Fontanezier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fontanezier
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 Fontanezier
Location in Switzerland
Fontanezier
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.74 km2 (1.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 823 m (2,700 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 58 | |
| • Density | 15.51/km2 (40.2/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Lè Motsettî | |
| Postal code |
1423
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| Surrounded by | Provence, Bonvillars, Champagne, Romairon | |
Fontanezier was once a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It was part of the Jura-Nord Vaudois area.
On July 1, 2011, Fontanezier joined with three other towns: Romairon, Vaugondry, and Villars-Burquin. Together, they formed a new, larger town called Tévenon.
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History of Fontanezier
Fontanezier is quite old! The first time anyone wrote about it was in the year 1403. Back then, its name was spelled Fontanisy.
Exploring Fontanezier's Geography
Fontanezier covers an area of about 3.74 square kilometers (1.44 square miles). Imagine a square about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) on each side – that's roughly its size!
Most of the land in Fontanezier is either used for farming or covered in forests. About 48.7% of the land is used for agriculture, like growing crops or for pastures where animals graze. A slightly larger part, 49.7%, is covered by beautiful forests. Only a small part, about 2.4%, has buildings or roads.
Fontanezier is nestled in the foothills of the Jura Mountains. The main village of Fontanezier is located at an elevation of about 825 meters (2,707 feet) above sea level. There's also a tiny settlement called Le Crozat, which is even higher up at 1,364 meters (4,475 feet).
Understanding the Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Fontanezier's coat of arms has a unique design.
It shows six vertical stripes, alternating between silver (or white) and blue. Across these stripes, there's a red diagonal band. On this red band, you can see three golden buckles.
People and Population of Fontanezier
In 2009, Fontanezier had a population of 58 people. Over the ten years before that (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living there went down by about 17.1%.
Most people in Fontanezier speak French. In 2000, about 88.6% of the population spoke French. The next most common language was German, spoken by 10% of the people. A small number, 1.4%, spoke Portuguese.
Many people who lived in Fontanezier in 2000 were actually born there (40%). Others were born in the same canton (24.3%) or elsewhere in Switzerland (27.1%). About 8.6% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
The age groups in Fontanezier in 2009 showed a mix of ages. About 3.4% were young children (0-9 years old) and 13.8% were teenagers (10-19 years old). The largest group was people aged 60-69, making up 17.2% of the population.
In 2000, there were 26 private homes in Fontanezier, with an average of 2.7 people living in each home. Most of these homes (80.8%) were owned by the people living in them.
The chart below shows how the population of Fontanezier has changed over many years:
Economy and Work in Fontanezier
In 2010, Fontanezier had a very low unemployment rate of 0%. This means everyone who wanted a job had one!
In 2008, there were 6 people working in the primary economic sector. This sector mainly involves jobs like farming and forestry. There were 2 businesses related to these activities. No one worked in the secondary sector (like manufacturing) or the tertiary sector (like services).
Out of the 32 people who worked in Fontanezier, about 43.8% were women. Many people who lived in Fontanezier actually traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 25% of working people used public transportation, and 56.3% drove their own cars to get to work.
Religion in Fontanezier
Based on information from 2000, most people in Fontanezier belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (72.9%). A smaller number (5.7%) were Roman Catholic.
Some people belonged to other Christian churches, and one person was Islamic. About 17.14% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Fontanezier
Education is important in Fontanezier. In 2000, about 28.6% of the people had finished high school (called upper secondary education in Switzerland). Also, 15.7% had gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 5 students in the Fontanezier school district. The local school system provides two years of optional pre-school. The primary school program lasts for four years, and there were 2 students in primary school. The lower secondary school program lasts for six years, and 3 students attended those schools.
In 2000, 11 students from Fontanezier went to schools outside of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Fontanezier para niños
