Ferlens facts for kids
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Ferlens
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 Ferlens
Location in Switzerland
Ferlens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 747 m (2,451 ft) | |
| Population
(2004)
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| • Total | 284 | |
| • Density | 130.3/km2 (337.4/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Ferlanais Lè z'Etserpenâ |
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| Postal code |
1076
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| Surrounded by | Carrouge (VD), Vulliens, Ecublens (FR), Auboranges (FR), Servion, Mézières (VD) | |
Ferlens was a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, within the Lavaux-Oron area. On July 1, 2016, Ferlens joined with two other towns, Carrouge and Mézières. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Jorat-Mézières.
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History of Ferlens
Ferlens is a very old place. It was first mentioned in historical records around the years 1147 to 1150. Back then, its name was spelled Ferlens, just like today.
Geography and Location
Ferlens covers an area of about 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 70%, is used for farming. About 22% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining 7% has buildings and roads.
The town is located in a region called Jorat. It sits on the left bank of the Broye River. The eastern edge of Ferlens borders the Canton of Fribourg. Before 2006, Ferlens was part of the Oron District. After that, it became part of the new Lavaux-Oron District.
Ferlens Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the town. The coat of arms for Ferlens is green with a gold border. In the middle, there is a silver arrow pointing upwards and to the right.
People of Ferlens (Demographics)
Ferlens had a population of 284 people in 2004. By 2008, a small part of the population (about 4.4%) were people from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the number of people living in Ferlens grew by about 21.7%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the town.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Ferlens speak French. In 2000, about 92% of the people spoke French. A smaller number spoke German (around 6.4%), and even fewer spoke Italian (about 1.5%).
Age Groups
In 2009, Ferlens had a mix of different age groups.
- About 12% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Around 15.7% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 made up about 52.3% of the population.
- People aged 60 and older made up about 19.7% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 109 private homes in Ferlens. On average, about 2.4 people lived in each home.
- About 28% of homes had only one person living in them.
- There were 35 married couples without children.
- There were 34 married couples with children.
- Seven homes had a single parent with children.
Most of the buildings in Ferlens were single-family homes (60%). Some were multi-family buildings (15%), and others were buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Ferlens has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Ferlens was low, at 1.6%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, there were different types of jobs in Ferlens:
- Primary Sector: 16 people worked in farming. This sector includes jobs like growing crops and raising animals.
- Secondary Sector: Four people worked in this sector, mainly in construction. This sector involves making things or building.
- Tertiary Sector: 16 people worked in this sector. This includes jobs like sales, restaurants, and education.
Most people who lived in Ferlens worked outside the town. About 7.7% of workers used public transportation to get to their jobs. A much larger number, 66.9%, used a private car.
Religion in Ferlens
Based on a survey in 2000, people in Ferlens followed different religions:
- About 16.6% were Roman Catholic.
- About 55.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Some people belonged to other Christian churches or other religions.
- About 19.6% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education System
Education is important in Ferlens. In 2000, about 35% of the people had finished high school. About 17.7% had gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
Schooling in Ferlens
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 42 students in the Ferlens school district.
- Children can attend two years of non-required pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years. In Ferlens, there were 21 students in primary school.
- Lower secondary school is required and lasts for six years. There were 21 students in these schools.
Many students who lived in Ferlens went to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns came to school in Ferlens.
See also
In Spanish: Ferlens para niños
