La Sarraz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Sarraz
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La Sarraz Castle
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 La Sarraz
Location in Switzerland
La Sarraz
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.7 km2 (3.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 490 m (1,610 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,595 | |
| • Density | 337.0/km2 (873/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1315
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| Surrounded by | Arnex-sur-Orbe, Chevilly, Croy, Dizy, Eclépens, Ferreyres, Lussery-Villars, Orny, Pompaples, Romainmôtier-Envy | |
La Sarraz is a lovely town in Switzerland. It is found in the canton of Vaud, within the Morges area. This historic town is famous for its beautiful castle and its role in important architectural meetings.
Contents
- Discovering La Sarraz's Past
- Exploring La Sarraz's Landscape
- What Does La Sarraz's Coat of Arms Look Like?
- Who Lives in La Sarraz?
- Famous People from La Sarraz
- Important Heritage Sites in La Sarraz
- How Does La Sarraz Make Money?
- What Religions are Practiced in La Sarraz?
- Learning in La Sarraz: Education
- Getting Around: Transportation in La Sarraz
- See also
Discovering La Sarraz's Past
La Sarraz was first mentioned way back in 1149. It was called Sarrata then. This town also became famous in 1928. That's when the Congrès International d'Architecture Moderne (CIAM) was started here. This was a very important group for modern architecture.
Exploring La Sarraz's Landscape
La Sarraz covers an area of about 7.71 square kilometers (about 3 square miles). A large part of the land, almost half, is used for farming. Forests cover about 39% of the area. The rest of the land has buildings, roads, or rivers.
The town sits by the Venoge river. It is also at the bottom of a hill called Mormont. Before 2006, La Sarraz was part of the Cossonay District. Now, it is part of the Morges district.
What Does La Sarraz's Coat of Arms Look Like?
The blazon (official description) of La Sarraz's coat of arms is quite unique. It is split down the middle into red and gold sections. On top of these colors, there is a large silver letter "S" with black lines. This "S" stands for Sarraz.
Who Lives in La Sarraz?
La Sarraz has a population of about 2,150 people. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown a lot. Many new people have moved to the town.
Most people in La Sarraz speak French. This is the main language. Some people also speak German or Portuguese.
The town has a mix of ages. About 11% of the people are children under 9 years old. Another 11% are teenagers between 10 and 19. The largest group is adults between 20 and 59 years old.
The number of people in La Sarraz has changed over time:
Famous People from La Sarraz
La Sarraz is home to some talented athletes:
- Quentin Rushenguziminega (born 1991 in La Sarraz) is a professional football player. He plays for Yverdon Sport.
- Killian Peier (born 1995 in La Sarraz) is a Swiss ski jumper. He competes in ski jumping events.
Important Heritage Sites in La Sarraz
La Sarraz has two very important historical sites. These are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. This means they are very special and protected.
These sites are:
- The Chapelle Saint-Antoine (Saint Anthony's Chapel)
- La Sarraz Castle
The entire old town of La Sarraz is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This shows how much history is packed into this town!
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Chapelle Saint-Antoine
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La Sarraz Castle
How Does La Sarraz Make Money?
La Sarraz has a varied economy. Many people work in different types of jobs.
- Some people work in agriculture, like farming.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which includes making things (manufacturing) and building.
- The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in shops, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Many people who live in La Sarraz travel to other towns for work. Also, some people come from outside Switzerland to work in La Sarraz. Most people use a private car to get to work.
What Religions are Practiced in La Sarraz?
In La Sarraz, many people belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A good number are also Roman Catholic. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches or Islam. Some people do not belong to any church.
Learning in La Sarraz: Education
Education is important in La Sarraz. Many people have finished high school. Some have even gone on to university or other higher education schools.
The local school district has hundreds of students. Children attend primary school for four years. Then they go to lower secondary school for six years. The canton also offers pre-school for younger children.
Some students from La Sarraz go to schools in other towns. Also, students from other towns come to study in La Sarraz.
Getting Around: Transportation in La Sarraz
La Sarraz has its own railway station. It is called La Sarraz station. This station is on the Simplon line. You can take trains from here to places like Vallorbe, Lausanne, and Aigle.
See also
In Spanish: La Sarraz para niños
