Romairon facts for kids
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Romairon
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 Romairon
Location in Switzerland
Romairon
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.89 km2 (1.89 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 807 m (2,648 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 37 | |
| • Density | 7.57/km2 (19.60/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1423
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| Surrounded by | Champagne, Fleurier (NE), Fontanezier, Mauborget, Môtiers (NE), Provence, Vaugondry, Villars-Burquin | |
Romairon used to be a small town, or 'municipality,' in Switzerland. It was located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois area, which is part of the Vaud canton.
On July 1, 2011, Romairon joined with three other towns – Fontanezier, Vaugondry, and Villars-Burquin – to form a new, larger town called Tévenon.
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History of Romairon
Romairon was first mentioned in official records way back in 1403. At that time, its name was written as Romeyron.
The town was part of the Grandson District until August 31, 2006. After that, Romairon became part of the newer Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
Geography and Location
Romairon covers an area of about 4.89 square kilometers (about 1.89 square miles). Most of this land is covered by forests or used for farming.
- About 39.7% of the land is used for farming.
- About 57.1% of the land is covered by forests.
- Only a small part, about 1.4%, has buildings or roads.
The town is located in the mountains. It sits between two peaks called Chasseron and Mont Aubert. It is also right on the border with the Val-de-Travers region.
Coat of Arms
The official coat of arms for Romairon has a special design. It shows a green stripe across a gold background. On the green stripe, there is a brown May-beetle.
Population and People
In 2009, Romairon had a population of 37 people. Over the ten years before that (1999–2009), the population decreased by about 15.9%.
- In 2000, most people in Romairon, about 86.5%, spoke French.
- About 54.1% of the people living in Romairon in 2000 were also born there.
- About 32.4% were born in the same canton (Vaud).
- Only a few people, about 5.4%, were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Romairon (2009)
- Children (0-9 years old): 1 child
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 4 teenagers (10.8%)
- Young Adults (20-29 years old): 5 people (13.5%)
- Adults (30-39 years old): 4 people (10.8%)
- Adults (40-49 years old): 7 people (18.9%)
- Adults (50-59 years old): 5 people (13.5%)
- Seniors (60-69 years old): 5 people (13.5%)
- Seniors (70-79 years old): 4 people (10.8%)
- Seniors (80-89 years old): 2 people (5.4%)
Homes and Households (2000)
In 2000, there were 16 private homes in Romairon. The average number of people living in each home was 2.3.
- 6 homes had only one person living in them.
- 1 home had five or more people.
- About 43.8% of the homes were owned by the people living in them.
Most of the buildings in Romairon were single-family homes. Many of these older homes were built before 1919.
Historical Population Chart
This chart shows how the population of Romairon has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Romairon was 2.6%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
- In 2008, 8 people worked in the primary economic sector, which mainly involves farming. There were 3 businesses in this area.
- No one worked in the secondary sector (like manufacturing).
- 4 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services. There was 1 business in this sector, likely a hotel or restaurant.
Out of all the people working in Romairon, about 37.5% were women.
Religion
Based on information from 2000:
- About 10.8% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- Most people, about 86.5%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people, about 2.7%, did not belong to any church.
Education
In Romairon, some people have completed higher levels of education:
- About 27.0% of the population finished non-mandatory high school.
- About 8.1% went on to complete higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 2 students in the Romairon school area.
- 1 student was in primary school.
- 1 student was homeschooled or attended a different type of school.
See also
In Spanish: Romairon para niños
