Meyrin facts for kids
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Meyrin
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Meyrin village church and square
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 Meyrin
Location in Switzerland
Meyrin
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.94 km2 (3.84 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 446 m (1,463 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 26,129 | |
| • Density | 2,628.7/km2 (6,808/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1217
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| Surrounded by | Ferney-Voltaire (FR-01), Grand-Saconnex, Prévessin-Moëns (FR-01), Satigny, Vernier | |
Meyrin is a town in Switzerland, located in the Canton of Geneva.
It's famous for being home to CERN, a huge science lab where scientists study tiny particles. Meyrin used to be a small farming village. But in the 1950s, when CERN started building nearby, it grew a lot. Now, it's a busy town with many apartment buildings. Lots of people who live here work at CERN or in the city of Geneva. Part of the Geneva International Airport is also in Meyrin.
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History of Meyrin
Meyrin is a very old place! It was first written about in the year 1153. Back then, it was called Mairin.
About Meyrin's Geography
Meyrin covers an area of about 9.94 square kilometers (3.84 square miles). A big part of this land, about 35.6%, is used for farming. About 4.3% is covered by forests. Most of the land, about 59.1%, has buildings or roads on it. A tiny bit, 0.1%, is rivers or lakes.
The town is located on the right side of the Rhone river. Meyrin includes several smaller areas or villages. Some of these are CERN, Maisonnex, Mategnin, and parts of the airport area like Cointrin.
People Living in Meyrin
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Meyrin has a population of about 26,129. In 2008, about 41.5% of the people living in Meyrin were from other countries. Over ten years (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living here grew by 13.7%. This growth happened because more people moved in and more babies were born than people who passed away.
Most people in Meyrin speak French, about 73.3% of the population. The next most common languages are German (4.2%) and Italian (4.1%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between men and women. About 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women. Many people living in Meyrin were born outside of Switzerland, about 40.8% in 2000.
The population of Meyrin has grown a lot over the years. Here's how it has changed:
Important Heritage Sites
Two important places in Meyrin are considered national heritage sites in Switzerland:
- The Mani House
- The CERN Archives
Meyrin's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Meyrin was 7%. This means 7 out of every 100 people who wanted a job didn't have one.
Many people work in Meyrin. In 2008, there were over 16,000 full-time jobs. These jobs were in different areas:
- A small number of jobs were in farming.
- About 4,000 jobs were in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Over 12,000 jobs were in the service industry. This includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare.
Meyrin is a place where many people come to work. In 2000, about 16,000 workers traveled into Meyrin for their jobs, while about 7,000 residents traveled out for work. Most people use public transportation or private cars to get to work.
Many big companies have offices in Meyrin:
- Skyguide, which controls air traffic in Switzerland, has its main office here.
- EasyJet Switzerland has its main office in Meyrin.
- Hewlett-Packard has its main office for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in Meyrin.
- Chopard, a famous Swiss company that makes watches and jewelry, has its global headquarters in Meyrin. They make many of their watches and jewelry pieces here, including the famous Palme d'Or award for the Cannes Film Festival.
Religion in Meyrin
Based on a 2000 survey, about 40.1% of the people in Meyrin were Roman Catholic. About 14.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Many other people belonged to different Christian churches, or were Muslim (6.17%), Jewish, Buddhist, or Hindu. About 21.4% of the population said they didn't belong to any church.
Education in Meyrin
Education is important in Meyrin. About 30.3% of the people have finished high school. About 13.9% have gone on to get a higher education from a university or college.
During the 2009–2010 school year, there were over 4,100 students in Meyrin's schools.
- Young children can attend two years of non-required Kindergarten.
- Students then go to six years of primary school.
- After primary school, there are three years of required secondary school, followed by optional advanced schools.
Meyrin has six public primary schools. It also has a public library located inside the Forum Meyrin theatre complex.
Transportation in Meyrin
Meyrin has two train stations: Meyrin and Zimeysa. These stations are on the train line that connects Lyon and Geneva. You can catch regular trains from here to places like La Plaine, Bellegarde, and Geneva.
Sports in Meyrin
FC Meyrin is the town's football (soccer) club.
Famous People from Meyrin
- Louis Rendu (1789–1859) – A French Roman Catholic Bishop and scientist.
- Emma Kammacher (1904–1981) – A lawyer, activist, and politician who worked for women's rights.
- Monique Bauer-Lagier (1922–2006) – A politician who strongly supported women's rights.
- Séverine Pont-Combe (born 1979) – A ski mountaineer and long-distance runner.
- Nicholas Medforth-Mills (born 1985) – Formerly Prince Nicholas of Romania.
- Alexander, Archduke of Austria (born 1990)
See also
In Spanish: Meyrin para niños
