Trélex facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Trélex
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 Trélex
Location in Switzerland
Trélex
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.77 km2 (2.23 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 508 m (1,667 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,449 | |
| • Density | 251.13/km2 (650.4/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Trélésiens | |
| Postal code |
1270
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| Surrounded by | Nyon, Duillier, Givrins, Saint-Cergue, Gingins, Grens | |
Trélex is a small village located in Switzerland. It is part of the Nyon area in the Vaud region.
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History of Trélex
Trélex is quite old! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1145. At that time, its name was written as Trailai.
Geography of Trélex
Trélex covers an area of about 5.8 square kilometers (2.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 51.9%, is used for farming. Another large section, 34.3%, is covered by forests.
About 14.9% of the village area has buildings or roads. A very small part, 0.2%, is made up of rivers or lakes. Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings.
Trélex is located at the bottom of the Jura Mountains. You can find it on the road that connects Nyon and Saint-Cergue. Until 2006, Trélex was part of the old Nyon District. Now, it is part of the new Nyon district.
Trélex Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Trélex's coat of arms is red with a golden winnowing-basket on it. A winnowing-basket is a tool used in farming to separate grain from its outer shell.
People of Trélex (Demographics)
Trélex has a population of about 1,400 people. Around 24.3% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Trélex has grown by about 22.7%.
Most people in Trélex (78%) speak French. The next most common languages are German (8.6%) and English (8.4%).
The village has many young people. About 15.1% of the population are children aged 0-9. Another 17% are teenagers aged 10-19. Most adults are between 40 and 49 years old, making up 21.9% of the population.
In 2000, there were 397 homes in Trélex. On average, about 2.7 people lived in each home. Most homes were single-family houses.
The population of Trélex has changed over time:
- In 1764, there were 199 people.
- By 1900, the population was 305.
- In 1970, it grew to 402.
- By 2000, the population reached 1,113.
Places to See in Trélex
The local church is a special building that visitors often notice. Another important building is the clock tower in the middle of the village.
Economy of Trélex
Trélex has several important services for its residents. You can find a bakery, a village shop, a butcher, and a post office. There is also a restaurant called the Auberge de Trélex.
A large shopping center is just a few minutes away by car in Signy-Avenex. This center has many services like a pharmacy and dry-cleaning. It also has one of the biggest Coop supermarkets in the area.
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Trélex was 2.2%. This means very few people were looking for jobs.
Many people in Trélex work in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, education, and science.
Many people who live in Trélex travel to other towns for work. About 15% of workers use public transportation, while 69% use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Trélex
In 2000, about 24.9% of the people in Trélex were Roman Catholic. Another 42% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or to other religions like Judaism or Islam. About 21.7% of the population said they did not belong to any church or religion.
Education in Trélex
Education is important in Trélex. Many adults have completed higher education, either at a university or a specialized school.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 208 students in the Trélex school district.
- Children can attend two years of non-required pre-school.
- Primary school lasts for four years. There were 112 students in primary school.
- Lower secondary school lasts for six years. There were 95 students in these schools.
Some students from Trélex go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Trélex.
Transportation in Trélex
Getting around Trélex is easy. It is only 5 minutes from the motorway exit for Nyon and St-Cergue.
The village also has a train station. The NStCM train connects Nyon to La Cure, running through the Jura mountains. These trains are timed to connect well with trains to bigger cities like Geneva and Lausanne.
Notable Residents
- Gaël Monfils, a famous tennis player.
- Michel Mayor, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Trélex para niños
