Essertines-sur-Yverdon facts for kids
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Essertines-sur-Yverdon
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Current town hall of Essertines-sur-Yverdon
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 Essertines-sur-Yverdon
Location in Switzerland
Essertines-sur-Yverdon
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.75 km2 (3.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,037 | |
| • Density | 106.36/km2 (275.47/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1417
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| Surrounded by | Belmont-sur-Yverdon, Corcelles-sur-Chavornay, Gressy, Orzens, Pailly, Suchy, Ursins, Valeyres-sous-Ursins, Vuarrens | |
Essertines-sur-Yverdon is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Vaud canton of Switzerland. Its name means "Essertines on Yverdon." It is part of the Gros-de-Vaud area.
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History of Essertines-sur-Yverdon
Essertines-sur-Yverdon was first mentioned in old records way back in 1180. Back then, it was simply known as Essertines.
Geography of Essertines-sur-Yverdon
Essertines-sur-Yverdon covers an area of about 9.75 square kilometers (about 3.76 square miles). A large part of this land, about 68%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 25.5% of the area. The rest of the land, about 5.9%, has buildings and roads. There's also a tiny bit of water, like rivers, and some unproductive land.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings. Roads and paths make up the rest. The forests are mostly dense woods, with some smaller groups of trees. For farming, most of the land is used for growing crops. Some parts are pastures for animals, and a small amount has orchards or vineyards. All the water in the town is from flowing rivers or streams.
Before 2006, Essertines-sur-Yverdon was part of a different district called Echallens. But then it became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud district.
The town is located on the right side of the Buron river. It includes the main village of Essertines-sur-Yverdon. It also has smaller villages, called hamlets, like Epautheyres, Nonfoux, and La Robellaz. Epautheyres is found along the road that goes from Lausanne to Yverdon-les-Bains.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Essertines-sur-Yverdon has a special design. It is split down the middle. One side is silver, and the other side is red. On this background, there are two tree stumps with roots, crossed over each other. The colors of the stumps are swapped: the part on the silver background is red, and the part on the red background is silver.
Population of Essertines-sur-Yverdon
Essertines-sur-Yverdon has a population of about 850 people. About 9% of the people living here are foreign nationals. Over the last ten years, the population has grown quite a bit, by about 26.3%. Most of this growth is because people have moved here.
Most people in Essertines-sur-Yverdon speak French, which is about 94.4% of the population. The next most common language is German, spoken by about 4.1% of residents. A small number of people also speak English or Italian.
Many people living in Essertines-sur-Yverdon were born either in the town itself or in the same canton (region) of Vaud. About 18% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and about 8% were born outside of Switzerland.
The town has a good mix of ages. About 14.7% of the population are children under 10 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 13.2%. Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a large part of the population. There are also many older adults and seniors living in the town.
There are about 247 households in Essertines-sur-Yverdon. On average, there are about 2.6 people living in each home. Some homes have only one person, while others have five or more people. Many households are married couples, some with children and some without. There are also single parents with children.
Many of the buildings in the town are single-family homes. Some are older, built before 1919, while others are newer. There are also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
The chart below shows how the population of Essertines-sur-Yverdon has changed over time:
Important Sights
The whole village of Essertines-sur-Yverdon is considered an important cultural site in Switzerland. It is listed as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has special historical and cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
In Essertines-sur-Yverdon, about 4.8% of people who want to work are unemployed. Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 45 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 40 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education. About 71 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Essertines-sur-Yverdon travel to other towns for work. About 68% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs. A smaller number, about 5%, use public transportation.
Religion
Based on information from 2000, most people in Essertines-sur-Yverdon are Christian.
- About 16.1% are Roman Catholic.
- About 61.1% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic.
- About 12.2% of the population do not belong to any church. They might be agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Education
In Essertines-sur-Yverdon, many adults have completed a good level of education.
- About 37.9% of adults have finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school.
- About 13.1% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
For younger students, the school system works like this:
- Children can attend two years of non-obligatory pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years. In 2009/2010, there were 72 students in the town's primary school.
- Lower secondary school is required and lasts for six years. There were 57 students in these schools.
Some students who live in Essertines-sur-Yverdon go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Essertines-sur-Yverdon.
See also
In Spanish: Essertines-sur-Yverdon para niños
