Dully facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dully
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 Dully
Location in Switzerland
Dully
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 624 | |
| • Density | 378.2/km2 (979/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Perchettes | |
| Postal code |
1195
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| Surrounded by | Bursins, Bursinel, Gland, Luins | |
Dully is a small and charming town in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Vaud, within the Nyon area. Dully is known for its beautiful views and peaceful atmosphere.
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A Look Back in Time
Dully has a long history! It was first written about in the year 1238. Back then, it was called Delui.
Where Dully Is Located
Dully is a small place, covering about 1.7 square kilometers (that's about 0.65 square miles). A big part of Dully, more than half (53%), is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and vineyards.
About 15% of the land is covered by forests. The rest, nearly 29%, has buildings and roads. This includes homes and transportation routes.
Dully sits on hills just north of Lake Geneva. It has two main parts: the village of Dully in the west and a smaller settlement called Saint-Bonnet in the east. A "hamlet" is a very small village.
Dully's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the town. Dully's coat of arms is black with many small gold rectangles. It also shows a golden lion standing on its back legs, wearing a crown, and with a red tongue.
Who Lives in Dully?
Dully has a population of about 5855 people. As of 2008, about 38.8% of the people living here were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the number of people in Dully grew by almost 30%.
Most people in Dully speak French (about 66%). The next most common language is English (about 15.5%), followed by German (about 10.4%). A few people also speak Italian.
Here's a look at the age groups in Dully (as of 2009):
- About 14% are children aged 0-9 years old.
- About 13% are teenagers aged 10-19 years old.
- The rest are adults, with people in their 40s being the largest adult group.
Many people in Dully are married. In 2000, there were 161 households, with about 2.5 people living in each home on average.
The number of people living in Dully has changed over time. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below:
Important Buildings and Sites
Dully Castle is a very important building in Switzerland. It is listed as a heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special place that is protected because of its history and importance.
How People Make a Living
In Dully, people work in different types of jobs. These jobs are often grouped into three main sectors:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 20 people worked in agriculture in Dully.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. About 6 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This is the biggest sector and includes jobs that provide services. For example, people work in shops, restaurants, education, or healthcare. About 39 people worked in service jobs.
Many people who live in Dully travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 161 people left Dully to work elsewhere, while only 31 people came into Dully for their jobs. Most people (about 71%) use a private car to get to work, while about 10% use public transportation.
Religious Beliefs
Based on a 2000 survey, here's a look at the religious groups in Dully:
- About 30.7% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- About 36.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or were Islamic or Jewish.
- About 19.3% of the people said they didn't belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Learning and Schools
Education is important in Dully. Many adults have completed higher education, like going to university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 50 students in Dully's schools.
- Children attend primary school for four years. In Dully, there were 31 students in primary school.
- After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 19 students in these schools.
Some students from Dully go to schools in other towns. Also, a few students from other towns come to Dully for school.
See also
In Spanish: Dully para niños
