Prévonloup facts for kids
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Prévonloup
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 Prévonloup
Location in Switzerland
Prévonloup
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.84 km2 (0.71 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 746 m (2,448 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 202 | |
| • Density | 109.8/km2 (284.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1682
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| Surrounded by | Billens-Hennens (FR), Dompierre, Lovatens, Romont (FR) | |
Prévonloup is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Broye-Vully area, which is part of the canton of Vaud. Prévonloup sits on the right side of the Broye river. It is found between the towns of Lucens and Romont.
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History of Prévonloup
Prévonloup has a long history! It was first written about in official documents in 1336. Back then, its name was Provalour. A few years later, in 1340, it was called Provonlou. By 1440, the name had changed again to Prévondloup.
Geography of Prévonloup
Prévonloup covers an area of about 1.84 square kilometers (0.71 square miles). Most of this land is used for farming. About 79.3% of the area is farmland. Forests cover another 12.0% of the land. The remaining 7.6% of the land is where buildings and roads are located.
The town used to be part of the Moudon District. However, in 2006, it became part of the new Broye-Vully district.
Prévonloup's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Prévonloup's coat of arms is divided into two parts. One part is silver (or white) and the other is red. On this design, you can see two special boxes called pyxes. These pyxes are colored opposite to the background they are on.
Population and People
Prévonloup has a population of about 122 people. This number can change a bit each year. In recent years, the population has grown by about 11.8%. This growth is due to both new people moving in and more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Prévonloup speak French. About 91.2% of the residents use French as their main language. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 7.9% of the people. A small number of people also speak Albanian.
Where People Come From
Many people living in Prévonloup were also born there. About 36% of the population in 2000 were born in the town. Another 32.5% were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 26.3% came from other parts of Switzerland. A small group, 5.3%, were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Prévonloup
The town has a mix of different age groups.
- About 12.0% of the population are young children (0-9 years old).
- Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 15.5% of the population.
- Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a large part of the population.
- About 27.5% of the population are seniors (60 years and older).
Households in Prévonloup
In Prévonloup, there are about 51 private households. On average, each household has about 2.2 people. Some households have only one person living in them. Others are families with children or married couples without children.
The historical population of Prévonloup is shown in this chart:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Prévonloup was 3.8%. This means a small number of people were looking for jobs.
What People Do for Work
People in Prévonloup work in different areas:
- Farming: About 14 people work in farming, which is called the primary economic sector. There are 5 businesses related to farming.
- Manufacturing: About 8 people work in manufacturing, which is the secondary sector. There are 3 businesses in this area.
- Services: About 15 people work in the service industry, called the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, and working in restaurants. There are 6 businesses in this sector.
Many residents of Prévonloup travel outside the town for work. About 8.3% use public transportation to get to their jobs. A larger number, 54.2%, use their own cars to commute.
Religion
Based on information from 2000, most people in Prévonloup are Christian. About 19.3% are Roman Catholic. A larger group, 61.4%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belong to other Christian churches. A small number of people are Islamic. About 10.53% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education
In Prévonloup, many adults have completed their education. About 36.0% have finished high school. A smaller group, 3.5%, have gone on to higher education, like university.
Schools in Prévonloup
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 24 students in the Prévonloup school district.
- The canton (state) of Vaud offers two years of optional pre-school.
- The primary school program lasts for four years. There were 16 students in the town's primary school.
- After primary school, students attend lower secondary school for six years. There were 8 students in these schools.
Some students from Prévonloup attend schools in other towns. In 2000, 15 students traveled outside the municipality for their schooling.
See also
In Spanish: Prévonloup para niños
