Les Thioleyres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Les Thioleyres
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 Les Thioleyres
Location in Switzerland
Les Thioleyres
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.93 km2 (0.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 708 m (2,323 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 213 | |
| • Density | 110.4/km2 (285.8/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Thiolérus | |
| Postal code |
1607
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| Surrounded by | Les Tavernes, Palézieux, Granges (Veveyse) (FR), Puidoux | |
Les Thioleyres 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 Thioleyres joined with several other towns. These included Bussigny-sur-Oron, Châtillens, Chesalles-sur-Oron, Ecoteaux, Oron-la-Ville, Oron-le-Châtel, Palézieux, Les Tavernes, and Vuibroye. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Oron.
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Exploring the Land of Les Thioleyres
Les Thioleyres covered an area of about 1.9 square kilometers (0.73 square miles) in 2009. Most of this land was used for farming. Forests also covered a good part of the area.
How Land Was Used
About 86% of the land was used for farming. This means lots of fields for crops and pastures for animals. Forests covered about 7.3% of the area. The remaining 8.3% was built-up. This included buildings and roads.
In the built-up areas, houses and other buildings made up 4.7%. Roads and other transport areas were 2.6%. The forests included heavily wooded areas and smaller groups of trees or orchards.
Farming and Forests
Of the farming land, nearly 60% was used to grow crops. The rest, about 26%, was used as pastures for animals. This shows that agriculture was a very important part of life here.
District Changes
Before 2006, Les Thioleyres was part of the Oron District. After August 31, 2006, the Oron District was closed. Les Thioleyres then became part of the new Lavaux-Oron District.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Les Thioleyres has a special design. It is split down the middle. On one side, it has a gold background with two red shovels. On the other side, it has a black background with a gold shepherd's crook, called a crozier.
People and Population of Les Thioleyres
In 2010, Les Thioleyres had a population of 213 people. A small number of these people, about 2.3%, were foreign nationals living there in 2008.
Population Changes Over Time
From 1999 to 2009, the population grew by about 27.6%. This growth happened for two main reasons. About 15.3% of the change was due to people moving into the area. The other 12.4% was due to more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Les Thioleyres spoke French. In 2000, about 97.7% of the population used French as their main language. A very small number spoke German.
Age Groups of Residents
In 2009, the population included many young people. About 15.7% were children aged 0-9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10-19, made up 14.3% of the population.
Adults aged 20-29 were 12.4%. Those aged 30-39 were 16.6%. People aged 40-49 were 12.9%, and those 50-59 were 13.4%. Older adults, aged 60-69, made up 6.5%. People 70 and older made up a smaller part of the population.
Living Arrangements
In 2000, there were 58 private households in Les Thioleyres. On average, about 2.9 people lived in each home. Some homes had only one person, while others had five or more.
Many homes, about 61.4%, were owned by the people living in them. This means they did not pay rent.
Types of Buildings
In 2000, there were 46 inhabited buildings. About 39.1% were single-family homes. Multi-family buildings made up 23.9%. There were also buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Most apartments were lived in all the time. A few were used only during certain seasons, and a very small number were empty.
Population History
The chart below shows how the population of Les Thioleyres changed over many years.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Les Thioleyres was 3.2%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs could not find them.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, many people worked in the primary economic sector. This means jobs like farming. There were 19 people working in this area, with 8 businesses.
The secondary sector included jobs in manufacturing and construction. There were 31 people working in this sector, with 3 businesses.
The tertiary sector included jobs like services and education. Only 4 people worked in this sector, with 3 businesses.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, 87 residents had jobs. About 40% of these workers were women. Many people who lived in Les Thioleyres worked outside the town. For every person who came to work in Les Thioleyres, about 2.5 people left to work elsewhere.
Most people used a private car to get to work. A smaller number, about 9.2%, used public transportation.
Religious Beliefs
Based on the 2000 census, people in Les Thioleyres followed different religions. About 16.3% were Roman Catholic. The largest group, about 69.2%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Some people belonged to other Christian churches, including one person who was Orthodox. There was also one person who was Buddhist. About 10.5% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Les Thioleyres
Education was important in Les Thioleyres. About 36% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 8.7% had gone on to higher education, such as university.
School System
In the 2009/2010 school year, 32 students were in the Les Thioleyres school district. The Vaud canton (region) offered two years of optional pre-school.
The primary school program lasted four years. There were 17 students in the local primary school. The required lower secondary school program lasted six years, with 15 students attending.
Many students from Les Thioleyres went to schools outside the town. Also, some students from other towns came to school in Les Thioleyres.
See also
In Spanish: Les Thioleyres para niños
