Gressy facts for kids
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Gressy
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 Gressy
Location in Switzerland
Gressy
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.23 km2 (0.86 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 155 | |
| • Density | 69.5/km2 (180.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1432
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| Surrounded by | Belmont-sur-Yverdon, Essertines-sur-Yverdon, Pomy, Valeyres-sous-Ursins, Yverdon-les-Bains | |
Gressy used to be a small town, called a municipality, in the Vaud area of Switzerland. It was located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district. On July 1, 2011, Gressy joined with the bigger town of Yverdon-les-Bains.
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History of Gressy
Gressy was first mentioned in official papers in the year 1228. Back then, it was known by the name Grissie.
Geography and Land Use
Gressy covers an area of about 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles). Most of this land, about 68.8%, is used for agriculture, like growing crops. Forests cover about 16.5% of the area. The remaining 13.8% of the land has buildings and roads. A very small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up areas are for homes and other buildings. Roads and other ways to get around make up a good part of the settled land. In the forested areas, most of the land is covered with thick forests. Some smaller areas have orchards or groups of trees. The farmland is mostly used for growing crops and for pastures where animals graze. All the water in Gressy comes from flowing rivers and streams.
Gressy was once part of the Yverdon District. But that district was closed on August 31, 2006. After that, Gressy became part of the new Jura-North Vaudois District.
Gressy's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Gressy has a special design. It shows a background of silver and blue stripes. Over these stripes, there is a wavy red band. On this red band, there are three gold circles. This design is called Pally Argent and Azure, overall on a Bend wavy Gules three Bezants.
Population and People
As of 2009, Gressy had a population of 155 people. About 4.2% of these people were foreign nationals living there. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population of Gressy grew by 14%. This growth was mostly because more people moved into the town than moved out.
Most people in Gressy speak French as their main language. In 2000, about 96.4% of the people spoke French. A small number of people also spoke German or Spanish.
In 2009, Gressy had a mix of ages. About 11.6% of the population were children under 10 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up 16.8% of the population. Adults between 20 and 59 years old made up about 48.4% of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 22.5% of the population.
In 2000, there were 56 private homes in Gressy. On average, there were 2.5 people living in each home. About 28.6% of homes had only one person living in them. There were also homes with married couples, with or without children. A few homes had single parents with children.
The population of Gressy has changed over time. Here is a look at how the number of people has changed:
Important Historical Sites
One very important historical place in Gressy is the Oppidum De Sermuz. This was an ancient settlement from the Iron Age. It is listed as a special heritage site for Switzerland.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Gressy was very low, at 1.3%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
In 2008, there were 16 people working in the primary sector. This means they worked in farming. There were also 5 people working in the secondary sector, mainly in construction. The largest number of jobs, 48, were in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs like sales, transportation, and professional services.
Many people who lived in Gressy traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 50 workers left Gressy to work elsewhere, while only 8 came into Gressy for work. Most people used a private car to get to work. A small number used public transportation.
Religion in Gressy
Based on information from 2000, most people in Gressy were Christian. About 74.1% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 12.9% were Roman Catholic. Some people belonged to other Christian churches. A few people were Buddhist. There were also some people who did not belong to any church.
Education System
In Gressy, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 41% of the population finished non-mandatory high school. About 10.8% went on to get higher education, like from a university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 34 students in the Gressy school area. In the Vaud region, children can attend two years of pre-school. The local government helped pay for pre-school for many children. The main primary school program lasts for four years. There were 14 students in Gressy's primary school. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 20 students in these schools.
In 2000, 17 students from Gressy went to schools outside of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Gressy (Vaud) para niños
