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Valeyres-sous-Rances Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Valeyres-sous-Rances Location in Canton of Vaud Show map of Canton of Vaud
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Vaud
District	Jura-Nord Vaudois
Area
• Total	6.34 km2 (2.45 sq mi)
Elevation	509 m (1,670 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	610
• Density	96.2/km2 (249.2/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Les Valeyriens Les Renards Les Hirondelles
Postal code	1358
Surrounded by	Rances, Mathod, Orbe, Montcherand, Sergey

Valeyres-sous-Rances is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's found in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district, which is part of the Vaud canton. The name "Valeyres-sous-Rances" literally means "Valeyres under Rances".

Exploring Valeyres-sous-Rances: Location and Land Use

Valeyres-sous-Rances covers an area of about 6.4 square kilometers (2.5 square miles). A large part of this land, about 81.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 11% of the area.

The town itself, with its buildings and roads, makes up about 6.9% of the land. A small amount, 0.6%, is covered by rivers or lakes. The rest, about 0.2%, is land that isn't used for farming or building.

Most of the forested land is dense forest. A small part has orchards or groups of trees. For farming, most land is used for growing crops. Some areas are pastures for animals, and a small part grows fruit or grapes. All the water in the town is from flowing rivers or streams.

This municipality used to be part of the Orbe District. That district closed on August 31, 2006. Valeyres-sous-Rances then became part of the new Jura-Nord Vaudois district.

What Does the Town's Coat of Arms Mean?

The coat of arms for Valeyres-sous-Rances has a special design. It shows a green background with a wavy silver stripe. At the top, there are three golden wheat ears. At the bottom, there's a golden bunch of grapes. These symbols likely represent the farming and nature found in the area.

Who Lives in Valeyres-sous-Rances?

As of 2023, Valeyres-sous-Rances has a population of 528 people. About 15.2% of the people living here are foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years, the population has stayed mostly the same. There have been slightly more births than people moving away.

Most people in Valeyres-sous-Rances speak French, which is about 95% of the population. A smaller number speak German (1.8%) or Italian (0.8%).

Age Groups in the Community

In 2009, the town had a mix of age groups. About 9.9% of the population were children aged 0-9. Teenagers, aged 10-19, made up 17.6%. Adults aged 20-29 were 13.2%, and those 30-39 were 11%. People aged 40-49 made up 17.8%, and 50-59 were 14.4%. Older adults, 60-69, were 7.7%, and those 70-79 were 4.9%. A small group, 2.6%, were 80-89, and 1% were 90 or older.

Homes and Households

In 2000, there were 191 private households in Valeyres-sous-Rances. On average, there were 2.6 people living in each home. About a quarter of the households had only one person. There were also many married couples, some with children and some without. A few homes were single parents with children.

Most of the buildings in 2000 were single-family homes (57.9%). There were also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses. Most apartments were lived in all the time.

How the Population Has Changed Over Time

The chart below shows how the number of people living in Valeyres-sous-Rances has changed over many years. You can see how the population has gone up and down.

Important Places: Heritage Sites

The Bonstetten House in Valeyres-sous-Rances is a very important historical building. It's listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special place that helps tell the story of Switzerland. The whole village of Valeyres-sous-Rances is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.

Working and Earning: The Economy of Valeyres-sous-Rances

In 2010, the unemployment rate in Valeyres-sous-Rances was low, at 2.2%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.

Jobs in Different Sectors

In 2008, many people worked in the primary economic sector, which means jobs like farming. There were 45 people in this sector. The secondary sector had 46 people, working in things like manufacturing and construction. The tertiary sector had 31 people, working in services like sales, hotels, and education.

Overall, 244 people in the town had jobs. About 40.2% of these workers were women.

Commuting to Work

In 2000, 55 workers came into Valeyres-sous-Rances for their jobs. However, 176 workers left the town to work elsewhere. This means more people leave the town for work than come into it. About 10.9% of the people who came to work in Valeyres-sous-Rances were from outside Switzerland. Most people (65.6%) used a private car to get to work, while 9.4% used public transportation.

Beliefs and Faith: Religion in Valeyres-sous-Rances

Based on a 2000 survey, about 19.7% of the people in Valeyres-sous-Rances were Roman Catholic. A larger group, 57.9%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or other faiths. About 18.5% of the population said they didn't belong to a church, or were agnostic or atheist.

Climate and Seasons: Weather in Valeyres-sous-Rances

Valeyres-sous-Rances gets about 120 days of rain or snow each year. On average, it receives about 917 millimeters (36 inches) of precipitation.

The wettest month is December, with about 89 millimeters (3.5 inches) of rain or snow. It rains or snows for about 10.8 days in December. May has the most days with precipitation, about 11.8 days, but with slightly less rain or snow overall (80 millimeters or 3.1 inches). The driest month is April, with about 59 millimeters (2.3 inches) of precipitation over 9.9 days.

Learning and Schools: Education in Valeyres-sous-Rances

Many adults in Valeyres-sous-Rances have completed a good level of education. About 38.4% have finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. Also, 9.7% have gone on to higher education, like university. Of those with higher education, most were Swiss men, followed by Swiss women and non-Swiss men.

School Life in the Town

In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 69 students in the Valeyres-sous-Rances school district. In the Vaud canton, children can attend two years of non-required pre-school. The canton helped pay for pre-school for many children.

The main primary school program lasts for four years. There were 23 students in the town's primary school. The required middle school program lasts for six years, and 45 students were in these schools. One student was also homeschooled or attended a different type of school.

In 2000, 19 students came to Valeyres-sous-Rances from other towns to go to school. However, 71 students from Valeyres-sous-Rances went to schools outside the municipality.

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  A view of Valeyres-sous-Rances.

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In Spanish: Valeyres-sous-Rances para niños