nyon and Arzier. It used to be part of the old Nyon District until 2006, when it became part of the new Nyon district.
Duillier's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Duillier's coat of arms is divided into two halves: one red and one silver. It has a black stripe going across it diagonally. There are also two round shapes, one on each side, that change color depending on the background.
Who Lives in Duillier?
Duillier has a population of about 1,045 people. About 22.8% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Duillier has grown by about 19%. This growth is due to people moving in and more births than deaths.
Most people in Duillier speak French, which is about 78.7% of the population. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 9.7% of residents. About 7% of the people speak English.
Let's look at the age groups in Duillier:
- About 13% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Another 13.9% are teenagers between 10 and 19 years old.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 make up about 56% of the population.
- Seniors, aged 60 and older, make up about 17% of the population.
In 2000, there were 371 homes in Duillier, with about 2.4 people living in each home on average. Many homes were single-family houses.
Here's how Duillier's population has changed over time:
Important Buildings in Duillier
Some buildings in Duillier are so important that they are listed as national heritage sites. These include the beautiful Duillier Castle and the old tithe barn. A tithe barn was historically used to store a portion of crops given as tax.
What People Do for Work
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Duillier was 4.2%. Many people in Duillier have jobs in different areas:
- Primary Sector: About 29 people work in farming, which is the primary sector. There are about 8 businesses related to farming.
- Secondary Sector: About 58 people work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There are 12 businesses in this area.
- Tertiary Sector: The largest group, 253 people, work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and many professional services like scientists. There are 32 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Duillier travel to other towns for work. About 14% of workers use public transportation, while most (71%) use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Duillier
Based on a 2000 survey, here's a look at the different religions in Duillier:
- About 31.5% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- About 40.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups included members of the Orthodox church, the Christian Catholic Church, and other Christian churches.
- Some people were Jewish or Islamic.
- A small number were Hindu.
- About 20.75% of the population said they didn't belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Learning and Schools
Education is important in Duillier. Many adults have completed higher education, either at a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 152 students in Duillier's school district.
- Children can attend two years of non-required pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years.
- Lower secondary school, which is required, lasts for six years.
See also
In Spanish: Duillier para niños
