Perly-Certoux facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Perly-Certoux
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Aerial view of Perly-Certoux in 2016
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 Perly-Certoux
Location in Switzerland
Perly-Certoux
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.54 km2 (0.98 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 439 m (1,440 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,127 | |
| • Density | 1,231.1/km2 (3,189/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1258
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| Surrounded by | Bardonnex, Bernex, Confignon, Plan-les-Ouates, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois (FR-74), Soral | |
Perly-Certoux is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It's known for its quiet, green spaces and is a part of the larger Geneva area.
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History of Perly-Certoux
The village of Perly was first mentioned way back in 1124. At that time, it was known as de Perliaco. Certoux, the other part of the municipality, was first written about much later, in 1537, and was called Sartoux.
Exploring Perly-Certoux's Geography
Perly-Certoux covers an area of about 2.53 square kilometers (about 1 square mile). This is how the land is used:
- Most of the land, about 70.4%, is used for farming. This means lots of fields and crops.
- A smaller part, about 3.2%, is covered by forests.
- About 26.9% of the land is built up with buildings and roads.
- A tiny bit, 0.4%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Within the built-up areas, 1.6% are industrial buildings, 12.3% are homes, and 10.7% are roads and transportation areas. Parks and sports fields make up 2.0%. The forested land includes both dense forests and smaller groups of trees. For farming, 51.4% is used for growing crops, 4.7% for pastures, and 14.2% for fruit trees or vineyards. All the water in the area is flowing water, like streams.
The municipality is located on the left side of the Rhone river. It includes two main villages: Perly and Certoux.
People and Population in Perly-Certoux
Perly-Certoux has a population of about 3,000 people. As of 2008, about 23.9% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the past 10 years (1999–2009), the population has grown by about 4.7%. This growth is mostly due to more births than deaths, rather than people moving in.
Most people in Perly-Certoux speak French, which is spoken by about 86.4% of the population. The next most common languages are Italian (3.2%) and German (3.0%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (49.0%) and females (51.0%). Many people living in Perly-Certoux were born there (18.0%) or elsewhere in the same canton (33.6%). About 29.2% of the residents were born outside Switzerland.
The population changes each year due to births, deaths, and people moving in or out. In 2008, there were more births than deaths among Swiss citizens, leading to a small increase. However, when considering all moves, the total population slightly decreased that year.
Age Groups and Households
Looking at the age groups in 2000:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 23.7% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 67.8%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 8.5%.
In 2000, there were 1,152 homes in Perly-Certoux, with an average of 2.3 people per home. About 28.5% of homes had only one person living in them. Many homes were occupied by married couples, with or without children.
Most of the buildings in Perly-Certoux are single-family homes (41.6%) or multi-family buildings (27.8%). Many of these homes were built between 1971 and 1980. In 2000, there were 1,252 apartments in the municipality. Most of these apartments were permanently lived in.
The chart below shows how the population of Perly-Certoux has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs in Perly-Certoux
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Perly-Certoux was 5%. This means that 5 out of every 100 people who wanted a job couldn't find one.
The jobs in Perly-Certoux can be divided into three main types:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to getting raw materials, like farming. In 2008, there were 33 people working in this sector.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories or building. About 564 people worked in this sector, with most in manufacturing.
- Tertiary Sector: This is the service sector, including jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. About 641 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Perly-Certoux travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 1,346 people left the municipality for their jobs, while 721 people came into Perly-Certoux to work. Most people (68.1%) used a private car to get to work, while 16.2% used public transportation.
Religion in Perly-Certoux
According to the 2000 census, many people in Perly-Certoux are Roman Catholic (46.5%). Another large group belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church (18.2%). There are also smaller numbers of people who are Orthodox Christians, Christian Catholics, or belong to other Christian churches.
A small number of people are Muslim (1.98%) or Jewish (0.14%). Some people follow Buddhism or other religions. About 23.54% of the population said they didn't belong to any church, or were agnostic (meaning they don't know if God exists) or atheist (meaning they don't believe in God).
Education in Perly-Certoux
Education is important in Perly-Certoux. About 37.7% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Also, 18.7% have gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
During the 2009-2010 school year, there were 594 students in the Perly-Certoux school system. The Canton of Geneva's education system offers:
- Two years of non-required Kindergarten for young children.
- Six years of primary school, which is mandatory.
- Three years of mandatory lower secondary school.
- Three to five years of optional, advanced secondary schools.
In Perly-Certoux, there were 48 children in pre-kindergarten, 84 students in kindergarten or primary school, and 84 students in lower secondary school. Many students from Perly-Certoux also attend schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Perly-Certoux para niños
