Palézieux facts for kids
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Palézieux
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 Palézieux
Location in Switzerland
Palézieux
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.77 km2 (2.23 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 1,326 | |
| • Density | 229.81/km2 (595.2/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Paléziens Les Boudins |
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| Postal code |
1607 Palézieux-Village
1607 Palézieux-Gare |
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| Localities | Palézieux-Village, Palézieux-Gare, Serix | |
| Surrounded by | Oron-la-Ville, Oron-le-Châtel, Chesalles-sur-Oron, Ecoteaux, Bossonnens (FR), Granges (Veveyse) (FR), Les Thioleyres, Les Tavernes | |
| Twin towns | Vers-Pont-du-Gard (France) | |
Palézieux is a village in Switzerland. It used to be its own town. Since 2012, it is part of the larger town of Oron. Palézieux is located in the Vaud area, which is called a canton.
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History of Palézieux
Palézieux was first mentioned in old writings in the year 1134. Back then, it was known as de Palaisol.
The Old Castle and Bridge
A powerful family called de Palézieux lived here around 1154. They had a castle near the village. You can still see parts of the castle walls today. This castle was important because it controlled a bridge over the Broye River. People had to pay money to cross the bridge. This made the family rich.
In 1700, a big flood washed away the bridge. People asked for a new bridge for many years. Finally, it was rebuilt in 1750. The bridge has been updated over time and is still used today.
How Railways Changed Palézieux
A new part of the village, Palézieux-Gare, grew because of trains. In 1862, a railway line opened between Lausanne and Bern. This line was built away from the old village. The old village then became known as Palézieux-Village.
More train lines were added later. In 1876, a line from Payerne was built. In 1903, a smaller train line to Gruyère was built. Palézieux-Gare became an important train stop.
Geography of Palézieux
Palézieux is located where the Broye River meets two smaller rivers, the Mionne and Biorde. The area has two main parts: Palézieux-Village and Palézieux-Gare.
Palézieux-Village and Palézieux-Gare
Palézieux-Village is about 634 meters (2,080 feet) above sea level. Palézieux-Gare is a bit higher, at 676 meters (2,218 feet). Palézieux-Gare is smaller but very important for trains. It also has a post office.
There is also a small community called Serix. It is about 660 meters (2,165 feet) above sea level. Serix is located northeast of Palézieux-Village.
Land Use in the Area
The area of Palézieux is about 5.8 square kilometers (2.2 square miles).
- Most of the land, about 62%, is used for farming. This includes growing crops and pastures for animals.
- About 25% of the land is covered by forests.
- Around 12% of the land has buildings or roads.
- A very small part, less than 1%, is rivers or lakes.
Transport in Palézieux
Palézieux has two train stations. One is at Palézieux-Village and the other is at Palézieux-Gare.
Train Connections
The Palézieux-Village station is on a line that connects to the main railway line. This main line goes to big cities like Lausanne and Bern. The station at Palézieux-Gare is simply called Palézieux. It is a major stop for trains coming from Lausanne.
Palézieux-Gare is also the end point for a smaller train line. This line goes to the Gruyère region. You can travel by train between the two stations in Palézieux. There is a local train service that runs every hour.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Palézieux has two parts. The top part is gold with a red lion. The bottom part is black. A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town or family.
Population of Palézieux
In 2010, Palézieux had 1,326 people living there. The number of people living in Palézieux has grown a lot since the 1970s.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Palézieux speak French. About 89.9% of the population speaks French. The next most common language is German, spoken by about 4.4% of people. A smaller number of people speak Portuguese or Italian.
Age Groups
The population of Palézieux includes people of all ages.
- About 12.5% are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Another 12.2% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up about 58.7% of the population.
- Seniors, aged 60 and older, make up about 16.7% of the population.
The historical population is given in the following chart:
Twin Town
Palézieux has a special friendship with another town. It is twinned with Vers-Pont-du-Gard in France. This means they share cultural and educational links.
Economy of Palézieux
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Palézieux was 5.7%. This means that 5.7% of people looking for work could not find a job.
Types of Jobs
Palézieux has jobs in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 32 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in factories and construction. About 289 people worked in this area. Many of these jobs were in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services. About 203 people worked in this area. Examples include selling cars, transport, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Palézieux also travel to other towns for work. About 22% of workers used public transport. About 57% used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Palézieux
In 2000, people in Palézieux followed different religions.
- About 25.9% were Roman Catholic.
- About 46.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups included Orthodox Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists.
- About 13% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Palézieux
Many people in Palézieux have completed their education.
- About 34.9% of adults finished high school.
- About 11.3% went on to college or university.
Schools in the Area
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 153 students in the Palézieux school district.
- Children can attend two years of optional pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years. There were 82 students in primary school.
- Lower secondary school lasts for six years. There were 71 students in these schools.
Some students from Palézieux go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Palézieux.
See also
In Spanish: Palézieux para niños
