Premier, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Premier
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 Premier
Location in Switzerland
Premier
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.12 km2 (2.36 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 869 m (2,851 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 218 | |
| • Density | 35.62/km2 (92.26/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Promiolians Lè Ricllia-laitia |
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| Postal code |
1324
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| Surrounded by | Les Clées, Bretonnières, Romainmôtier-Envy, Vaulion, Vallorbe | |
Premier is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois area. It is part of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
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History
Premier was first mentioned in official records in the year 1403. Back then, it was known as Prumyer.
Long ago, in the 1300s, there was a small settlement called Lanfrey. This hamlet was located very close to where Premier is today. However, by the 1400s, Lanfrey had disappeared.
Geography
Premier covers an area of about 6.1 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). This is roughly the size of 610 football fields!
Almost half of this land, about 47.4%, is used for farming. Another large part, about 48.4%, is covered by forests. The remaining small portion, about 2.9%, has buildings and roads.
Most of the forested land is dense forest. A small part has orchards or groups of trees. The farmland is used for growing crops, pastures for animals, and alpine pastures.
Premier is located at the base of a mountain called Mont-Buffet. The town itself is a linear village, meaning it stretches out in a line.
Coat of Arms
The official design of Premier's coat of arms is quite special. It shows a plum tree with green leaves and blue plums. This tree is placed on a shield that is half silver and half red.
Who Lives in Premier? (Demographics)
Premier has a population of about 217 people. This number has changed a bit over the years.
Most people in Premier, about 94.2%, speak French. A smaller number speak English (2.4%) or German (1.9%).
Age Groups in Premier
The people living in Premier come from all age groups:
- About 3.2% are young children (0-9 years old).
- Around 12.9% are teenagers (10-19 years old).
- About 15.6% are young adults (20-29 years old).
- Many adults are between 30 and 59 years old (about 41%).
- Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 26.9% of the population.
Homes in Premier
In Premier, there are about 81 homes. On average, about 2.5 people live in each home. Some homes have just one person, while others have five or more.
Most of the buildings where people live are single-family homes. There are also some buildings with multiple apartments. A few buildings are used for both homes and businesses.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Premier's population has changed through history:
Economy: How People Work and Earn Money
In Premier, people work in different types of jobs.
- Some work in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which includes making things in factories.
- The tertiary sector involves jobs that provide services, like working in hotels or restaurants.
Most people who live in Premier travel to other towns for work. About 10.4% use public transportation, and 64.6% drive their own cars.
Religion
Most people in Premier belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. A smaller number are Roman Catholic. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education: Learning in Premier
Many adults in Premier have completed high school. Some have even gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 14 students in Premier's school district.
- The canton (like a state) of Vaud offers two years of optional pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 3 students in Premier's primary school.
- Lower secondary school lasts for six years, and there were 11 students in those schools.
Some students from Premier go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Premier.
