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 Giez
Location in Switzerland
Giez
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.76 km2 (1.84 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 529 m (1,736 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 413 | |
| • Density | 86.76/km2 (224.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1429
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| Surrounded by | Fiez, Fontaines-sur-Grandson, Grandson, Novalles, Orges, Valeyres-sous-Montagny, Vugelles-La Mothe | |
Giez is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Vaud, in the Jura-Nord Vaudois area. Giez is found on a high plateau between Lake Neuchatel and the Jura Mountains.
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History of Giez
Giez was first mentioned in old records in the year 1011. Back then, its name was written as Gies.
Geography of Giez
Giez covers an area of about 4.77 square kilometers (1.84 square miles). A large part of this land, about 58.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 35.2% of the area. The remaining land, about 5.7%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.4%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Most of the forested land is covered with thick forests. For farming, people grow crops on about 50.3% of the land. Another 6.7% is used for pastures where animals graze. A small part, 1.5%, is used for orchards or growing grapes. All the water in Giez is from flowing rivers and streams.
Giez used to be part of the Grandson District. But on August 31, 2006, that district was closed. Giez then became part of the newer Jura-North Vaudois District.
Giez Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. The coat of arms for Giez is a golden key on a blue background. This design is officially described as Azure, a Key Or.
People of Giez (Demographics)
Giez has a population of about 361 people. About 9.9% of the people living in Giez are from other countries. Over the past ten years (1999–2009), the number of people living in Giez has changed a little. It grew by 1.4% overall.
Most people in Giez speak French, about 95.1% of the population. German is the second most common language, spoken by 3.4% of the people. A small number of people also speak Arabic or Italian.
In 2000, about 25% of the people in Giez were born there. About 44.8% were born in the same canton, which is like a state. Another 17.2% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. About 8.9% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2009, Giez had 42 children aged 0 to 9 years old. There were 50 teenagers aged 10 to 19. Adults aged 20 to 59 made up a large part of the population. There were also many older adults, with 37 people aged 60 to 69, and 29 people aged 70 to 79. A few people were even older, with 18 people aged 80 to 89, and 5 people aged 90 or more.
In 2000, there were 137 homes in Giez, with about 2.5 people living in each home on average. About 33 homes had only one person living in them. There were also 13 homes with five or more people.
Places to See in Giez
The entire area of Giez is considered an important historical and cultural site. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has special buildings or areas that are protected because of their history or beauty.
Economy of Giez
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Giez was 3.3%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work could not find a job.
Many people in Giez work in farming, which is called the primary economic sector. In 2008, about 30 people worked in this area, with 10 businesses related to farming.
Some people work in the secondary sector, which includes making things. About 35 people worked in this area, mostly in manufacturing. A few worked in construction.
The tertiary sector involves services. About 22 people worked in this sector. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, and education.
In 2000, many people who lived in Giez traveled to other towns for work. About 144 people left Giez to work elsewhere, while only 58 people came into Giez for work. This means more people leave Giez for work than come in. About 11.3% of workers used public transportation to get to work, and 61.3% used a private car.
Religion in Giez
In 2000, most people in Giez belonged to one of two main Christian churches. About 18.7% were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 67.5%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also a few people who were Islamic or belonged to other Christian churches. About 4.89% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education in Giez
Many adults in Giez have completed a good level of education. About 39.7% have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 14.9% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 44 students in the Giez school district. In the Vaud canton, children can go to two years of non-required pre-school. The main primary school program lasts for four years, and Giez had 22 students in primary school. The required lower secondary school program lasts for six years, and 22 students were in those schools.
In 2000, 43 students came to Giez schools from other towns. At the same time, 47 students from Giez went to schools outside of the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Giez (Vaud) para niños
