Éclagnens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Éclagnens
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Éclagnens village administration building
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 Éclagnens
Location in Switzerland
Éclagnens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 593 m (1,946 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 113 | |
| • Density | 52.8/km2 (136.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1376
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| Surrounded by | Goumoens-la-Ville, Goumoens-le-Jux, Oulens-sous-Échallens, Saint-Barthélemy | |
Éclagnens was a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Gros-de-Vaud District in the canton of Switzerland. It was a part of Switzerland until July 1, 2011.
On that date, Éclagnens joined with two other nearby towns, Goumoens-la-Ville and Goumoens-le-Jux. Together, they formed a brand new, larger town called Goumoëns.
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History of Éclagnens
Éclagnens has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1265. Back then, it was called de Clanens.
Geography of Éclagnens
Éclagnens covers an area of about 2.14 square kilometers (which is about 0.83 square miles). Think of it like a small park or a few hundred football fields!
How the Land is Used
Most of the land in Éclagnens is used for farming. About 78% of the area is farmland, where crops are grown or animals graze. Forests cover about 14.5% of the land, providing green spaces. The remaining 5.6% is where buildings and roads are located.
Location and Districts
Éclagnens is located right in the middle of the Gros-de-Vaud region. Before 2006, it was part of the Échallens District. But then, the districts were reorganized, and Éclagnens became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud District.
Éclagnens Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Éclagnens is quite interesting. It is red with a gold border. In the center, it shows two golden fish-like shapes that are facing away from each other. This design is a special symbol for the town.
People of Éclagnens
In 2009, Éclagnens had a population of 113 people. Over the ten years before that (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living there grew quite a bit, by over 80%! Most of this growth was because new people moved into the town.
Languages Spoken
Almost everyone in Éclagnens speaks French. This is the main language used by the people living there.
Age Groups
In 2009, the population of Éclagnens included:
- About 20% were children under 10 years old.
- Around 5% were teenagers between 10 and 19.
- About 27% were adults in their 30s.
- About 13% were in their 40s.
- About 10% were in their 50s.
- Around 16% were seniors aged 60 and older.
Households and Homes
In 2000, there were 29 households in Éclagnens, with about 2.5 people living in each home on average. Many homes (almost 60%) were owned by the people living in them, meaning they didn't pay rent.
Most of the buildings in Éclagnens were single-family homes. Some were older, built before 1919, while a few were newer.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Éclagnens has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Éclagnens was 3.5%, which means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
- Most jobs were in the primary economic sector, which means farming. There were 14 people working in agriculture.
- A few people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like services or professional roles.
- There were no jobs in the secondary sector (like manufacturing or construction) within the town itself.
Commuting to Work
Many people who lived in Éclagnens traveled outside the town for their jobs. In 2000, about 74% of working residents used a private car to get to work. A small number used public transportation.
Religion
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Éclagnens belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (about 67.5%). A smaller number were Roman Catholic (about 10.8%). Some people did not belong to any church.
Education
Éclagnens has a good education system. In 2000, about 29% of the adults had finished high school. About 13% had gone on to get a higher education from a university or a specialized college.
School System
In the 2009/2010 school year, Éclagnens had 17 students in its school district.
- Younger children attend a four-year primary school program.
- Older students go to a six-year lower secondary school.
- Some students also chose to be home-schooled or attend other types of schools.
Many students from Éclagnens also attended schools in other towns nearby.
Images for kids
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Main street in Éclagnens
