Faoug facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Faoug
Location in Switzerland
Faoug
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.48 km2 (1.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 879 | |
| • Density | 252.6/km2 (654.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1595
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| Surrounded by | Avenches, Clavaleyres (BE), Courgevaux (FR), Greng (FR), Haut-Vully (FR), Mur, Vallamand, Villarepos (FR) | |
Faoug is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It's part of the Broye-Vully area. Faoug is known for its beautiful location on the southern shore of Lake Murten, right near the border with the Canton of Fribourg.
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A Glimpse into Faoug's Past
Faoug has a long history! The town was first mentioned way back in 1228. Back then, it was known by the name Fol.
Exploring Faoug's Geography
Faoug covers an area of about 3.45 square kilometers (which is about 1.33 square miles). A big part of this land, about 55.1%, is used for farming. This means lots of fields for growing crops! Forests cover about 25.2% of the area, providing green spaces and natural beauty. The rest of the land, about 19.7%, is where buildings and roads are located.
Faoug used to be part of the Avenches District. But on August 31, 2006, that district was closed, and Faoug became part of the new Broye-Vully District.
What is Faoug's Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Faoug's coat of arms is quite unique! It's split down the middle. On one side, you'll see a blue background with a peacock standing on a green hill. On the other side, there's a red background with a green bush that has white flowers.
Who Lives in Faoug?
Faoug is home to about 594 people. Many different people live here! About 15.2% of the people living in Faoug are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Faoug has grown quite a bit, by about 28.5%! This growth is mostly because people have moved to Faoug.
Languages Spoken in Faoug
Most people in Faoug speak French, which is about 56.7% of the population. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 34.2% of the people. You'll also hear Portuguese and Italian spoken by some residents.
Where are Faoug Residents From?
About 26.7% of the people in Faoug were born right there in the town. Another 11.3% were born in the same canton (Vaud). Many people, about 44.5%, were born in other parts of Switzerland. And about 16.6% of Faoug's residents were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Faoug
Faoug has people of all ages! About 13% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 9.2%. The largest group of adults are those between 40 and 49 years old, making up about 19.9% of the population. There are also many seniors, with about 9.5% of the population being between 60 and 69 years old.
Homes and Households in Faoug
In Faoug, there are about 225 private homes. On average, about 2.4 people live in each home. About 29.4% of homes have just one person living in them. Many homes are lived in by married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Faoug are single-family homes, making up about 65.6% of all inhabited buildings. There are also multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Important Buildings and Sites
One special place in Faoug is the Domaine Cornaz et ses dépendances. This site is listed as a very important heritage site in Switzerland. It's a place that has national importance!
What Kind of Work Do People Do in Faoug?
Faoug has a mix of different jobs. In 2008, about 25 people worked in the primary economic sector. This means jobs like farming and forestry. About 27 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). The largest number of people, 54, worked in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs in sales, restaurants, education, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Faoug travel to other towns for work. About 11.5% of workers use public transportation, like trains or buses, to get to their jobs. Most people, about 61.8%, use a private car to commute.
Religion in Faoug
In Faoug, people follow different religions. About 31.1% of the population are Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 50.4%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller numbers of people who are Orthodox Christians, other Christians, or Muslims. Some people in Faoug do not belong to any church.
Learning and Education in Faoug
Education is important in Faoug! About 41.1% of the people have finished their upper secondary education, which is like high school. And about 12.5% have gone on to get a higher education from a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 86 students in the Faoug school district. Children can attend two years of non-required pre-school. After that, primary school lasts for four years. Then, students go to lower secondary school for six years.
How Do People Travel in Faoug?
Faoug has its own railway station! It's called Faoug. This station is on the Palézieux–Lyss railway line. From here, people can easily travel by train to cities like Lausanne, Bern, and Kerzers.
Images for kids
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Faoug village
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Faoug's Coat of Arms
See also
In Spanish: Faoug para niños
