Oron-le-Châtel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oron-le-Châtel
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Oron-le-Châtel train station and Oron Castle
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 Oron-le-Châtel
Location in Switzerland
Oron-le-Châtel
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 722 m (2,369 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 293 | |
| • Density | 232.5/km2 (602/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Tournesols | |
| Postal code |
1608
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| Surrounded by | Chapelle (Glâne) (FR), Chesalles-sur-Oron, Palézieux, Oron-la-Ville | |
Oron-le-Châtel was a small town in Switzerland. It used to be its own municipality in the Vaud canton. In 2012, it joined with several other towns to form a new, bigger municipality called Oron.
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History of Oron-le-Châtel
Oron-le-Châtel was first mentioned in old records in 1137. That's almost 900 years ago! It was known as Oruns back then.
Geography of Oron-le-Châtel
Oron-le-Châtel covered about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles). A lot of its land, about half, was used for farming. About 30% was covered in forests. Around 14% had buildings and roads.
The town is located on the right side of the Broye river. Until 2006, it was part of the Oron District. After that, it became part of the new Lavaux-Oron District.
Oron-le-Châtel's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Oron-le-Châtel's coat of arms is a black shield with a golden eagle on it. This design is called Sable, an Eagle Or.
People of Oron-le-Châtel
In 2010, Oron-le-Châtel had 293 people living there. Over the ten years before that, the population grew quite a bit, by about 42.5%. Most of this growth was because people moved into the town.
Most people in Oron-le-Châtel speak French. A smaller number speak German or Swedish.
The town has people of all ages. In 2009, about 13% of the population were young children (0-9 years old). About 19% were teenagers (10-19 years old). Adults aged 40-49 made up the largest group, about 21% of the population.
Important Buildings and Sites
Oron Castle is a very important historical site in Switzerland. It is listed as a national heritage site. The castle also has a special library. The entire old part of Oron-le-Châtel is recognized as a Swiss Heritage Site.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Oron-le-Châtel was low, at 2.1%. Many people worked in different areas.
- Farming: About 13 people worked in farming, which is called the primary economic sector.
- Manufacturing and Building: About 6 people worked in making things or in construction. This is the secondary sector.
- Services: About 20 people worked in the service industry. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, and hotels. This is the tertiary sector.
Most people who lived in Oron-le-Châtel traveled to other towns for work. About 17% used public transportation, and nearly 60% used a private car.
Religion in Oron-le-Châtel
Based on a 2000 survey, many people in Oron-le-Châtel were Protestant, about 43%. Around 24% were Roman Catholic. Some people belonged to other Christian churches. About 16% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Oron-le-Châtel
Many adults in Oron-le-Châtel have finished high school. Some have also gone on to get higher education from a university or a special college.
In the 2009-2010 school year, there were 49 students in the local school district.
- Primary School: Students attended primary school for four years. There were 23 students in the primary school program.
- Lower Secondary School: This program lasted for six years. There were 26 students in these schools.
Many students from Oron-le-Châtel also attended schools in other towns.
Images for kids
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Oron Chateau - 2011 - 01.jpg
Oron-le-Châtel train station and Oron Castle
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Coat of arms of Oron-le-Châtel
See also
In Spanish: Oron-le-Ch%C3%A2tel para ni%C3%B1os
