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Vallamand
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 Vallamand
Location in Switzerland
Vallamand
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.34 km2 (0.90 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 393 | |
| • Density | 167.9/km2 (435.0/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Vallamandais | |
| Postal code |
1586
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| Surrounded by | Avenches, Bellerive, Constantine, Cudrefin, Faoug, Mur | |
Vallamand used to be a town, or 'municipality', in Switzerland. It was located in the Vaud region, within the Broye-Vully area.
On July 1, 2011, Vallamand joined with several other towns like Bellerive and Mur. They all became part of a new, bigger town called Vully-les-Lacs.
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History of Vallamand
Vallamand's name first appeared in old records way back in 1246. Back then, it was spelled Ualamant.
Geography and Land Use
In 2009, Vallamand covered an area of about 2.34 square kilometers (0.9 square miles).
Most of this land, about 57.3%, was used for farming. Forests covered 22.2% of the area. The remaining 19.7% was developed with buildings and roads. A very small part, 1.3%, was unproductive land.
The town was part of the Avenches District until 2006. After that, it became part of the newer Broye-Vully District.
Vallamand's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Vallamand has a special design. It shows a golden bunch of grapes with green leaves on a red background. Above the grapes, there is a black letter "V" on a silver stripe.
Population and People
In 2009, Vallamand had a population of 393 people. About 12.7% of these people were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by 23.2%. Most of this growth was from people moving into the area.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Vallamand spoke French, about 57.8%. The second most common language was German, spoken by 38.3% of the people. A small number, 2.1%, spoke English.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 28.9% of the people living in Vallamand were born there. Another 12.4% were born elsewhere in the same region (canton). Most people, 46.9%, were born in other parts of Switzerland. About 8.8% of the population was born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2009, Vallamand's population included:
- Children aged 0-9: 10.5%
- Teenagers aged 10-19: 9.9%
- Adults aged 20-29: 11.0%
- Adults aged 30-39: 13.3%
- Adults aged 40-49: 17.6%
- Adults aged 50-59: 14.3%
- Seniors aged 60-69: 11.7%
- Seniors aged 70-79: 6.4%
- Seniors aged 80-89: 5.1%
- People 90 and older: 1 person
Marital Status
In 2000, 119 people in Vallamand were single and had never been married. There were 178 married people, 16 widows or widowers, and 26 divorced individuals.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 144 private households in Vallamand. On average, each household had 2.2 people. About 30.7% of households had only one person. Many homes, about 71.4%, were owned by the people living in them.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Vallamand's population has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Vallamand was 2.8%.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, people in Vallamand worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: 26 people worked in farming and related businesses.
- Secondary Sector: 13 people worked in manufacturing and construction.
- Tertiary Sector: 24 people worked in service jobs, like sales, transportation, or restaurants.
Overall, 185 residents had jobs. About 38.4% of the workers were women.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, 30 workers came into Vallamand for their jobs. However, 128 workers left Vallamand to work in other towns. This means more people left for work than came in.
Most people, 67%, used a private car to get to work. Only 4.3% used public transportation.
Religion in Vallamand
Based on a 2000 survey, here's a look at the religious groups in Vallamand:
- Swiss Reformed: 64.6% of the population.
- Roman Catholic: 16.5% of the population.
- Other Christian churches: 1.77%.
- Islamic: 1 person.
- Buddhist: 1 person.
- No religion (agnostic or atheist): 11.8%.
- Did not answer: 4.13%.
Education and Schools
In Vallamand, many adults have completed higher levels of education. About 38.3% have finished high school (upper secondary education). Another 22.4% have gone on to university or a specialized college.
School Enrollment
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 34 students in the Vallamand school district.
- 18 students were in primary school (grades 1-4).
- 16 students were in lower secondary school (grades 5-10).
Some students traveled for their education. In 2000, 19 students came to Vallamand for school from other towns. At the same time, 43 students from Vallamand went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Vallamand para niños
