Lussery-Villars facts for kids
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Lussery-Villars
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 Lussery-Villars
Location in Switzerland
Lussery-Villars
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.74 km2 (1.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 494 m (1,621 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 458 | |
| • Density | 122.46/km2 (317.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1307
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| Surrounded by | Cossonay, Daillens, Dizy, Eclépens, La Sarraz, Penthalaz | |
Lussery-Villars is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud and belongs to the Gros-de-Vaud area. This municipality was created on January 1, 1999, when two smaller towns, Lussery and Villars-Lussery, joined together.
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A Look at Lussery-Villars History
The town of Lussery has a long history. It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1147. Back then, it was known by the name Luseri.
Exploring Lussery-Villars Geography
Lussery-Villars covers an area of about 3.73 square kilometers (about 1.44 square miles). A large part of this land, about 82.6%, is used for farming. This means you'll see many fields and pastures here.
Forests cover about 9.9% of the area, providing green spaces. The rest of the land, about 6.7%, has buildings and roads. There are also small rivers or lakes making up about 0.8% of the area.
Before 2006, Lussery-Villars was part of the Cossonay District. However, on August 31, 2006, it became part of the newer Gros-de-Vaud district.
Understanding the Town's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family, a town, or a country. It often tells a story about its history or features.
The coat of arms for Lussery-Villars has two main parts. The top part shows a silver background with small black rectangles. From the bottom of this section, a red-tongued lion appears, standing on its hind legs. The bottom part of the shield is black. It features three diagonal silver stripes and a gold mining wheel coming from the top.
Who Lives in Lussery-Villars?
Lussery-Villars has a population of about 326 people. Over the past ten years (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living here has grown by about 7.7%. This growth is mostly because people have moved into the town.
Languages Spoken in Lussery-Villars
Most people in Lussery-Villars speak French. About 93.9% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 2.8% of the people. A smaller number, about 1.2%, speak Italian.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 25.4% of the people living in Lussery-Villars were born there. A larger group, about 50.2%, were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 11.3% were born in other parts of Switzerland, and 12.5% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Lussery-Villars
The population of Lussery-Villars includes people of all ages.
- Children (0-9 years old) make up about 7.2% of the population.
- Teenagers (10-19 years old) are about 14.9%.
- Young adults (20-29 years old) are about 12.0%.
- Adults (30-59 years old) make up the largest group, about 49.8%.
- Seniors (60 years and older) are about 15.7% of the population.
Family Life and Homes
In 2000, there were 133 homes in Lussery-Villars, with about 2.4 people living in each home on average. About 29.9% of homes had only one person living in them. There were also many married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Lussery-Villars are single-family homes. In 2000, there were 77 inhabited buildings, and 41 of them were single-family homes. There were also multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
The historical population of Lussery-Villars has changed over time, as shown in the chart below:
Lussery-Villars Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Lussery-Villars was 3.1%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work were looking for jobs.
Types of Jobs
The jobs in Lussery-Villars are divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to natural resources, like farming. In 2008, 19 people worked in this sector, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. In 2008, 3 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs provide services, like working in shops, restaurants, or schools. In 2008, 6 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Lussery-Villars travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 147 residents commuted out of the municipality for their jobs. Most people (80.8%) used a private car to get to work, while a smaller number (3.5%) used public transportation.
Religion in Lussery-Villars
Based on information from 2000, people in Lussery-Villars follow different religions:
- About 20.8% of the population were Roman Catholic.
- About 61.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small group (about 3.06%) belonged to other Christian churches.
- About 14.37% of the people said they had no religion or were atheist.
Education and Schools
Education is important in Lussery-Villars. About 35.2% of the people have finished high school (called upper secondary education). Also, about 16.5% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
School System
In the 2009/2010 school year, 34 students were in the Lussery-Villars school district. The Vaud canton (like a state) provides two years of optional pre-school. Primary school lasts for four years, and in 2009/2010, there were 14 students in the municipal primary school. After primary school, students attend lower secondary school for six years, and there were 20 students in these schools.
Many students from Lussery-Villars attend schools outside the municipality. In 2000, 58 residents went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Lussery-Villars para niños
Images for kids
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A view of Lussery-Villars.
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The coat of arms for Lussery-Villars.
