Servion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Servion
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 Servion
Location in Switzerland
Servion
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.32 km2 (2.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 774 m (2,539 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,078 | |
| • Density | 328.8/km2 (851.6/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Servionnais Les Anes |
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| Postal code |
1077
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| Surrounded by | Ferlens (VD), Auboranges (FR), Essertes, Forel (Lavaux), Les Cullayes, Mézières (VD) | |
Servion is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is part of the Lavaux-Oron area. On January 1, 2012, another nearby town called Les Cullayes joined with Servion.
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A Look at Servion's Past
Servion was first mentioned in old records way back in 1147. Back then, it was known by names like Salvion or Salviun.
Where is Servion?
Servion covers an area of about 4.2 square kilometers (about 1.6 square miles). A big part of this land, over 60%, is used for farming. About 23.5% is covered by forests, and nearly 16% has buildings or roads.
The town is located on the eastern side of the Broye River. It sits in the eastern part of a region called Jorat. Servion is about 752 meters (2,467 feet) above sea level. It's about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) west of Oron-la-Ville and 13 kilometers (8 miles) northeast of Lausanne.
The area around Servion has hills made of sandstone. To the northeast, you'll find the Servion hills, which reach up to 782 meters (2,566 feet). The highest point in the area is 855 meters (2,805 feet) in the Villars woods.
Servion is surrounded by several other towns. These include Essertes, Forel (Lavaux), Les Cullayes, Mézières, and Ferlens in the Vaud canton. It also borders Auboranges in the canton of Fribourg.
Servion's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Servion's coat of arms is: Green, with a gold border, and a red stripe going diagonally across.
Who Lives in Servion?
Servion has a population of about 1,062 people. About 14.8% of the people living there are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has grown by about 8.2%. Most people in Servion, about 89.7%, speak French. The next most common languages are German (4.0%) and Italian (2.0%).
The town has a good mix of ages:
- About 12.1% of the population are children aged 0 to 9.
- About 15.3% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults make up the rest, with many people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.
- About 15.7% of the population are seniors, aged 60 and older.
Most households in Servion have an average of 2.7 people. Many are families with children, and some are single-person households.
Here's how Servion's population has changed over time:
Fun Things to Do in Servion
Servion is well-known for its exciting zoo, which also has a tropical aquarium. It's a great place to see different animals and fish! The town also has a village theater called Théâtre de Barnabé.
The local church in Servion was built in 1453, and its bell tower was added later in the 1800s.
Servion's Economy
For a long time, Servion was mainly a farming village. But today, farming is a smaller part of its economy. Many jobs are now in sales and services. There's a business area with construction, transport, electronics, and precision instrument companies. Many people who live in Servion also travel to Lausanne for work.
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Servion was 2.6%. Most jobs are in the service sector, which includes things like shops, restaurants, and offices. There are also jobs in manufacturing and construction.
Many people who work in Servion come from other towns, and even more people from Servion travel to work outside the town. Most people use a private car to get to work, but some also use public transportation.
Religion in Servion
According to a 2000 survey, about 32.1% of the people in Servion were Roman Catholic, and 46.0% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches, or to other religions like Islam or Buddhism. About 15.8% of the population did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
In Servion, about 38.8% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 16.9% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 151 students in the Servion school district. The canton (region) of Vaud provides two years of optional pre-school. The primary school program lasts for four years, and the lower secondary school program lasts for six years.
Some students from other towns come to school in Servion, and many students from Servion go to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Servion para niños
