Reverolle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reverolle
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 Reverolle
Location in Switzerland
Reverolle
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 585 m (1,919 ft) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 407 | |
| • Density | 339/km2 (880/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1128
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| Surrounded by | Apples, Bussy-Chardonney, Clarmont, Vaux-sur-Morges | |
Reverolle was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Vaud area, specifically in the Morges district. On July 1, 2021, Reverolle joined with several other nearby towns like Apples and Bussy-Chardonney. They all became part of a new, bigger municipality called Hautemorges.
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History of Reverolle
Reverolle is quite old! The first time anyone wrote about it was in the year 1177. Back then, it was known as Ruuilora.
Where is Reverolle?
Reverolle covers an area of about 1.2 square kilometers (or 0.46 square miles). Most of this land, about 80%, is used for farming. A small part, less than 2%, is covered by forests. The rest, about 15%, has buildings and roads.
This town sits on a flat area between the beautiful Lake Geneva and the tall Jura Mountains. Until 2006, Reverolle was part of the old Morges District. After that, it became part of the newer Morges district.
Reverolle's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol, called a coat of arms. Reverolle's coat of arms shows a blue background. On it, there's a silver "chevron" shape, which looks like an upside-down V. Below and above the chevron, there are three silver acorns.
People of Reverolle
Reverolle has a population of about 407 people. A small part of the population, around 10.9%, are people from other countries.
Most people in Reverolle speak French, which is the main language. A few people also speak German or Portuguese.
In 2009, the age groups in Reverolle were:
- About 13.5% were children aged 0 to 9.
- About 17.1% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- About 12.6% were young adults aged 20 to 29.
- About 14.6% were adults aged 30 to 39.
- About 18.3% were adults aged 40 to 49.
- About 12.4% were adults aged 50 to 59.
- About 8.4% were seniors aged 60 to 69.
- A small number were older seniors, aged 70 and above.
The chart below shows how Reverolle's population has changed over many years:
How Reverolle Works (Economy)
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Reverolle was very low, at just 1.1%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Many people in Reverolle work in:
- Agriculture: This is the primary sector, where people work with farming.
- Manufacturing: This is the secondary sector, where people make things.
- Services: This is the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like sales, education, and other services.
Most people who live in Reverolle travel to other towns for work. A good number of them use public transportation, but most use their own cars. The town has a train station on the Bière–Apples–Morges railway, which helps people get around.
Learning in Reverolle (Education)
Many adults in Reverolle have finished high school, and a good number have gone on to college or other higher education.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 65 students in the Reverolle school area. The local government helps provide pre-school for young children. Students attend primary school for four years, and then lower secondary school for six years. Some students also learn at home or go to other special schools.
See also
In Spanish: Reverolle para niños
