Féchy facts for kids
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 Féchy
Location in Switzerland
Féchy
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 495 m (1,624 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 871 | |
| • Density | 323/km2 (836/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1173
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| Localities | Féchy-Dessus, Les Cassivettes, Le Martheray, Le Saugey | |
| Surrounded by | Aubonne, Allaman, Perroy, Bougy-Villars, Pizy | |
| Twin towns | Oberdiessbach (Switzerland) | |
Féchy is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is found in the Morges area of the canton of Vaud. This part of Switzerland, called Romandy, speaks French.
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History of Féchy
Féchy was first written about in the year 1188. Back then, it was known as Fescheio.
Geography and Landscape
Féchy covers an area of about 2.7 square kilometers (about 1 square mile). A large part of this land, around 70%, is used for farming. About 7% of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 23%, has buildings and roads.
The town is made up of two main parts. These are located on either side of a road called Vy d'Etraz. This road connects the towns of Nyon and Aubonne. Féchy also includes smaller areas like La Crausaz, Le Saugey, Féchy-Dessus, and a newer area called Les Cassivettes.
Town Symbols: Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Féchy has a special design. It shows two silver pillars on two green hills. Above them, there is a green vine branch with two leaves and a golden bunch of grapes. This design is often called Azure, on two hills as many pillars Argent, in chief a vine Branch with two Leaves Vert and Grapebunch Or.
People and Population
Féchy has a population of about 770 people (as of 2022). Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 22%. This growth is due to both new people moving in and more births than deaths.
Most people in Féchy speak French, which is about 79% of the population. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 7% of the people. About 6% of the residents speak Portuguese.
Many people living in Féchy were born there or in the same canton (state). About 27% of the population was born outside of Switzerland.
The age groups in Féchy are quite balanced. About 13% of the population are children under 9 years old. Another 11.6% are teenagers between 10 and 19. Adults aged 20 to 59 make up about 55% of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 20%.
The number of people living in Féchy has changed over time, as shown in this chart:
Important Heritage Sites
The beautiful La Gordanne mansion and its other buildings are very important. They are listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means they are protected because of their historical and cultural value. The whole village of Féchy is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Féchy was quite low, at 2.4%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Many people in Féchy work in farming, which is called the primary economic sector. There are about 21 businesses in this area. Some people also work in the secondary sector, which includes making things or building. About 24 people work in this sector.
The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and professional services. About 92 people work in this sector, with 23 businesses.
Many people who live in Féchy travel to other towns for work. About 10% use public transportation, and most, about 63%, use a private car.
Religion in Féchy
According to a survey in 2000, about 27% of the people in Féchy were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 48%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also people who belonged to other Christian churches, and a small number of people who were Jewish or Islamic. About 17% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education System
In Féchy, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 32% have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 24% have gone on to higher education, either at a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 77 students in the Féchy school district. In the Vaud canton, children can attend two years of pre-school, which is not required but is offered. Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 47 students in the primary school program in Féchy. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years, and there were 30 students in these schools.
Some students from Féchy go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school in Féchy.
Famous Residents
A well-known person who lives in Féchy is Phil Collins. He is a famous British rock drummer.
See also
In Spanish: Féchy para niños
