Pailly, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Pailly
Location in Switzerland
Pailly
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.77 km2 (2.23 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 642 m (2,106 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 568 | |
| • Density | 98.44/km2 (255.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1416
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| Surrounded by | Essertines-sur-Yverdon, Fey, Oppens, Orzens, Rueyres, Vuarrens | |
Pailly is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gros-de-Vaud area of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
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A Look at Pailly's History
Pailly was first mentioned in old records in 1154. Back then, it was known by the name Parli.
Exploring Pailly's Geography
Pailly covers an area of about 5.77 square kilometers (2.23 square miles). A large part of this land, about 75%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 17.7% of the area. The remaining land, about 6.6%, has buildings and roads.
Most of the built-up area is made of houses and other buildings. The rest is for roads and transportation. All the forested land is covered with thick forests. For farming, most of the land is used for growing crops. Some parts are pastures for animals, and a small bit is for orchards or vineyards.
Pailly used to be part of the Échallens District. But on August 31, 2006, that district was closed. Pailly then became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud district.
The town is located on the left side of the Sauteruz river. It is across from the main road that connects Échallens and Yverdon-les-Bains. Pailly includes the main village and two smaller areas called hamlets: Le Remble and Moulin Pacot.
Pailly's Coat of Arms
The official coat of arms for Pailly has a special design. It shows six vertical stripes, alternating silver and blue. Over these stripes, there is a red diagonal band. On this red band, there are three gold "saltires," which look like X-shapes.
Who Lives in Pailly: Demographics
Pailly has a population of about 424 people. Over the past ten years (1999–2009), the number of people living here has grown by about 15.3%. This growth is mostly because people have moved into Pailly.
Most people in Pailly speak French, about 90%. The second most common language is Portuguese, spoken by about 5% of the people. About 2.8% of the population speaks German.
Many people living in Pailly were born there or in the same canton (region). About 37% were born in Pailly itself. Another 39.8% were born in the same canton of Vaud. About 9.5% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 13.4% were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2008, there were 4 babies born to Swiss citizens and 3 Swiss citizens passed away. This means the Swiss population grew slightly. Also, 6 non-Swiss people moved to Pailly from other countries.
Age Groups in Pailly
Here's a look at the different age groups in Pailly (as of 2009):
- Children (0-9 years old): 12.1% of the population.
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 13.5% of the population.
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 13.0% of the population.
- Adults (30-39 years old): 13.5% of the population.
- Adults (40-49 years old): 14.9% of the population.
- Adults (50-59 years old): 14.6% of the population.
- Seniors (60-69 years old): 10.1% of the population.
- Seniors (70-79 years old): 5.5% of the population.
- Seniors (80-89 years old): 2.1% of the population.
- Seniors (90 and older): 0.7% of the population.
Households in Pailly
In 2000, there were 153 households in Pailly. On average, there were 2.5 people living in each home. About 23.5% of households had only one person. There were also many married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Pailly are single-family homes. Many of these older homes were built before 1919. There are also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
In 2000, there were 170 apartments in Pailly. Most of these apartments were lived in all the time. Only a small number were empty or used only during certain seasons.
The chart below shows how Pailly's population has changed over many years:
Pailly's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Pailly was 2.8%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Many people in Pailly work in the primary economic sector. This includes jobs like farming. There are also jobs in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction. The tertiary sector has jobs in services, like hotels, restaurants, and education.
In 2008, there were 75 full-time jobs in Pailly. Most of these were in agriculture. Other jobs were in manufacturing, construction, and services like education.
Many people who live in Pailly travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 137 people left Pailly for their jobs, while only 32 people came into Pailly to work. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Pailly
Based on the 2000 census, about 20.6% of the people in Pailly were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 62%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches. A small number of people were Islamic or belonged to other religions. About 12.85% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Pailly
Many adults in Pailly have completed a good level of education. About 39.3% have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 10% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 70 students in Pailly's school district. In the Vaud canton, children can attend two years of pre-school, which is not required. The canton also provides support for pre-school care.
The main school program in the canton requires students to attend primary school for four years. In Pailly, there were 39 students in primary school. After that, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 30 students in these schools. A few students were also homeschooled or went to other special schools.
In 2000, 127 students came to Pailly's schools from other towns. At the same time, 54 students from Pailly went to schools outside of the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Pailly (Vaud) para niños
