Oulens-sur-Lucens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oulens-sur-Lucens
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 Oulens-sur-Lucens
Location in Switzerland
Oulens-sur-Lucens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.59 km2 (0.61 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 633 m (2,077 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 51 | |
| • Density | 32.1/km2 (83.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1522
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| Surrounded by | Bussy-sur-Moudon, Forel-sur-Lucens, Lucens, Neyruz-sur-Moudon, Villars-le-Comte | |
Oulens-sur-Lucens was once a small town, or 'municipality,' located in Switzerland. It was part of the Vaud canton and the Broye-Vully district. On July 1, 2011, Oulens-sur-Lucens became part of a larger town called Lucens.
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A Glimpse into Oulens-sur-Lucens' Past
The name Oulens-sur-Lucens first appeared in old records around the years 1403 to 1409. Back then, it was simply known as Olens.
Exploring the Geography of Oulens-sur-Lucens
Oulens-sur-Lucens covers an area of about 1.59 square kilometers (0.61 square miles). Imagine a square about 1.26 km (0.78 miles) on each side!
How the Land Was Used
Most of the land in Oulens-sur-Lucens was used for farming. About 56% of the area was farmland. Forests covered a good portion too, making up about 34.6% of the land. The rest, about 7.5%, had buildings and roads.
Location and Villages
This former town is located on the left side of the Broye river. It included the main village of Oulens-sur-Lucens and a smaller settlement called La Crause. Before 2006, it was part of the Moudon District. Later, it joined the new Broye-Vully district.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. The coat of arms for Oulens-sur-Lucens is described as Per bend Argent and Gules, two Swords bendwise counterchanged. This means it has a shield split diagonally. One part is silver (Argent) and the other is red (Gules). On this shield, there are two swords. They are placed diagonally, and their colors are swapped depending on the background.
Population and Community Life
In 2003, Oulens-sur-Lucens had a population of 51 people. By 2008, about 7.8% of the people living there were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population decreased by about 7.1%.
Languages Spoken
Almost everyone in Oulens-sur-Lucens speaks French. This was true for the entire population in 2000.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 34.6% of the people living in Oulens-sur-Lucens were born there. Another 40.4% were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 17.3% came from other parts of Switzerland, and 5.8% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in the Community
In 2009, the community had a mix of ages:
- Children (0-9 years old): 5.8%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 11.5%
- Young Adults (20-29 years old): 5.8%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 50%
- Seniors (60 years and older): 25%
Family Life and Homes
In 2000, there were 19 private households in Oulens-sur-Lucens. On average, there were 2.7 people living in each home. About 61.1% of the homes were owned by the people living in them. Most of the buildings were single-family homes, making up 60% of all inhabited buildings.
The historical population of Oulens-sur-Lucens is shown in the chart below:
Jobs and the Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Oulens-sur-Lucens was 5.4%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work couldn't find jobs.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, most jobs were in the primary economic sector, which means farming. There were 5 people working in this area. Only 1 person worked in the secondary sector, which includes things like manufacturing. There were no jobs in the tertiary sector, which covers services.
Commuting to Work
Many people living in Oulens-sur-Lucens traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 10 people left the town for their jobs, while only 4 came into Oulens-sur-Lucens to work. Most people (47.8%) used a private car to get to work.
Religious Beliefs
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Oulens-sur-Lucens belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, about 78.8%. A smaller group, 11.5%, were Roman Catholic. About 9.62% of the population did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Oulens-sur-Lucens, about 26.9% of the people had finished high school. About 9.6% had gone on to higher education, like a university.
Schooling in Oulens-sur-Lucens
In the 2009/2010 school year, there was 1 student attending school in the Oulens-sur-Lucens school district. The local school system provides two years of optional pre-school. Primary school lasts for four years, but there were no students in the municipal primary school program. The required lower secondary school program lasts for six years, and there was 1 student in secondary school.
Many students from Oulens-sur-Lucens traveled to schools outside the town. In 2000, 12 residents went to schools in other municipalities.
