Signy-Avenex facts for kids
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Signy-Avenex
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 Signy-Avenex
Location in Switzerland
Signy-Avenex
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.94 km2 (0.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 585 | |
| • Density | 301.5/km2 (781.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1274
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| Surrounded by | Borex, Eysins, Grens, Nyon | |
Signy-Avenex is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud, within the Nyon district.
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History of Signy-Avenex
The area of Avenex was first written about in the year 926. It was called Avenaco back then. Signy was first mentioned a bit later, in 1018, and was known as Sigiciacum.
Geography and Location
Signy-Avenex covers an area of about 1.9 square kilometers (0.73 square miles). Most of this land, about 75%, is used for farming. A small part, about 2.6%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 21.8%, has buildings and roads.
The town is nestled in a small valley. It sits just above the larger town of Nyon. Signy-Avenex is made up of two main parts: the linear village of Signy and the smaller hamlet of Avenex. A linear village is a village that grew along a road or river. A hamlet is a very small settlement, even smaller than a village.
What is the Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family, city, or country. The coat of arms for Signy-Avenex has a shield split into two colors: red and blue. On top of these colors is a silver cross with clover-like ends. This design is called Per bend Gules and Azure, overall a Cross bottony Argent.
People and Population
Signy-Avenex has a population of about 400 people. Around 23.9% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has grown by about 18.6%. This growth is due to both people moving into the town and more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Signy-Avenex speak French, which is about 78.7% of the population. The second most common language is English, spoken by about 11.8% of residents. About 5.9% of people speak German.
Age Groups in Signy-Avenex
The population includes people of all ages. About 11.6% are children under 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 10% of the population. Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a large part of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 26.3% of the population.
Homes and Households
In Signy-Avenex, there are about 152 private homes. On average, each home has about 2.4 people living in it. About 19.4% of homes have just one person. Many homes are lived in by married couples, some with children and some without.
The historical population of Signy-Avenex has changed over time:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Signy-Avenex was 3.5%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Types of Jobs
Jobs are often grouped into three main types:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature. In Signy-Avenex, about 58 people work in farming.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. About 8 people work in this area, mostly in manufacturing and construction.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs provide services. This is the largest job sector in Signy-Avenex, with 582 people working in areas like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. Many people also work as technical professionals or scientists.
Signy-Avenex is a place where more people come to work than leave. About 529 workers travel into the town for their jobs, while 176 travel out. Many people use private cars to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Signy-Avenex
Based on a 2000 survey, about 21.8% of the people in Signy-Avenex are Roman Catholic. About 44.4% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a type of Protestant church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches, or are Jewish or Islamic. About 22.8% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education and Schools
Many adults in Signy-Avenex have completed higher education. About 32.6% have finished high school, and 28.2% have gone on to university or a special college called a Fachhochschule.
School System
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 34 students in the Signy-Avenex school district.
- Pre-school: In the Vaud canton, children can attend two years of pre-school, which is not required.
- Primary school: Students attend primary school for four years. There were 20 students in the primary school program in Signy-Avenex.
- Lower secondary school: This program lasts for six years. There were 14 students in these schools.
Some students from Signy-Avenex also attend schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Signy-Avenex para niños
