Orzens facts for kids
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 Orzens
Location in Switzerland
Orzens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 622 m (2,041 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 201 | |
| • Density | 47.9/km2 (123.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1413
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| Surrounded by | Bioley-Magnoux, Cronay, Essertines-sur-Yverdon, Gossens, Oppens, Pailly, Ursins | |
Orzens is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Vaud canton and the Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
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History of Orzens
Orzens was first mentioned in old records in the year 1177. Back then, its name was spelled Orsens.
Geography of Orzens
Orzens covers an area of about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 79.5%, is used for farming. This means people grow crops and raise animals there.
About 15.7% of Orzens is covered by forests. The remaining 4.8% of the land has buildings and roads. Most of the buildings are homes.
Orzens is located in the wooded hills. It sits above the left side of the Mentue river. The municipality includes the main village of Orzens and a smaller settlement called Champs Plats.
Orzens Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. The coat of arms for Orzens has a silver background. It features a red "saltire," which is an X-shaped cross. On top of the red cross, there is a six-pointed star. This star is also silver, with a thin black outline.
People of Orzens
Orzens has a population of about 207 people. Most people in Orzens speak French as their main language. About 95.9% of the residents speak French. A small number of people also speak German or English.
The age groups in Orzens are quite varied. About 6.5% of the population are young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 11.5% of the population.
Most adults are between 20 and 59 years old. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 24% of the population.
Economy and Jobs in Orzens
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Orzens was low, at 2.6%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Many people in Orzens work in farming. This is called the primary economic sector. There are also jobs in manufacturing and construction. These are part of the secondary sector. A few people work in the tertiary sector, which includes things like sales and education.
Most workers in Orzens travel outside the municipality for their jobs. About 72.8% of working residents use a private car to get to work.
Religion in Orzens
According to a census from 2000, most people in Orzens are Christian. About 70.1% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 8.6% are Roman Catholic. Some people belong to other Christian churches. About 11.68% of the population do not belong to any church.
Weather in Orzens
Orzens experiences an average of 123.8 days with rain or snow each year. The town receives about 999 millimeters (39 inches) of precipitation annually.
June is usually the wettest month. During June, Orzens gets about 99 millimeters (3.9 inches) of rain or snow. It rains or snows for about 11.4 days in June. The month with the most days of precipitation is May, with an average of 12.3 days. February is the driest month.
Education in Orzens
Many adults in Orzens have completed their education. About 33.5% of the population have finished high school. About 9.6% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 17 students in the Orzens school district. The local school system provides two years of optional pre-school. Primary school lasts for four years. There were 9 students in primary school. Lower secondary school lasts for six years, and 8 students were in those schools.
Some students from Orzens attend schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Orzens.
Sport in Orzens
Orzens has been part of a major sporting event. Stage three of the 2024 Tour de Suisse Women cycling race passed through Orzens. This happened on Monday, June 17th.
Images for kids
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The official coat of arms for Orzens.
See also
In Spanish: Orzens para niños
