Préverenges facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Préverenges
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Préverenges village center
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 Préverenges
Location in Switzerland
Préverenges
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.87 km2 (0.72 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 405 m (1,329 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 5,242 | |
| • Density | 2,803/km2 (7,260/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1028
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| Surrounded by | Denges, Lonay, Morges, Publier (FR-74), Saint-Sulpice | |
| Twin towns | Préveranges (France) | |
Préverenges is a town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud, which is like a state or province. Préverenges is part of the Morges district.
This town is very close to the big city of Lausanne, making it a suburb where many people live and work.
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History of Préverenges
Préverenges was first written about in the year 1224. Back then, it was spelled Preverenges. This shows that the town has a long history, going back over 800 years!
Geography and Location
Préverenges is a small town, covering about 1.9 square kilometers (which is about 0.73 square miles).
A good part of the land, about 32.8%, is used for farming. About 5.4% of the area is covered by forests. Most of the town, 60.2%, is built up with buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.5%, includes rivers or lakes.
The town is located right on the edge of Lake Geneva, which is a very large and famous lake. It's also found along the main road that connects Lausanne and Geneva.
Before 2006, Préverenges was part of the old Morges District. Now, it is part of the newer, larger Morges district.
What is the Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. The coat of arms for Préverenges is blue (Azure). On it, you can see a sailboat facing forward with two silver (Argent) sails.
Who Lives in Préverenges?
Préverenges has a population of about 4,000 to 5,000 people. As of 2008, about 27.4% of the people living there were from other countries.
Most people in Préverenges speak French, which is the main language. About 84.1% of the population speaks French. Some people also speak German (5.1%) and Italian (3.0%).
Many people who live in Préverenges were born there, or in the same canton (state) of Vaud. Others moved there from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
The population of Préverenges has been growing. This growth comes from new babies being born and people moving into the town.
Age Groups in Préverenges
The town has a mix of different age groups:
- About 11.8% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Around 10.5% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults between 20 and 59 make up a large part of the population.
- About 20.5% of the population are seniors, aged 60 and older.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were about 1,754 homes in Préverenges. On average, about 2.3 people lived in each home. Many homes were for single people, and some were for larger families.
Most of the buildings in Préverenges are single-family homes. There are also many buildings with multiple apartments. New homes are still being built in the town.
Population Growth Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Préverenges has changed over many years:
Twin Town
Préverenges has a special connection with another town called Préveranges in France. They are "twinned" towns, which means they have a friendly relationship and often share culture or ideas.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Préverenges was 4.6%. This means that 4.6% of people who wanted to work did not have a job.
Many people in Préverenges work in different types of jobs:
- Some work in the primary sector, like farming.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector, which includes services like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Many people who live in Préverenges travel to other towns for work. Also, some people from outside Switzerland come to Préverenges to work. Most people use private cars to get to work, but some use public transportation.
Religion in Préverenges
According to a census in 2000, many people in Préverenges are Christian.
- About 37.0% were Roman Catholic.
- About 38.0% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller numbers of people belonged to other Christian churches, or other religions like Judaism or Islam.
- About 13.98% of the population said they did not belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Préverenges
Education is important in Préverenges. Many adults have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were over 500 students in the Préverenges school district.
- The canton (state) of Vaud offers two years of optional pre-school.
- Students attend primary school for four years.
- After primary school, there is a six-year lower secondary school program.
- Some students are also home-schooled or attend other types of schools.
Many students who live in Préverenges go to school in other towns, and students from other towns also come to Préverenges for school.
See also
In Spanish: Préverenges para niños
