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Essert-Pittet
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 Essert-Pittet
Location in Switzerland
Essert-Pittet
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.76 km2 (1.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 164 | |
| • Density | 59.42/km2 (153.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1435
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| Surrounded by | Chavornay, Épendes, Orbe, Suchy | |
Essert-Pittet (French pronunciation: [ɛsɛʁ pitɛ]) is a small village in Switzerland. It used to be its own town, called a municipality, in the Vaud area. But in 2017, Essert-Pittet joined with another town called Chavornay. So now, it's part of Chavornay. It's located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
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A Look Back: Essert-Pittet's History
Essert-Pittet has a long history! It was first mentioned way back in the year 1100. Back then, it was called Exertus. Later, in 1453, people knew it as Essers. The name Essert-Pittet became common before 1764.
Exploring Essert-Pittet's Geography
Essert-Pittet covers an area of about 2.8 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). Most of this land, about 81.9%, is used for farming. This means farmers grow crops or raise animals there.
About 6.2% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining land, around 11.2%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.7%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
The village used to be part of the Yverdon District. But that district was changed in 2006. Essert-Pittet then became part of the new Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Essert-Pittet's coat of arms is red (Gules). It shows three silver (Argent) acorns. Two acorns are at the top, and one is below them.
Who Lives in Essert-Pittet? (Demographics)
In 2015, Essert-Pittet had a population of 164 people. About 20.3% of the people living there in 2008 were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the number of people living in Essert-Pittet grew by 11.9%.
Most people in Essert-Pittet speak French. In 2000, about 86.4% of the population spoke French as their main language. A smaller number spoke German (4.8%) or English (3.2%).
Age Groups in the Village
In 2009, the population of Essert-Pittet included:
- 12.9% were young children (0-9 years old).
- 7.6% were teenagers (10-19 years old).
- Many adults were between 20 and 49 years old.
- About 13.6% were older adults (60-69 years old).
- 9.1% were between 70 and 79 years old.
- A few people were 80 years or older.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 59 households in Essert-Pittet. A household is a group of people living together in one home. On average, there were 2.1 people per home. About 32.2% of homes had only one person living there.
Most of the buildings in Essert-Pittet are single-family homes. In 2000, 65.8% of the inhabited buildings were single-family homes.
The chart below shows how the population of Essert-Pittet has changed over many years:
Essert-Pittet's Economy: How People Work
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Essert-Pittet was 5.3%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, people in Essert-Pittet worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: 9 people worked in farming. This sector deals with getting raw materials from nature.
- Secondary Sector: 4 people worked in this sector, which includes making things or construction.
- Tertiary Sector: 11 people worked in this sector, which includes services like shops, hotels, or education.
Overall, 74 people in the village had jobs. About 41.9% of these workers were women. Many people who lived in Essert-Pittet traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 56 people left the village to work, while only 7 came into the village for work.
Religion in Essert-Pittet
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Essert-Pittet belonged to a Christian church.
- 14.4% were Roman Catholic.
- 59.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 12.8% belonged to other Christian churches.
- Some people (17.6%) did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
Many adults in Essert-Pittet have completed a good amount of schooling. About 42.4% have finished high school (called upper secondary education). Also, 12.0% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
Schools in the Village
In the 2009/2010 school year, 12 students attended school in Essert-Pittet.
- The local primary school had 8 students. Primary school usually lasts for four years.
- The lower secondary school had 4 students. This program usually lasts for six years.
Some students from Essert-Pittet went to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns came to school in Essert-Pittet.
See also
In Spanish: Essert-Pittet para niños
