Meinier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meinier
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 Meinier
Location in Switzerland
Meinier
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.95 km2 (2.68 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,115 | |
| • Density | 304.32/km2 (788.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1252
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| Surrounded by | Choulex, Collonge-Bellerive, Corsier, Gy, Jussy, Presinge | |
Meinier is a lovely municipality, which is like a town or district, located in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It's a part of the beautiful country of Switzerland.
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A Look Back in Time: Meinier's History
Meinier has a long history! It was first written about in the year 1153. Back then, it was called de maniaco. Later, around 1344, its name changed a bit to Meignier.
Exploring Meinier's Geography
Meinier covers an area of about 6.96 square kilometers (that's about 2.69 square miles). A big part of this land, about 80.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 3.3% of the area.
About 14.8% of Meinier is built up with buildings and roads. A small part, 0.4%, includes rivers or lakes. The remaining 1.1% is land that isn't used for farming or building.
Most of the water in Meinier is found in lakes. The municipality is located on the left side of Lake Geneva.
Villages and Hamlets in Meinier
Meinier is made up of several smaller areas. These include the main village of Meinier and other small settlements called hamlets. Some of these hamlets are Carre d'Amont, Carre d'Aval (also known as Le Carre), Compois, Essert, and Corsinge.
The municipality is also divided into sub-sections like Meinier - Pallanterie, Meinier - Essert, Meinier - village, Covéry, Corsinge, Compois, Carre-d'Aval, and Carre-d'Amont.
People of Meinier: Demographics
Meinier has a population of about 2,115 people. In 2008, about 18.8% of the people living here were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by 8.6%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Meinier speak French. In 2000, about 86.1% of the population spoke French. The second most common language was English, spoken by about 4.0% of the people. German was third, spoken by 3.7%. A smaller number of people spoke Italian or Romansh.
Age Groups in Meinier
Looking at the population in 2000, children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up about 25.5% of the population. Adults (ages 20–64) were the largest group, at 62.5%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 12% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 691 private households in Meinier. On average, there were 2.4 people living in each home. About 30.4% of households had only one person. Many households were married couples, some with children and some without. There were also single parents living with their children.
Most of the buildings in Meinier are single-family homes. In 2000, about 52.6% of the inhabited buildings were single-family homes. There were also multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Meinier's population has changed throughout history. You can see how the number of people living here has grown over many centuries.
Important Heritage Sites
Meinier is home to some important historical places. The ruins of Rouelbeau Castle are considered a very important Swiss heritage site. This means it's a special place that helps tell the story of Switzerland.
Also, the entire hamlet of Carre is listed as a Swiss Heritage Site. This shows that the whole area has historical value.
Meinier's Economy: How People Work
In 2010, Meinier had an unemployment rate of 3.5%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted to work couldn't find jobs.
Many people in Meinier work in different types of jobs. In 2008, about 76 people worked in the primary economic sector, which mainly involves farming. There were 19 businesses in this area.
About 268 people worked in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There were 39 businesses in this sector.
The largest group of workers, 317 people, were in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, education, and healthcare. There were 48 businesses in this sector.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, many people who lived in Meinier traveled outside the municipality for work. About 679 people commuted away from Meinier. At the same time, 180 workers came into Meinier from other places for their jobs.
Most people used a private car to get to work (65.5%). About 12% used public transportation.
Religion in Meinier
According to the 2000 census, many people in Meinier are Roman Catholic, making up about 44.8% of the population. Another large group, about 20.8%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Smaller numbers of people belonged to other Christian churches, like Orthodox churches. There were also people who were Jewish or Islamic. Some people chose not to state their religion or said they had no religion.
Education in Meinier
Education is important in Meinier. In 2000, about 32.9% of the population had completed upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, 21.9% had completed higher education, such as university or a specialized college.
School System
During the 2009-2010 school year, there were 369 students in Meinier's school system. In the Canton of Geneva, young children can attend two years of non-required Kindergarten.
The school system also includes six years of primary school. Some children attend smaller, specialized classes. After primary school, there are three years of required lower secondary school, followed by optional advanced schools.
Many students from Meinier also attended schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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The coat of arms for Meinier
See also
In Spanish: Meinier para niños
