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Essertes
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 Essertes
Location in Switzerland
Essertes
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 737 m (2,418 ft) | |
| Population
(2004)
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| • Total | 261 | |
| • Density | 157.2/km2 (407.2/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Coucous | |
| Postal code |
1078
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| Surrounded by | Auboranges (FR), Vuibroye, Châtillens, Forel (Lavaux), Servion | |
Essertes was a small town, or municipality, located in the Vaud area of Switzerland. It was part of the Lavaux-Oron region. On January 1, 2022, Essertes joined with another town called Oron. This means Essertes is now part of the larger Oron municipality.
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Essertes Through Time
Early Mentions of Essertes
Essertes has a long history! The first time it was written about was in the year 1154. Back then, it was called terram de Sartis. Later, in 1271, it was mentioned as de Essertes, which is closer to its modern name.
Where is Essertes?
Essertes' Location and Size
Essertes covers an area of about 1.7 square kilometers (0.65 square miles). A large part of this land, about 74.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 17% of the area. The remaining 9.1% is where buildings and roads are located.
Land Use in Essertes
About 4.8% of the town's area is covered by houses and other buildings. Roads and other ways to get around make up 4.2%. In the forested areas, 10.9% is dense forest, and 6.1% has orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, 58.2% of the land grows crops. Another 13.9% is used for pastures where animals graze. A small part, 2.4%, is for orchards or vineyards.
Essertes' Place in the Region
Essertes used to be part of the Oron District. This district was changed on August 31, 2006. After that, Essertes became part of the new Lavaux-Oron district. The town is in the Jorat region, right next to the Canton of Fribourg. Essertes itself is a linear village, meaning it stretches out along the Vevey-Moudon road. It also includes two smaller areas called Bretonnaire and Les Clos.
Essertes' Coat of Arms
Understanding the Essertes Emblem
A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. The coat of arms for Essertes has a red background. On it, you can see a golden tree stump with a cuckoo bird sitting on it. This design is called Gules, on a Stump eradicated Or a Cuckoo proper.
Who Lives in Essertes?
Population and Languages
Essertes has a population of about 261 people. In 2008, about 15.6% of the people living there were foreign nationals. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by about 10.1%. Most of this growth came from new births and people moving into the area.
Most people in Essertes speak French, about 92.7% of the population. German is the second most common language, spoken by 3.1% of residents. A smaller group, 1.5%, speaks Italian.
Age Groups in Essertes
In 2009, the population of Essertes included many young people. About 11% were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Another 11.7% were teenagers between 10 and 19 years old. Adults aged 20 to 59 made up a large part of the population. About 11.7% of the people were seniors aged 60 to 69.
Households in Essertes
In 2000, there were 103 private households in Essertes. On average, there were 2.5 people living in each home. About 31.7% of households had only one person. There were also 25 married couples without children and 38 married couples with children.
How People Work in Essertes
Jobs and Businesses
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Essertes was low, at 2.2%. In 2008, 21 people worked in the primary economic sector, which includes farming. There were 8 businesses in this sector.
The secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction, employed 11 people. There were 3 businesses in this sector. The tertiary sector, which includes services, had 9 people working in 2 businesses. Overall, 158 residents of Essertes had jobs. About 43.7% of these workers were women.
Types of Jobs in Essertes
In 2008, there were 32 full-time equivalent jobs in Essertes. Fifteen of these jobs were in agriculture. Ten jobs were in the secondary sector, with 3 in manufacturing and 7 in construction. The tertiary sector had 7 jobs. In this sector, 4 jobs were in hotels or restaurants, and 3 were in education.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, 37 workers came into Essertes for their jobs. However, 122 workers from Essertes traveled outside the town for work. This means more people left Essertes for work than came in. About 8.9% of working people used public transportation, while 70.3% used a private car to get to work.
Beliefs in Essertes
Religious Groups
Based on the 2000 census, about 24.7% of the population in Essertes were Roman Catholic. A larger group, 56.4%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people, about 1.16%, were members of an Orthodox church. There were also 20 people, about 7.72%, who belonged to other Christian churches. About 1.16% of the population was Islamic. Finally, about 11.58% of the people did not belong to any church.
Learning in Essertes
Education Levels
In Essertes, about 40.9% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is education after middle school that is not required. Also, 17.8% of the population has completed higher education, like attending a university.
School System in Essertes
During the 2009/2010 school year, there were 34 students in the Essertes school district. In the Vaud area, children can attend two years of non-required pre-school. The canton's primary school program lasts for four years. There were 16 students in the primary school program in Essertes. The required lower secondary school program lasts for six years, and 18 students were in these schools.
In 2000, 21 students came to Essertes schools from other towns. At the same time, 26 students from Essertes went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Essertes para niños
