Syens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Syens
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 Syens
Location in Switzerland
Syens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.52 km2 (0.97 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 588 m (1,929 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 156 | |
| • Density | 61.9/km2 (160.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1510
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| Surrounded by | Hermenches, Moudon, Rossenges, Vucherens, Vulliens | |
Syens is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Broye-Vully area in the canton of Vaud.
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A Look Back: Syens' History
Syens is quite old! The first time anyone wrote about Syens was in the year 1018. Back then, it was called Ciens.
Exploring Syens: Geography and Land Use
Syens covers an area of about 2.5 square kilometers (about 1 square mile). A big part of this land, over half (55.2%), is used for farming. This means people grow crops or have pastures for animals.
About one-third (33.3%) of Syens is covered by forests. The rest of the land (11.1%) has buildings and roads. So, you can see Syens has a lot of nature around it!
The town is located south of Moudon. It includes the main village of Syens and a smaller area called Bressonnaz. Syens used to be part of the Moudon District until 2006, when it joined the new Broye-Vully district.
Syens' Symbol: The Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol, like a logo, called a coat of arms. Syens' coat of arms has a unique design. It shows a pattern of eight swirling sections, with a golden book and a golden five-pointed star at the top.
Who Lives in Syens: Population and People
Syens is a small community. As of the latest count, it has a population of 156 people. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has changed a little.
Most people in Syens (about 86%) speak French. This is the main language in this part of Switzerland. Some people also speak German or English.
Many residents were born either in Syens itself or somewhere else in the same canton of Vaud. About one-fifth of the people were born outside Switzerland.
Age Groups in Syens
The population of Syens includes people of all ages.
- About 5% are young children (0-9 years old).
- Around 11% are teenagers (10-19 years old).
- Adults between 20 and 59 make up about 60% of the population.
- Older adults (60 and above) make up about 22% of the population.
Homes and Households
In Syens, there are about 53 private households. On average, about 2 people live in each home. Some homes have just one person, while others are families with children. Most of the homes are single-family houses.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Syens has changed throughout history. You can see how the number of people living here has gone up and down over many years.
How Syens Works: Economy and Jobs
Syens has a very low unemployment rate, which means almost everyone who wants a job has one.
Most jobs in Syens are in the primary economic sector, which means jobs related to farming. There are also some jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing and construction.
Many people who live in Syens travel to other towns for work. About 10% of workers use public transportation, and most (over 60%) use a private car to get to their jobs.
Beliefs in Syens: Religion
When people were asked about their religion in 2000:
- About a quarter (24.8%) were Roman Catholic.
- Nearly half (49.6%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Some people belonged to other Christian churches or were Buddhist.
- About 16% of the population said they didn't belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Learning in Syens: Education
Education is important in Syens. Many adults have completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. A good number of people have also gone on to higher education, like university.
In the local school district, there are students in both primary and lower secondary schools. Primary school usually lasts for four years, and lower secondary school lasts for six years. Some students from Syens also attend schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Syens para niños
