Lovatens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lovatens
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 Lovatens
Location in Switzerland
Lovatens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.47 km2 (1.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 712 m (2,336 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 142 | |
| • Density | 40.92/km2 (106.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1682
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| Surrounded by | Billens-Hennens (FR), Brenles, Curtilles, Dompierre, Prévonloup, Sarzens | |
Lovatens is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Vaud canton and the Broye-Vully district.
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A Look Back: Lovatens' History
Lovatens is quite old! The first time it was ever written about was between the years 996 and 1017. Back then, it was called Lovatingis.
Exploring Lovatens: Geography and Landscape
Lovatens covers an area of about 3.47 square kilometers (1.34 square miles). Most of this land, about 78%, is used for farming. Forests cover nearly 18% of the area. The remaining 3.7% is where buildings and roads are found.
The town is located to the right of the Broye river. Lovatens includes the main village and two smaller areas called hamlets: Colans and Prassy.
Lovatens' Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special symbol for a town or family. Lovatens' coat of arms shows a design that is split diagonally. It has a silver (Argent) and red (Gules) background. On top of this, there is a golden (Or) head of Minerva, who was the Roman goddess of wisdom.
Who Lives in Lovatens: Population and Community
Lovatens is a small community. As of 2022, it has a population of 180 people. Most people in Lovatens (about 93%) speak French. A smaller number speak German (around 4.6%) or English (about 2%).
Age Groups in Lovatens
In Lovatens, about 12% of the population are children aged 0-9 years. Another 12.6% are teenagers between 10 and 19 years old. Adults aged 20-59 make up about 50% of the population. Older adults, 60 years and above, account for about 25% of the residents.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 58 private households in Lovatens, with about 2.6 people living in each home on average. Many homes were single-family houses.
Lovatens' Population Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Lovatens has changed over many years. You can see how the number of people living there has gone up and down.
Special Places: Sights in Lovatens
The entire village of Lovatens is considered a very important historical and cultural site in Switzerland. It's part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Working in Lovatens: Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Lovatens was 2.7%. Many people in Lovatens work in agriculture, which is the primary economic sector. This means they work on farms. Some people also work in the tertiary sector, which includes services like sales or vehicle repair.
Most people who live in Lovatens and work, travel outside the town for their jobs. In 2000, about 11% used public transportation, and over half (56.5%) used a private car to get to work.
Beliefs in Lovatens: Religion
Based on a 2000 survey, about 12.6% of the people in Lovatens were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 59.6%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people (about 26.5%) did not belong to any church.
Learning in Lovatens: Education
Many people in Lovatens have completed high school (upper secondary education). About 12.6% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 17 students in the Lovatens school district. The local school system provides pre-school for young children. Students attend primary school for four years, and then lower secondary school for six years.
See also
In Spanish: Lovatens para niños
