Écoteaux facts for kids
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Écoteaux
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 Écoteaux
Location in Switzerland
Écoteaux
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 766 m (2,513 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 356 | |
| • Density | 100.28/km2 (259.7/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Escotaliens Les Crapauds |
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| Postal code |
1612
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| Surrounded by | Bussigny-sur-Oron, Maracon, Remaufens (FR), Attalens (FR), Bossonnens (FR), Palézieux, Chesalles-sur-Oron | |
Écoteaux was once a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Lavaux-Oron area of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. On January 1, 2012, Écoteaux joined with several other nearby towns like Bussigny-sur-Oron, Châtillens, and Palézieux to form a new, larger municipality called Oron.
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History of Écoteaux
Écoteaux is quite old! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1134. Back then, its name was spelled Escotaux.
Where is Écoteaux?
Écoteaux covers an area of about 3.6 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). Imagine a square about 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) on each side – that's roughly the size!
Most of the land, about 77%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 15% of the area. The remaining 7% has buildings and roads.
Écoteaux is located near the border of the Canton of Fribourg. It sits in the lower hills of the Alps. Two rivers, the Mionne to the north and the Broye to the south, are close by. The area includes the main village of Écoteaux and several smaller groups of houses called hamlets.
What Does the Coat of Arms Look Like?
The official coat of arms for Écoteaux is quite striking. It shows a red lion standing on a green double-hill, all on a golden background. This design is described as Or, on a double-hill Vert a Lion rampant Gules.
People of Écoteaux
In 2010, Écoteaux had a population of 356 people. A small part of the population, about 7.4%, were people from other countries. Over the past ten years (1999–2009), the number of people living here grew by about 3.3%.
Most people in Écoteaux speak French, which is about 92.7% of the population. The next most common language is German, spoken by about 4.8% of residents. A small number of people also speak Portuguese or Italian.
The age groups in Écoteaux in 2009 were:
- About 12.8% were children aged 0-9 years old.
- About 13.7% were teenagers aged 10-19.
- Adults aged 20-59 made up about 48.1% of the population.
- Senior citizens (60 and older) made up about 25.3% of the population.
Most homes in Écoteaux are owned by the people who live in them. In 2000, about 63% of households owned their homes. The average household had about 2.4 people.
Working in Écoteaux
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Écoteaux was 3.1%. This means only a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Many people in Écoteaux work in different areas:
- Farming: In 2008, about 24 people worked in farming, which is the primary economic sector. There were 12 businesses related to farming.
- Manufacturing and Construction: About 10 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes making things and building. There were 4 businesses in this area.
- Services: About 7 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like sales, restaurants, and education. There were 3 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Écoteaux travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 117 residents worked outside the municipality, while only 9 people came into Écoteaux for work. Most people (58.1%) used a private car to get to work, while 18% used public transportation.
Religion in Écoteaux
Based on a 2000 survey, about 55.3% of the people in Écoteaux belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a type of Protestant church). About 24.8% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. About 14.8% of the population did not belong to any church, meaning they were agnostic or atheist.
Learning and Schools
Education is important in Écoteaux. In 2000, about 40.5% of the population had finished high school (called upper secondary education in Switzerland). Also, about 16.9% had gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college (a Fachhochschule).
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 41 students in the Écoteaux school district.
- Children attend four years of primary school. In Écoteaux, there were 21 students in primary school.
- After primary school, students go to a lower secondary school program for six years. There were 20 students in these schools.
Some students from Écoteaux (33 of them in 2000) went to schools in other towns, and 15 students from other towns came to school in Écoteaux.
See also
In Spanish: Ecoteaux para niños
