Poliez-Pittet facts for kids

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Country	Switzerland
Canton	Vaud
District	Gros-de-Vaud
Area
• Total	5.01 km2 (1.93 sq mi)
Elevation	743 m (2,438 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	830
• Density	165.7/km2 (429.1/sq mi)
Postal code	1041
Surrounded by	Bottens, Dommartin, Froideville, Poliez-le-Grand, Villars-Tiercelin

Poliez-Pittet is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gros-de-Vaud area (or district) in the Vaud region (or canton) of Switzerland. It's a peaceful place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.

A Glimpse into Poliez-Pittet's Past

Poliez-Pittet is quite old! It was first written about between 1160 and 1179, when it was called Poleto. Later, in 1230, people referred to it as Pollie lo Pitet.

Poliez-Pittet's Location and Landscape

Poliez-Pittet covers an area of about 5.01 square kilometers (which is about 1.93 square miles). A big part of this land, about 54.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 35.7% of the area. The remaining 9.4% is where buildings and roads are located.

Most of the built-up area is made up of houses and other buildings (5.0%). Roads and other ways to get around make up 3.4%. All the forested land is covered with thick forests. For farming, 41.9% of the land is used for growing crops, and 12.6% is used as pastures for animals.

The municipality used to be part of the Echallens District. However, that district was closed on August 31, 2006. Poliez-Pittet then became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud district. The town is located on the left side of the Mentue river.

What Does Poliez-Pittet's Coat of Arms Mean?

The coat of arms for Poliez-Pittet is red with a silver Roman soldier's head wearing a gold helmet. The top part of the shield is silver. The name Poliez comes from "Polliacus," which was the name of a local landowner during the Roman times.

Who Lives in Poliez-Pittet?

Poliez-Pittet has a population of about 650 people (as of December 2005). About 6.2% of the people living there are from other countries (as of 2008). Over the last 10 years (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living in Poliez-Pittet has grown by 25%. This growth happened because of people moving in (15%) and more births than deaths (10.5%).

Languages Spoken in Poliez-Pittet

Most people in Poliez-Pittet speak French. About 95.2% of the population speaks French. The second most common language is German (1.8%), followed by Portuguese (1.1%). A few people also speak Italian.

Where People Were Born

About 36.5% of the people living in Poliez-Pittet in 2000 were also born there. Another 41.3% were born in the same region (canton). About 10.5% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 9.9% were born outside of Switzerland.

Population Changes Over Time

In 2008, there were 6 babies born to Swiss citizens and 1 baby born to non-Swiss citizens. In the same year, 4 Swiss citizens and 1 non-Swiss citizen passed away. This means the number of Swiss citizens increased by 2, while the number of foreign residents stayed the same. Overall, the total population of Poliez-Pittet grew by 4.9% in 2008.

Age Groups in Poliez-Pittet

Here's a look at the different age groups in Poliez-Pittet (as of 2009):

• Children (0-9 years old): 11.1%
• Teenagers (10-19 years old): 14.1%
• Young adults (20-29 years old): 10.8%
• Adults (30-39 years old): 14.7%
• Adults (40-49 years old): 19.2%
• Adults (50-59 years old): 11.0%
• Seniors (60-69 years old): 10.7%
• Seniors (70-79 years old): 5.9%
• Seniors (80-89 years old): 2.0%
• Seniors (90 and older): 0.5%

Family Life in Poliez-Pittet

In 2000, there were 212 households in Poliez-Pittet, with an average of 2.5 people living in each.

• About 22.3% of households had only one person.
• There were 56 married couples without children.
• There were 84 married couples with children.
• There were 19 single parents with children.

Historical Population Trends

The chart below shows how the population of Poliez-Pittet has changed over many years:

Poliez-Pittet's Economy and Jobs

As of 2010, the unemployment rate in Poliez-Pittet was 3.5%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.

Main Types of Jobs

In 2008, there were 107 full-time jobs in Poliez-Pittet. These jobs were in different sectors:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to getting raw materials, like farming. There were 25 jobs in agriculture.
• Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. There were 38 jobs in this sector. About 21.1% were in manufacturing, and 81.6% were in construction.
• Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like shops, restaurants, or schools. There were 44 jobs in this sector. Half of these (50%) were in sales or vehicle repair. About 27.3% were in hotels or restaurants, and 6.8% were in education.

Commuting to Work

In 2000, 37 people came into Poliez-Pittet for work, while 237 residents left the town to work somewhere else. This means many people who live in Poliez-Pittet travel to other places for their jobs. Most people (74.2%) used a private car to get to work, while 7.2% used public transportation.

Religion in Poliez-Pittet

Based on a 2000 survey, here's a look at the religious groups in Poliez-Pittet:

• About 46.2% of the people were Roman Catholic.
• About 38.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• A small number (0.92%) were members of an Orthodox church.
• About 2.21% belonged to other Christian churches.
• About 8.47% said they didn't belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
• About 4.79% did not answer the question about their religion.

Education in Poliez-Pittet

Education is important in Poliez-Pittet. About 39.2% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Also, 11.6% have gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.

School System

In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 100 students in the Poliez-Pittet school district.

• The Vaud region offers two years of optional pre-school.
• The primary school program lasts for four years, and there were 47 students in this program.
• The required lower secondary school program lasts for six years, with 52 students attending these schools.
• There was also 1 student who was homeschooled or attended a different kind of school.

In 2000, 183 students came to Poliez-Pittet from other towns to go to school. At the same time, 45 residents of Poliez-Pittet went to schools outside the municipality.

See also

In Spanish: Poliez-Pittet para niños