Rennaz facts for kids
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Rennaz
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 Rennaz
Location in Switzerland
Rennaz
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Aigle | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.19 km2 (0.85 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 892 | |
| • Density | 407.3/km2 (1,054.9/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Renard | |
| Postal code |
1847
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| Surrounded by | Noville, Roche, Villeneuve | |
Rennaz is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is part of the Aigle district.
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History of Rennaz
Rennaz was first mentioned in official records way back in 1252. It was called ad villam de rayna then.
Geography and Location
Rennaz covers an area of about 2.19 square kilometers (which is about 0.85 square miles). A big part of this land, about 67.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover a small part, about 1.8%. The rest of the land, about 31.1%, has buildings and roads. A tiny bit, 0.5%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
The town is located in the Aigle district, right next to the Rhone river.
Rennaz Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Rennaz has a special design. It is split into two parts: the top part is black, and the bottom part is gold. On top of both parts, there is a red fox standing on its back legs. This design is called Per fess Sable and Or, overall a Fox rampant Gules.
People of Rennaz (Demographics)
Rennaz has a population of about 892 people. In 2008, about 29.8% of the people living there were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by 12.6%. This growth happened because more people moved to Rennaz and more babies were born than people died.
Most people in Rennaz speak French, about 87.1%. Some people also speak German (3.7%) or Italian (3.5%).
In 2000, about 18.2% of the people living in Rennaz were born there. About 43.7% were born in the same canton (Vaud). The rest were born in other parts of Switzerland (16.1%) or outside of Switzerland (20.9%).
Age Groups in Rennaz
In 2009, the population of Rennaz included:
- Children (0-9 years old): 12.5%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 11.9%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 12.1%
- Adults (30-39 years old): 14.3%
- Adults (40-49 years old): 18.9%
- Adults (50-59 years old): 12.9%
- Seniors (60-69 years old): 9.3%
- Seniors (70-79 years old): 5.4%
- Seniors (80-89 years old): 2.1%
- Seniors (90 and older): 0.7%
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 230 homes in Rennaz, with about 2.4 people living in each home on average. About 28.7% of homes had only one person living in them. Many homes were for married couples, some with children and some without. There were also some single parents living with their children.
Most of the buildings in Rennaz are single-family homes. In 2000, 52% of the inhabited buildings were single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1981 and 1990.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Rennaz has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Rennaz was 5.4%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Most jobs in Rennaz are in the tertiary sector, which includes services like sales, restaurants, and education. In 2008, there were 405 people working in this sector. A smaller number of people worked in agriculture (15 people) and manufacturing (1 person).
Many people who live in Rennaz travel to other towns for work. Also, many people from other towns come to Rennaz to work. In 2000, about 13.2% of workers used public transportation, and 65% used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Rennaz
Based on the 2000 census, the main religions in Rennaz were:
- Roman Catholic: 37.2% of the population
- Swiss Reformed Church: 41.2% of the population
There were also smaller groups of people who belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. About 10.09% of the population did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Rennaz
Education is important in Rennaz. About 46.2% of the people have finished high school (called non-mandatory upper secondary education in Switzerland). Also, about 9.6% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 89 students in the Rennaz school district. The canton (Vaud) provides two years of optional pre-school. There were 55 students in primary school and 33 students in lower secondary school. Some students also learned at home or in other special schools.
Many students from Rennaz go to schools outside the town, and students from other towns come to school in Rennaz.
See also
- In Spanish: Rennaz para niños
