Rivaz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Rivaz
Location in Switzerland
Rivaz
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 337 | |
| • Density | 1,087/km2 (2,820/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1071
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| Surrounded by | Chexbres, Meillerie (FR-74), Puidoux, Saint-Gingolph (FR-74), Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux) | |
Rivaz is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Vaud canton, which is like a state or region. Rivaz is part of the Lavaux-Oron District. It is known for its beautiful vineyards and its location right by Lake Geneva.
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A Look at Rivaz
Rivaz is the smallest municipality in the Vaud canton along Lake Geneva. It includes the main village of Rivaz and a tiny settlement called Sallaz.
Rivaz Through Time
The first time Rivaz was ever written about was in the year 1138. Back then, it was called Ripa.
Where is Rivaz?
Rivaz is a very small place, covering only about 0.31 square kilometers (0.12 square miles). A large part of this area, about 67.7%, is used for farming, especially for growing grapes in vineyards.
About 22.6% of the land has buildings or roads on it. A small part, about 6.5%, is covered by rivers or lakes. The municipality used to be part of the Lavaux District. In 2006, it became part of the new Lavaux-Oron district.
What Does the Rivaz Flag Look Like?
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Rivaz is quite simple. It shows a wavy line that divides the shield into two parts. The top part is gold, and the bottom part is blue.
People of Rivaz
Rivaz has a population of about 360 people. In 2008, about 17.9% of the people living there were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by about 7.9%.
Most people in Rivaz, about 83.6%, speak French. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 5.7% of the people. About 4.1% of the population speaks Portuguese.
Many people living in Rivaz were born there or in the same canton. In 2000, about 32.8% of the people were born in Rivaz. Another 34.1% were born in the Vaud canton.
How the Population Has Changed
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Rivaz has changed over many years.
Important Cultural Sites
Rivaz is a special place because it is part of the Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces. This area is so important and beautiful that UNESCO has named it a World Heritage Site. This means it's a place that is important to the whole world. The entire village of Rivaz is also listed as a Swiss heritage site.
How People Work in Rivaz
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Rivaz was very low, at only 0.9%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Many people in Rivaz work in agriculture, especially in the vineyards. This is called the primary economic sector. Some people work in manufacturing or construction, which is the secondary sector. Others work in services like hotels, restaurants, or sales, which is the tertiary sector.
Most people who live in Rivaz travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 108 people left Rivaz for their jobs, while only 38 people came into Rivaz to work. About 12.4% of workers used public transportation, and 62.7% drove their own cars.
Beliefs and Religions
In 2000, about 25.2% of the people in Rivaz were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 58.7%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or other religions. About 10.73% of the population did not belong to any church.
Learning and Schools
Many adults in Rivaz have a good education. About 37.5% have finished high school, and 22.7% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 52 students in the Rivaz school district. The canton of Vaud provides two years of optional pre-school. Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 34 students in primary school in Rivaz. Lower secondary school lasts for six years, and there were 18 students in those schools.
In 2000, 9 students came to Rivaz schools from other towns. However, 39 students from Rivaz went to schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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Aerial view (1964)
See also
In Spanish: Rivaz para niños
