Saint-Cierges facts for kids
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Saint-Cierges
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 Saint-Cierges
Location in Switzerland
Saint-Cierges
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.44 km2 (2.49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 472 | |
| • Density | 73.29/km2 (189.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1064
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| Surrounded by | Bercher, Boulens, Chapelle-sur-Moudon, Moudon, Neyruz-sur-Moudon, Ogens, Thierrens | |
Saint-Cierges was once a small town, or municipality, located in the Gros-de-Vaud area of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. Its name comes from Saint Cyriacus, who is considered the town's special protector, or patron saint.
On January 1, 2013, Saint-Cierges joined with several other towns. These included Chapelle-sur-Moudon, Correvon, Denezy, Martherenges, Neyruz-sur-Moudon, Peyres-Possens, Thierrens, and Chanéaz. Together, they formed a brand new town called Montanaire.
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History of Saint-Cierges
Saint-Cierges was first mentioned in old records around the years 1145 to 1154. Back then, it was known as de sancto Sergio. Later, in 1166, its name changed slightly to de sancto Ciriaco.
Geography and Location
Saint-Cierges covered an area of about 6.4 square kilometers (2.5 square miles) as of 2009. A large part of this land, about 61.2%, was used for farming. Forests covered another 33.9% of the area. The remaining land, about 4.8%, had buildings and roads. Only a tiny part, 0.3%, was unproductive land.
Most of the forested land was covered with thick trees. For farming, about 44.9% of the land was used for growing crops. Another 14.9% was used for pastures where animals could graze. A small part, 1.4%, was used for growing fruits or grapes.
Before August 31, 2006, Saint-Cierges was part of the Moudon District. After that, it became part of the newer Gros-de-Vaud District. The town is located on a flat area called a plateau. This plateau is in the Jorat region, found between the Broye and Mentue rivers. Saint-Cierges includes the main village and smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets are Corrençon, Pré-de-Place, and Solitude.
Town's Coat of Arms
The blazon, or official description, of Saint-Cierges' coat of arms is quite interesting. It shows a red background. On it, there is a picture of Saint Cyriacus himself. He is wearing silver clothes and has a golden halo around his head. In his right hand, he holds a green palm branch. In his left hand, he holds a green imaginary reptile.
Population and People
As of 2011, Saint-Cierges had a population of 472 people. A small number of people living there, about 5.8% in 2008, were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by 11.4%. This growth was mostly due to people moving into the town.
Most people in Saint-Cierges speak French. In 2000, about 91.7% of the population spoke French. German was the second most common language, spoken by 4.4% of the people. A smaller number, 1.5%, spoke English.
Many people living in Saint-Cierges in 2000 were born there (27.3%). More people (43.6%) were born in the same canton, which is Vaud. About 13.9% were born in other parts of Switzerland, and 10.7% were born outside of Switzerland.
The age groups in Saint-Cierges in 2009 showed that 11.1% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up 12.0%. Adults aged 20 to 59 made up a larger portion of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 19.2% of the population.
In 2000, there were 160 private homes in Saint-Cierges. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home.
The population of Saint-Cierges has changed over time, as shown in this chart:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Saint-Cierges was 3.5%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work could not find jobs.
As of 2008, many people worked in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming and forestry. There were 49 people working in this area, with 14 businesses. The secondary sector had 12 workers and 3 businesses. This sector includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. The tertiary sector had 27 workers and 12 businesses. This sector covers services like sales, transportation, hotels, and education.
In 2000, many people who lived in Saint-Cierges traveled to other towns for work. About 141 people left the town for their jobs, while only 14 people came into Saint-Cierges to work. This means Saint-Cierges was a place where more people left for work than came in. Most people (61%) used a private car to get to work, while 7% used public transportation.
Religion in Saint-Cierges
According to the 2000 census, most people in Saint-Cierges belonged to a Christian church. About 64.0% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 14.8% were Roman Catholic. Some people (8.27%) belonged to other Christian churches. About 11.92% of the population did not belong to any church. They might have been agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Education System
In Saint-Cierges, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 39.2% of the population finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. Another 10.0% went on to higher education, such as a university or a specialized college.
During the 2009/2010 school year, there were 51 students in the Saint-Cierges school area. In the Vaud canton, children can attend two years of pre-school, which is not required. The local area helped provide pre-school care for many children.
The main school program for younger students, called primary school, lasts for four years. There were 26 students in the primary school program in Saint-Cierges. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 25 students in these schools.
In 2000, 40 students came to Saint-Cierges to attend school from other towns. However, more students, 72 residents, went to schools outside of Saint-Cierges.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Cierges para niños
