Paudex facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paudex
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Paudex village
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 Paudex
Location in Switzerland
Paudex
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,540 | |
| • Density | 3,140/km2 (8,140/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1094
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| Surrounded by | Belmont-sur-Lausanne, Lugrin (FR-74), Lutry, Pully | |
Paudex is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Vaud area, which is like a state or canton. Paudex is part of the Lavaux-Oron District and is very close to the bigger city of Lausanne.
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A Look Back in Time
Paudex has a long history! The first time anyone wrote about it was in the year 1220. Back then, it was called Paudais.
Where is Paudex?
Paudex is a small place, covering about 0.5 square kilometers (0.19 square miles). Imagine an area half the size of a square kilometer!
How the Land is Used
A small part of the land, about 8.3%, is used for farming. About 10.4% of the area is covered by forests. Most of Paudex, about 83.3%, has buildings and roads. A tiny bit, 2.1%, is rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up area, 64.6%, has houses and other buildings. Roads and transportation take up 14.6%. Parks and green spaces make up 4.2%.
Changes in Districts
Paudex used to be part of the Lausanne District. But on August 31, 2006, that district changed. Paudex then became part of the new Lavaux-Oron District.
Location by the Lake
This town is right next to Lake Geneva. It sits between the towns of Pully and Lutry.
Paudex's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. Paudex's coat of arms has a red background. It shows a wavy silver line, which might represent water. Above the line, there's a silver rooster walking.
Who Lives in Paudex?
Paudex has a population of about 1,364 people. As of 2008, about 29.5% of the people living there were from other countries.
Population Changes
Over the past 10 years (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people in Paudex changed a little. It grew by about 0.4% each year. This change is due to people moving in and out, and new babies being born.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Paudex speak French, about 83.7% of the population. German is the second most common language, spoken by 4.6% of people. About 3.2% of residents speak Italian.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 13.3% of the people in Paudex were born there. About 37.6% were born in the same canton (Vaud). Another 17.7% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. About 28.4% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
Here's a look at the different age groups in Paudex as of 2009:
- Children (0-9 years old): 8.3%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 11.9%
- Young Adults (20-29 years old): 10.6%
- Adults (30-39 years old): 13.7%
- Adults (40-49 years old): 15.5%
- Adults (50-59 years old): 13.7%
- Seniors (60-69 years old): 13.7%
- Seniors (70-79 years old): 8.1%
- Seniors (80-89 years old): 3.9%
- Seniors (90 and older): 0.7%
Households and Homes
In 2000, there were 614 households in Paudex. On average, about 2.2 people lived in each home. About 35.9% of households had only one person.
Most of the buildings in Paudex are single-family homes (55.4%). There are also multi-family buildings (23.6%) and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Historical Population Growth
The chart below shows how the population of Paudex has changed over many years. You can see how it has grown from a small number to over a thousand people.
Jobs and Money
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Paudex was 4.9%. This means that about 4.9% of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Working in Paudex
In 2008, there were different types of jobs in Paudex:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming or fishing. There were 6 people working in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in factories or construction. There were 122 people working here.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, or hospitals. There were 719 people working in this sector.
Many people who live in Paudex also work there. About 43.2% of the workers were women.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, many people traveled for work. About 468 workers came into Paudex for their jobs. However, 617 workers left Paudex to work in other towns. This means more people leave Paudex for work than come in.
Most people used public transportation (26.1%) or their own car (56.7%) to get to work.
Beliefs and Religions
Based on a survey in 2000, here's a look at the different religions in Paudex:
- About 40.8% of people were Roman Catholic.
- About 34.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, like the Eastern Orthodox Church.
- About 1.43% of the population was Jewish.
- About 2.57% of the population was Islamic.
- A few people were Buddhist or Hindu.
- About 12.9% of people said they didn't belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Learning and Schools
Many people in Paudex have a good education. About 37.1% of the population has finished high school (called upper secondary education). About 20.7% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
School System
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 113 students in the Paudex school district.
- The Vaud canton (state) offers two years of optional pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 51 students in this program.
- Lower secondary school is required for six years, with 60 students attending.
- A few students were also homeschooled or attended other types of schools.
In 2000, 13 students came to Paudex schools from other towns. However, 178 students from Paudex went to schools outside of the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Paudex para niños
