Tartegnin facts for kids
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Tartegnin
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Country | Switzerland | |
Canton | Vaud | |
District | Nyon | |
Area | ||
• Total | 1.09 km2 (0.42 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 495 m (1,624 ft) | |
Population
(Dec 2020 )
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• Total | 238 | |
• Density | 218.3/km2 (566/sq mi) | |
Postal code |
1180
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Surrounded by | Gilly, Rolle, Essertines-sur-Rolle |
Tartegnin is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Vaud area, specifically in the Nyon District.
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History of Tartegnin
Tartegnin was first mentioned in old records way back in the year 1018. Back then, it was known as Tritiniaco.
Geography of Tartegnin
Tartegnin covers an area of about 1.1 square kilometers (0.42 square miles).
- About 53% of this land is used for farming.
- Nearly 39% is covered by forests.
- About 6% has buildings and roads.
- A small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Most of the farming land is used for growing crops like grapes for wine. The town is nestled among the vineyards of a region called La Côte, just above the town of Rolle.
Until 2006, Tartegnin was part of the Rolle District. After that, it became part of the newer Nyon District.
Tartegnin's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Tartegnin's coat of arms has a golden background. It shows a black T-shaped cross, surrounded by a green vine with red grapes. This vine grows from a green hill.
People of Tartegnin (Demographics)
Tartegnin has a population of 238 people.
- About 18.6% of the people living here are from other countries (as of 2008).
- Over ten years (from 1999 to 2009), the population grew by about 12.4%. This growth was due to people moving in and more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Tartegnin speak French as their main language.
- About 86% speak French.
- The next most common languages are English (4.1%) and Portuguese (3.6%).
- A few people also speak German or Italian.
Age Groups
Here's a look at the different age groups in Tartegnin (as of 2009):
- Children (0-9 years old): 14.3%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 12.9%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 11.1%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 41.5%
- Seniors (60-89 years old): 20.3%
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 86 households in Tartegnin, with about 2.2 people living in each home on average.
- About 30% of homes had only one person living there.
- Many homes were married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Tartegnin are homes. In 2000, about 85.6% of the apartments were lived in all the time.
Population Over Time
The chart below shows how Tartegnin's population has changed over many years:

Important Sights
The whole village of Tartegnin is considered an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has special historical or cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Tartegnin was 3.2%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
What People Do for Work
As of 2008, people in Tartegnin worked in different areas:
- Primary Sector: 46 people worked in farming, which is the main type of work in this sector. There were 10 businesses related to farming.
- Secondary Sector: 10 people worked in this sector, which includes making things (manufacturing) and building things (construction). There were 3 businesses in this area.
- Tertiary Sector: 16 people worked in this sector, which includes services like shops, restaurants, and education. There were 7 businesses here.
Many people who live in Tartegnin travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 69 residents worked outside the municipality, while only 10 people came into Tartegnin for work. Most people (54.6%) used a private car to get to work, while 10.1% used public transportation.
Religion in Tartegnin
Based on a 2000 survey:
- About 27% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- About 53% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a type of Protestant church).
- A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, or were Jewish, Islamic, or Buddhist.
- About 12% of the population said they didn't belong to any church.
Education in Tartegnin
Many adults in Tartegnin have a good education.
- About 34.5% have finished high school (upper secondary education).
- About 21.6% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
Schools in Tartegnin
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 35 students in the Tartegnin school district.
- The local government provides two years of optional pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 23 students in Tartegnin's primary school.
- Lower secondary school lasts for six years, and there were 11 students in those schools.
- One student was homeschooled or attended a different type of school.
In 2000, 19 students came to Tartegnin for school from other towns, while 28 students from Tartegnin went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Tartegnin para niños