Fontaines-sur-Grandson facts for kids

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Fontaines-sur-Grandson Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Fontaines-sur-Grandson Location in Canton of Vaud Show map of Canton of Vaud
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Vaud
District	Jura-Nord Vaudois
Area
• Total	7.86 km2 (3.03 sq mi)
Elevation	568 m (1,864 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	219
• Density	27.86/km2 (72.16/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Lè z'Affamâ
Postal code	1421
Surrounded by	Fleurier (NE), Mauborget, Villars-Burquin, Vaugondry, Champagne, Fiez, Giez, Novalles, Grandevent, Bullet, Buttes (NE)

Fontaines-sur-Grandson is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Vaud canton, which is like a state or region. The town is part of the Jura-Nord Vaudois area.

History of Fontaines-sur-Grandson

Fontaines-sur-Grandson is a very old place. It was first written about in the year 1011. Back then, its name was Fontanes.

Geography: Where is Fontaines-sur-Grandson?

Fontaines-sur-Grandson covers an area of about 7.85 square kilometers (about 3 square miles). A large part of this land is covered by forests, about 50.6%. Another big part, 47.5%, is used for farming.

Only a small amount of the land, about 2.4%, has buildings or roads on it. There are also tiny bits of land with rivers or lakes. The town is located between the Jura Mountains and the border of the Canton of Neuchatel. It even includes some areas near Chasseron mountain where animals are taken to graze in different seasons.

This town used to be part of the Grandson District. But that district was changed in 2006. Now, Fontaines-sur-Grandson is part of the newer Jura-Nord Vaudois district.

Coat of Arms: The Town's Symbol

Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a logo for the town. The coat of arms for Fontaines-sur-Grandson has a silver background. On it, there are four wavy blue stripes. The top part of the shield is gold and looks like a stone wall.

Demographics: Who Lives in Fontaines-sur-Grandson?

As of 2022, Fontaines-sur-Grandson has a population of 140 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 8.4%. This growth mostly comes from people moving into the town.

Languages Spoken in Fontaines-sur-Grandson

Most people in Fontaines-sur-Grandson speak French. About 85.6% of the population uses French. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 13.6% of the people. A very small number of people also speak Russian.

Where People Were Born

In 2000, about 25.8% of the people living in Fontaines-sur-Grandson were born there. Another 31.8% were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 28.8% were born in other parts of Switzerland, and 10.6% were born outside of Switzerland.

Age Groups in Fontaines-sur-Grandson

The population of Fontaines-sur-Grandson includes people of all ages.

• About 12.7% are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• About 14.8% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
• Adults aged 20 to 59 make up about 53.8% of the population.
• Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 19.7% of the population.

Historical Population Trends

The number of people living in Fontaines-sur-Grandson has changed over many years. This chart shows how the population has grown and shrunk over time:

Sights: What to See in Fontaines-sur-Grandson

The entire village of Fontaines-sur-Grandson is considered a special place. It is listed as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has important historical or cultural value.

Economy: How People Work in Fontaines-sur-Grandson

In 2010, the unemployment rate in Fontaines-sur-Grandson was 3.4%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.

Most jobs in the town are in the primary economic sector. This includes jobs like farming. There were 13 people working in this area in 2008, with 5 businesses.

A few people work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like construction. In 2008, 3 people worked in this sector, with 1 business.

There are also some jobs in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs that provide services, like selling cars. In 2008, 2 people worked in this sector, with 2 businesses.

Many people who live in Fontaines-sur-Grandson travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 49 residents worked outside the municipality. Most people, about 63.8%, used a private car to get to work. A smaller number, 8.7%, used public transportation.

Religion in Fontaines-sur-Grandson

Based on information from 2000, most people in Fontaines-sur-Grandson belong to a Christian church.

• About 14.4% were Roman Catholic.
• About 64.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• A small number, about 1.52%, were members of an Orthodox church.
• About 15.15% of the population did not belong to any church. They might be agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (don't believe in God).

Education in Fontaines-sur-Grandson

Education is important in Fontaines-sur-Grandson.

• About 35.6% of the people have finished high school, which is called non-mandatory upper secondary education.
• About 12.9% have gone on to higher education, like a university.

In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 20 students in the Fontaines-sur-Grandson school district.

• The primary school program, which lasts four years, had 12 students.
• The lower secondary school program, which lasts six years, had 8 students.

Some students from Fontaines-sur-Grandson go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Fontaines-sur-Grandson.

See also

In Spanish: Fontaines-sur-Grandson para niños