Grens facts for kids
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 Grens
Location in Switzerland
Grens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.55 km2 (0.98 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 496 m (1,627 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 406 | |
| • Density | 159.2/km2 (412.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1274
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| Surrounded by | Borex, Chéserex, Gingins, Nyon, Signy-Avenex, Trélex | |
Grens is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Nyon area, which is part of the canton of Vaud. Grens is known for its quiet, rural setting.
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History of Grens
Grens has a long history. It was first mentioned in old writings around the years 1160 to 1189. Back then, it was called de Grens. Later, in 1164, it was known as Graiens, and by 1212, it was called Granz. These different names show how the town's name changed over many centuries.
Geography of Grens
Grens covers an area of about 2.6 square kilometers (1 square mile). A large part of this land, almost 90%, is used for farming. This means you'll see many fields and farms around Grens. About 2% of the land is covered by forests, and the rest is used for buildings and roads.
Grens is located on a flat area, like a plateau. It sits between the city of Nyon and the lower parts of the Jura Mountains. The town itself is a linear village, meaning its buildings are mostly spread out along a main road. Grens was part of the old Nyon District until 2006. After that, it became part of the new Nyon district.
Grens Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Grens's coat of arms has a unique design. It shows six vertical stripes, alternating between gold (Or) and blue (Azure). On top of these stripes, there are two red (Gules) keys crossed over each other, like an "X". This design is called Pally of Six Or and Azure, overall two Keys Gules in saltire.
People and Population in Grens
Grens is a small community. As of the latest information, it has a population of around 370 people. The number of people living in Grens has been growing steadily. Over the last 10 years, the population increased by about 19.5%. This growth is due to both people moving to Grens and new births.
Most people in Grens speak French, which is the main language. About 82.6% of the residents speak French. The second most common language is English, spoken by about 8.2% of the people. German is the third most common, spoken by about 4.7%.
The population of Grens includes people of all ages. About 14.5% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 17% of the population. Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a significant portion, and about 18.6% of the population are seniors aged 60 and older.
The chart below shows how the population of Grens has changed over time:
Economy and Jobs in Grens
Grens has a small but active economy. Many people work in different types of jobs.
Primary Economic Sector
The primary sector involves jobs that get raw materials from nature. In Grens, this mainly means agriculture, like farming. About 31 people work in this sector, and there are about 7 businesses related to farming.
Secondary Economic Sector
The secondary sector is about making things. This includes manufacturing (making goods in factories) and construction (building things). In Grens, about 49 people work in this sector. There are 7 businesses in this area, with many jobs in construction.
Tertiary Economic Sector
The tertiary sector is about providing services. This can include jobs in hotels, restaurants, healthcare, or technical services. About 33 people in Grens work in this sector, with 6 businesses. Many of these jobs are in hotels or restaurants.
Many people who live in Grens travel to other towns for work. About 10.8% of workers use public transportation, while most, about 59.2%, use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Grens
People in Grens follow different religions. According to a census from 2000:
- About 20.9% of the people are Roman Catholic.
- About 41.5% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A smaller number of people belong to other Christian churches, or are Islamic.
- About 20.57% of the population do not belong to any church or are agnostic or atheist.
Education in Grens
Education is important in Grens. Many adults have completed higher education. About 32.9% of the population have finished high school (called upper secondary education). Also, about 21.2% have gone on to get more education at a university or a specialized college.
Schools in Grens
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 56 students in the Grens school area.
- Children usually attend four years of primary school. There were 31 students in the primary school program in Grens.
- After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 25 students in these schools.
Some students from Grens attend schools in other towns. Also, a few students from other towns come to study in Grens.
See also
In Spanish: Grens para niños
