Grandcour facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grandcour
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 Grandcour
Location in Switzerland
Grandcour
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.2 km2 (3.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 967 | |
| • Density | 94.8/km2 (245.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1543
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| Surrounded by | Chevroux, Corcelles-près-Payerne, Forel (FR), Gletterens (FR), Payerne, Rueyres-les-Prés (FR), Vallon (FR) | |
Grandcour is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Broye-Vully area of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It's a charming place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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Grandcour's History
Grandcour was first mentioned in official records way back in 1212. At that time, it was known as apud grancort. This means it has been a recognized place for over 800 years!
Exploring Grandcour's Geography
Grandcour covers an area of about 10.21 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 79%, is used for farming. This means you'll see lots of fields and crops around. About 14% of the area is covered by forests, offering beautiful green spaces.
The town itself, with its buildings and roads, makes up about 6.8% of the land. There's also a tiny bit of the area, 0.1%, that includes rivers or lakes. Most of the water in Grandcour is flowing water, like streams.
Grandcour used to be part of the Payerne District. But in 2006, it became part of the newer and larger Broye-Vully district. The municipality includes the main village of Grandcour and two smaller settlements called Ressudens and Chesard.
Grandcour's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Grandcour's coat of arms has a unique design. It features six vertical stripes, alternating between silver (or white) and blue. On the second blue stripe from the left, there's a gold, five-pointed star. Across the whole shield, there's a red band with three gold scallop shells placed diagonally.
Grandcour's Population and People
Grandcour is home to about 750 people. In 2008, a small part of the population, about 4.3%, were people from other countries living in Grandcour. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Grandcour has grown a little.
Most people in Grandcour speak French, which is the main language. A smaller number of people speak German, and even fewer speak Portuguese.
Many people living in Grandcour were born there, or in the same canton (region) of Switzerland. Others moved there from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
The population of Grandcour includes people of all ages. In 2009, about 10.5% of the population were young children (0-9 years old), and 14.6% were teenagers (10-19 years old). The largest groups are adults between 20 and 59 years old. There's also a good number of senior citizens, with about 12.3% of the population being between 60 and 69 years old.
Most households in Grandcour have about 2.4 people living in them. There are some households with just one person, and others with five or more people. Many families are married couples with children.
The chart below shows how Grandcour's population has changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites in Grandcour
Grandcour is home to some very important historical places. These are called heritage sites of national significance. Two of these special places are:
- Grandcour Castle
- The Swiss Reformed Church of Notre-Dame de Ressudens
The entire village of Grandcour is also recognized as an important part of Swiss heritage. This means the whole village has historical value and is protected.
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Grandcour Castle
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The Swiss Reformed Church of Notre-Dame de Ressudens
Grandcour's Economy and Jobs
In Grandcour, people work in different types of jobs. In 2010, the unemployment rate was low, at 2.6%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Many people work in the primary economic sector, which includes jobs like farming. There are also jobs in the secondary sector, which involves making things, like in factories or construction. The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops, restaurants, and education.
Many people who live in Grandcour travel to other towns for work. Most people use a private car to get to their jobs, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Grandcour
Based on information from 2000, most people in Grandcour belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number of people are Roman Catholic. There are also some people who belong to other Christian churches, or no church at all.
Education in Grandcour
Education is important in Grandcour. Many adults have completed high school, and some have gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 113 students in Grandcour's schools. The local school system provides pre-school for young children. Students then attend primary school for four years, followed by six years of lower secondary school. A small number of students are also homeschooled or attend other types of schools.
Some students from Grandcour go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to Grandcour for school.
See also
In Spanish: Grandcour para niños
