Froideville, Switzerland facts for kids
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Froideville
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 Froideville
Location in Switzerland
Froideville
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.08 km2 (2.73 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 819 m (2,687 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,695 | |
| • Density | 380.6/km2 (985.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1055
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| Surrounded by | Bottens, Corcelles-le-Jorat, Lausanne, Montpreveyres, Poliez-Pittet, Villars-Tiercelin | |
Froideville is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gros-de-Vaud area. It is part of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
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History of Froideville
Froideville was first mentioned in official records way back in 1284. At that time, its name was Frigida Villa.
Geography of Froideville
Froideville covers an area of about 7.08 square kilometers (2.73 square miles). A big part of this land, about 38.3%, is used for farming. This means people grow crops or keep animals there. Even more land, about 51.3%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 10.3%, has buildings or roads on it.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings. Roads and other transport links make up a smaller part. The forests in Froideville are mostly dense, thick woods. For farming, about 27.5% of the land is used for growing crops. Another 10% is used as pastures for animals.
Froideville used to be part of the Echallens District. But on August 31, 2006, that district was closed. Froideville then became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud district. The town is also located in the Jorat mountain range.
Froideville's Coat of Arms
A blazon is a special description of a coat of arms. Froideville's coat of arms has two main parts. The top part is blue and shows a golden cross with wide, flat ends. The bottom part is red and features a silver plow. A plow is a tool used for farming.
People and Population
Froideville has a population of about 1,800 people. A small part of the population, around 9.5%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Froideville has grown by about 16.7%. This growth is due to both people moving to the town and new births.
Most people in Froideville speak French. About 91.3% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 5.3% of the people. A smaller number, about 0.9%, speak Italian.
Many people living in Froideville were born there or in the same canton (state). About 19.3% were born in Froideville itself. Another 48.4% were born in the Vaud canton. About 16% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 12.5% were born outside Switzerland.
The age of people in Froideville varies. About 13.2% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 13.7%. Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a large part of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 17.5% of the population.
In 2000, about 604 people in Froideville were single. There were 718 married people. About 65.5% of homes in Froideville were owned by the people living in them. This means they did not pay rent.
There were 551 private homes in Froideville in 2000. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home. About 20.9% of homes had only one person living there. There were also many families, including married couples with or without children.
Most of the buildings in Froideville are single-family homes. In 2000, there were 316 such homes. Many of these homes were built between 1971 and 1980. There are also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Twin Town Connection
Froideville has a special connection with another town. It is twinned with La Pacaudière, a town in France. This means they have a friendly relationship and often share culture or ideas.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Froideville was low, at 2.7%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
Many people in Froideville work in different areas. Some work in the primary sector, which includes farming. Others work in the secondary sector, like manufacturing or construction. A larger number of people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in sales, transport, hotels, education, and healthcare.
In 2000, many people who lived in Froideville traveled to other towns for work. About 8.9% of working people used public transport to get to their jobs. A much larger number, 75.8%, used a private car.
Religion in Froideville
Based on information from 2000, many people in Froideville belong to Christian churches. About 25.7% were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 54.7%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches, like the Orthodox church. There were also a few people who followed Islam, Buddhism, or Hinduism. About 11.63% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education and Schools
In Froideville, many adults have completed higher education. About 41.2% of the population finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 14.4% went on to complete even more education, like university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 243 students in the Froideville school district. In the Vaud canton, children can attend two years of pre-school before primary school. Primary school lasts for four years. There were 130 students in the primary school program in Froideville. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 111 students in these schools. A few students were also homeschooled.
In 2000, about 140 students from Froideville went to schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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A view of Froideville
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The coat of arms of Froideville
See also
In Spanish: Froideville (Vaud) para niños
