Troinex facts for kids
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Troinex
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 Troinex
Location in Switzerland
Troinex
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.43 km2 (1.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,551 | |
| • Density | 743.7/km2 (1,926/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1256
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| Surrounded by | Bardonnex, Bossey (FR-74), Carouge, Collonges-sous-Salève (FR-74), Étrembières (FR-74), Plan-les-Ouates, Veyrier | |
Troinex is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It's a place where people live and work, just like a small city or town.
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Exploring Troinex: Its Land and Nature
Troinex covers an area of about 3.42 square kilometers (which is about 1.32 square miles). Imagine a square with sides of about 1.8 kilometers each!
How Troinex Uses Its Land
A big part of Troinex, about 67%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields for growing crops. About 7.3% of the land is covered by forests. The rest, about 26.3%, is where buildings and roads are located.
Most of the built-up area, about 19%, has houses and other buildings. Roads and transportation take up about 5.8%. In the forested areas, some parts are dense forests, and other parts have orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, nearly half the land (48.8%) grows crops. Some land is used for pastures, and about 16.1% is for orchards or vineyards.
Villages and Areas in Troinex
The municipality of Troinex is made up of several smaller areas or villages. These include Troinex - village, Troinex - Dessous, Troinex - Dessus, Troinex - Marais, and Les Dolens. Each of these areas helps make up the community of Troinex.
Who Lives in Troinex: People and Languages
Troinex has a population of about 2,300 people. As of 2008, about 20.5% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the past 10 years (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living in Troinex grew by about 13.8%. This growth happened because more people moved to Troinex than left, and more babies were born than people passed away.
Languages Spoken in Troinex
Most people in Troinex speak French. About 86.1% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 3.9% of the people. English is third, spoken by about 3.7%. A smaller number of people also speak Italian or Romansh.
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 15.2% of the people in Troinex were born there. About 40.8% were born in the same canton (Geneva). Another 15.7% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. About 24.2% of the people were born outside of Switzerland. This mix of people from different places makes Troinex a diverse community.
Homes and Families in Troinex
In 2000, there were 771 homes in Troinex. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home. About 24.3% of homes had just one person living there. Many homes were made up of married couples, some with children and some without. There were also single parents living with their children.
Most of the buildings in Troinex are single-family homes. In 2000, about 72.7% of all inhabited buildings were single-family houses. Many of these homes were built between 1981 and 1990. There are also some multi-family buildings, like apartment buildings.
In 2000, there were 820 apartments in Troinex. The most common size was a 3-room apartment. Most apartments (89.1%) were lived in all the time. A small number were used only during certain seasons or were empty.
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in Troinex has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:
Economy: How People Work in Troinex
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Troinex was 4.7%. This means that about 4.7% of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Jobs in Different Sectors
People in Troinex work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming. In 2008, about 117 people worked in this sector, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things. About 38 people worked in this sector. Most of them (67.6%) worked in manufacturing, making products. Others (32.4%) worked in construction, building things.
- Tertiary Sector: This sector is about providing services. About 219 people worked here. These jobs include sales, transportation, working in hotels or restaurants, and jobs in education or healthcare.
In total, 964 residents of Troinex had jobs. About 42.6% of the workers were women.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Troinex travel to other places for work. In 2000, 833 people left Troinex to work elsewhere. Only 164 people came into Troinex to work. This means that many more people leave Troinex for work than come in. Most people (66.7%) used a private car to get to work, while 12.7% used public transportation.
Beliefs: Religion in Troinex
In 2000, people in Troinex followed different religions. About 40.4% were Roman Catholic. Another 21.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There were also smaller groups of people who were Orthodox Christians, Christian Catholics, or other types of Christians. Some people were Jewish, and some were Islamic. A few people were Buddhist or Hindu.
About 24.83% of the population said they didn't belong to any church. They might be agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (don't believe in God). About 6.90% of people didn't answer the question about their religion.
Learning and Schools in Troinex
Education is important in Troinex. About 31.2% of the people have finished high school (upper secondary education). A good number, about 25%, have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
School System in Geneva
The Canton of Geneva has a specific school system. Young children can go to two years of non-required Kindergarten. After that, students must attend six years of primary school. Some children might go to smaller, special classes if they need extra help.
Students in Troinex Schools
During the 2009-2010 school year, there were 537 students in the Troinex school system.
- 38 children were in pre-kindergarten.
- 90 students were in kindergarten or primary school.
- 6 students were in special primary classes.
- 90 students were in lower secondary school (grades 7-9).
- 113 students were in upper secondary school (grades 10-12).
- 14 students were in professional training programs.
- 69 students attended private schools.
In 2000, 59 students who lived in other towns came to school in Troinex. However, 238 students from Troinex went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Troinex para niños
