Gingins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Gingins
Location in Switzerland
Gingins
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.56 km2 (4.85 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 542 m (1,778 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,252 | |
| • Density | 99.68/km2 (258.17/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1276
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| Surrounded by | Chéserex, Grens, La Rippe, Prémanon (FR-39), Saint-Cergue, Trélex | |
Gingins is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is part of the Nyon district.
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History of Gingins
Gingins was first mentioned in old writings around the years 1144-1159. A very important battle took place here in October 1535. The forces from the Republic of Geneva fought against Charles III, who was the Duke of Savoy. The Duke of Savoy lost the battle.
Geography and Nature
Gingins covers an area of about 12.6 square kilometers (about 4.8 square miles). A large part of this land, about 58.7%, is covered by forests. About 34.3% of the land is used for farming. The rest of the area, about 6.3%, has buildings and roads.
Gingins is located at the bottom of the Jura Mountains. You can find it along the road that connects Nyon to La Dôle.
Gingins' Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Gingins is a special design that represents the town. It has two main parts. The top part shows a black lion coming out of a silver background with black shapes. The bottom part is red and shows two silver halberds (a type of old weapon) crossed over each other.
The top part of the coat of arms comes from the Gingins family. This family ruled the village and the surrounding areas for nearly 600 years!
People and Population
Gingins has a population of about 1,200 people. About 28% of the people living in Gingins are from other countries.
Most people in Gingins speak French, which is about 77% of the population. The second most common language is English, spoken by about 11% of the people. About 7.5% of the people speak German.
The population of Gingins has grown over the years. You can see how the number of people living in Gingins has changed in the chart below:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Gingins was 4.3%. Many people in Gingins work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 33 people work in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 75 people work in this area.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education. About 116 people work in this area.
Many people who live in Gingins travel to other towns for work. For every person who comes to Gingins for work, about 2.7 people leave Gingins to work somewhere else. Most people (about 71%) use a private car to get to work, while about 10% use public transportation.
Religion
According to a census in 2000, about 30% of the people in Gingins were Roman Catholic. About 41% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also smaller numbers of people who were Orthodox Christian, Christian Catholic, or belonged to other Christian churches. A small number of people were Islamic or Jewish. Some people also followed Buddhism or Hinduism. About 20% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education
Education is very important in Gingins. Many adults have completed higher education, either at a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 128 students in the Gingins school district. The canton (like a state) of Vaud provides two years of optional pre-school before primary school. Primary school lasts for four years, and lower secondary school lasts for six years.
Some students who live in Gingins go to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Gingins para niños
