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Givrins
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 Givrins
Location in Switzerland
Givrins
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.96 km2 (1.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 546 m (1,791 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,031 | |
| • Density | 260.4/km2 (674.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1271
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| Surrounded by | Arzier, Duillier, Genolier, Saint-Cergue, Trélex | |
Givrins is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Vaud and belongs to the Nyon district. Givrins is found on a small hill at the base of the beautiful Jura Mountains.
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History of Givrins
Givrins has a long history. It was first mentioned around the year 1087. Back then, it was known by the name Givriacus. Later on, its name changed a bit. In 1145, people called it Gevrins, and between 1155 and 1185, it was referred to as Givriacum.
Geography of Givrins
Givrins covers an area of about 4 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). A big part of this land is used for nature and farming. About 42% of the area is used for agriculture, which means growing crops or raising animals. Almost 43% of Givrins is covered by forests.
The rest of the land is where buildings and roads are located, making up about 13.6% of the area. A tiny part, 0.3%, is made up of rivers or lakes. Most of the water in Givrins is in lakes.
Givrins used to be part of the old Nyon District. However, in 2006, that district was changed. Givrins then became part of the new Nyon district.
Givrins Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the municipality. The coat of arms for Givrins shows a green pine tree. This tree stands on a green hill, all set against a silver background.
People of Givrins (Demographics)
Givrins is home to about 840 people. The population has been growing over the years. Between 1999 and 2009, the number of people living in Givrins increased by about 16.9%. Most of this growth happened because new people moved to the town.
Languages Spoken in Givrins
Most people in Givrins speak French. About 76% of the population uses French as their main language. The second most common language is English, spoken by about 10% of the people. German is the third most common, also spoken by about 10% of the residents. A small number of people also speak Italian.
Age Groups in Givrins
The people in Givrins come from all age groups. In 2009, about 12.4% of the population were young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) made up about 14.2%. Adults between 20 and 59 years old made up a large part of the population, around 50%. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 22.5% of the population.
Households in Givrins
In 2000, there were 304 private households in Givrins. On average, about 2.7 people lived in each home. Some households had only one person, while others had five or more people. Many homes were occupied by married couples, some with children and some without. There were also single parents living with their children.
Housing in Givrins
Most of the buildings in Givrins are single-family homes. In 2000, about 73.5% of the inhabited buildings were single-family houses. There were also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses. Most apartments in Givrins are lived in all year round.
The chart below shows how the population of Givrins has changed over time:
Important Sights in Givrins
The entire village of Givrins is considered a special place. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has historical or cultural importance and is protected.
Economy of Givrins
The economy of Givrins involves different types of jobs. In 2008, there were 33 people working in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming. There were also 11 people working in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. The largest number of people, 82, worked in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs in services, like sales, hotels, education, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Givrins travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 308 people left Givrins to work elsewhere, while 72 people came into Givrins for their jobs. Most workers in Givrins use a private car to get to work. About 17.8% use public transportation.
Religion in Givrins
In 2000, about 23.9% of the people in Givrins were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 48.8%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also smaller numbers of people who belonged to other Christian churches, or were Jewish or Islamic. About 20% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Givrins
Education is important in Givrins. In 2000, about 35.7% of the people had finished high school. About 25.5% had gone on to higher education, like a university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 98 students in the Givrins school district. The local school system provides two years of optional pre-school. After that, students attend primary school for four years. Then, they go to lower secondary school for six years. Some students also learn at home or attend other types of schools.
Many students living in Givrins go to schools outside the municipality. Also, some students from other towns come to Givrins for school.
Transportation in Givrins
Givrins is connected by train. The NStCM Train serves the municipality, making it easier for people to travel to and from Givrins.
See also
In Spanish: Givrins para niños
