Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges facts for kids
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Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges
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 Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges
Location in Switzerland
Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.85 km2 (1.49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 453 | |
| • Density | 117.66/km2 (304.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1113
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| Surrounded by | Aclens, Bremblens, Colombier, Echichens, Monnaz, Romanel-sur-Morges, Vullierens | |
Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, which is like a state or region. The town was part of the Morges district.
On July 1, 2011, Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges joined with two other villages, Colombier and Monnaz. They all became part of a larger municipality called Echichens.
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History of Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges
The village of Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges is very old. It was first written about in the year 1171. At that time, its name was Sancti Simphoriani.
Geography of Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges
Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges covers an area of about 3.8 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). This information is from 2009. Most of this land, about 88.7%, is used for farming. This means people grow crops or raise animals there.
About 4.5% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining 7.1% of the land has buildings and roads. The village is located in a high valley. It sits between two rivers, the Venoge and the Morges rivers.
Coat of Arms
Every town in Switzerland has a special design called a coat of arms. It's like a symbol for the town. The coat of arms for Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges has a silver background. On it, there is a black cross. On the cross, there are five six-pointed stars that are silver in the middle.
Population and People
In 2009, Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges had 453 people living there. About 13% of the people living in the village in 2008 were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the number of people living in the village grew by 22.8%.
Most people in the village speak French. In 2000, about 90.3% of the people spoke French. The next most common language was German, spoken by 3.4% of the people. A small number of people also spoke Swedish, Italian, or Romansh.
Many people living in the village were born there or in the same canton. In 2000, about 24.7% of the people were born in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges. Another 44.9% were born in the same canton of Vaud. About 13.1% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
The age of the people in the village in 2000 was:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 32.3% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 57% of the population.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 10.8% of the population.
This chart shows how the population of Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges has changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites
The Mestral Castle in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges is a very important historical site. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a special place that is protected because of its history and culture. The whole village of Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges was low, at 1.2%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
In 2008, there were different types of jobs in the village:
- Primary Sector: 31 people worked in farming. This sector includes jobs like growing crops or raising animals. There were 15 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: 8 people worked in manufacturing. This sector includes jobs where things are made, like in factories. There was 1 business in this area.
- Tertiary Sector: 17 people worked in services. This sector includes jobs like teaching, healthcare, or working in shops. There were 8 businesses in this area.
Many people who lived in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 142 people left the village to work elsewhere. Only 12 people came into the village to work. Most people, about 75.1%, used a private car to get to work. About 10.1% used public transportation.
Religion
Based on information from 2000, people in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges followed different religions:
- About 22.8% were Roman Catholic.
- About 55.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches, the Orthodox Church, or were Jewish or Islamic.
- About 8.66% of the population did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education
Education is important in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges. In 2000, about 32.3% of the people had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, 21.8% had completed higher education. This means they went to a university or a special college.
In 2000, 14 students came from other villages to study in Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges. At the same time, 56 students who lived in the village went to schools outside of it.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges para niños
