Les Tavernes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Les Tavernes
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 Les Tavernes
Location in Switzerland
Les Tavernes
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.29 km2 (0.88 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 645 m (2,116 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 130 | |
| • Density | 56.8/km2 (147/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Lè Djanmâ | |
| Postal code |
1607
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| Surrounded by | Châtillens, Oron-la-Ville, Palézieux, Les Thioleyres, Puidoux, Forel (Lavaux) | |
Les Tavernes was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, within the Lavaux-Oron area.
On January 1, 2012, Les Tavernes joined with several other towns. These towns were Bussigny-sur-Oron, Châtillens, Chesalles-sur-Oron, Ecoteaux, Oron-la-Ville, Oron-le-Châtel, Palézieux, Les Thioleyres, and Vuibroye. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Oron.
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Exploring the Geography of Les Tavernes
Les Tavernes covered an area of about 2.3 square kilometers (0.9 square miles). This is roughly the size of 320 football fields!
Most of the land, about 72%, was used for agriculture. This means farmers grew crops or raised animals there. Forests covered about 22% of the area, providing green spaces and homes for wildlife. The remaining small part was used for buildings and roads.
The area also had some rivers and lakes, making up about 1.7% of the land.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. It often tells a story about its history.
The coat of arms for Les Tavernes was described as Sable, a Bend lozengy Argent and Gules between two Cups Or.
- Sable means black.
- Bend lozengy Argent and Gules means a diagonal band with silver and red diamond shapes.
- Two Cups Or means two golden cups.
Population and People of Les Tavernes
In 2010, Les Tavernes had a population of 130 people. Over the ten years before that (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living there grew by about 18%. This growth happened because new people moved in and more babies were born than people who passed away.
Most people in Les Tavernes spoke French. A few people also spoke German or Portuguese.
In 2009, the population included:
- Children (0-9 years old): 12.4%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 14.0%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 10.1%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 36.5%
- Seniors (60-89 years old): 27.1%
Many people in Les Tavernes were married. In 2000, about 59.5% of the homes were owned by the people living in them. This means they didn't pay rent.
The chart below shows how the population of Les Tavernes changed over many years:
Important Historical Sites
One very important place in Les Tavernes is the De Haut Crêt Abbey. An Cistercian abbey is a special kind of monastery where monks or nuns live and worship. This abbey is considered a heritage site of national significance. This means it's a very important historical and cultural place in Switzerland.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Les Tavernes was very low, at just 1.2%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Most jobs in Les Tavernes were in:
- Agriculture: This includes farming and working with animals.
- Construction: Building homes, roads, and other structures.
- Services: Jobs like teaching, science, or other professional services.
In 2008, there were 45 full-time jobs in the area. Many people who lived in Les Tavernes worked in other towns. About 19% of working people used public transportation to get to their jobs, while 36.2% drove their own cars.
Religion in Les Tavernes
According to a survey in 2000, most people in Les Tavernes belonged to a Christian church.
- About 13.9% were Roman Catholic.
- About 60.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or had no religious beliefs.
Education and Schools
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Les Tavernes, many adults had completed a good level of schooling. About 36.1% had finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Also, 11.5% had gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 19 students in the Les Tavernes school district.
- Students attend primary school for four years.
- After that, they go to lower secondary school for six years.
Some students living in Les Tavernes went to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns came to school in Les Tavernes.
See also
In Spanish: Les Tavernes para niños
