Ogens facts for kids
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 Ogens
Location in Switzerland
Ogens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 629 m (2,064 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 301 | |
| • Density | 88.5/km2 (229/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1045
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| Surrounded by | Bercher, Bioley-Magnoux, Correvon, Oppens, Saint-Cierges, Thierrens | |
Ogens is a small village in Switzerland. It is a municipality in the canton of Vaud. You can find it in the Gros-de-Vaud district.
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History of Ogens
Ogens is a very old place. It was first written about in documents from 1166. That means it has been around for many centuries!
Geography of Ogens
Ogens covers an area of about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). A large part of this land, about 61%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 30% of the area. The rest, about 8%, has buildings and roads.
The village is located on a flat area. It sits along the right side of the Mentue river. You can find Ogens between the towns of Echallens and Payerne.
Before 2006, Ogens was part of the Moudon District. Now, it is part of the newer Gros-de-Vaud district.
Ogens Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Ogens is quite special. It shows a silver goat standing up on its back legs. The background of the shield is split into two colors. One side is red, and the other side is green.
Population and People
Ogens has a population of about 256 people. Most people in Ogens speak French. About 96.5% of the population uses French as their main language.
In 2009, the population of Ogens included:
- 34 children who were 9 years old or younger.
- 31 teenagers who were between 10 and 19 years old.
- 30 young adults between 20 and 29 years old.
- 46 people between 30 and 39 years old.
- 37 people between 40 and 49 years old.
- 32 people between 50 and 59 years old.
- 23 people between 60 and 69 years old.
- 21 people between 70 and 79 years old.
- 10 people who were 80 years old or older.
The chart below shows how the population of Ogens has changed over time:
Important Sights
The entire village of Ogens is considered an important historical site. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has special cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Ogens was 3.8%. This means a small number of people were looking for jobs.
Many people in Ogens work in agriculture. This is called the primary economic sector. There are also jobs in manufacturing and construction. These are part of the secondary sector. Some people work in services, like sales or repairs. This is the tertiary sector.
Most people who live in Ogens travel to other towns for work. About 71% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Ogens
In 2000, most people in Ogens were Christian. About 65.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 15.4% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches.
Some people did not belong to any church. A very small number of people were Jewish.
Education in Ogens
Many adults in Ogens have finished high school. About 10% have gone on to higher education. This means they attended a university or a special college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 38 students in the Ogens school district.
- Students attend primary school for four years. In Ogens, there were 26 students in primary school.
- After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 12 students in these schools.
Some students from Ogens go to schools in other towns. In 2000, 36 students from Ogens studied outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Ogens para niños
