Vallon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Roman Museum in Vallon
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 Vallon
Location in Switzerland
Vallon
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.51 km2 (1.36 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 482 m (1,581 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 464 | |
| • Density | 132.2/km2 (342.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1565
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| Surrounded by | Corcelles-près-Payerne (VD), Delley-Portalban, Gletterens, Grandcour (VD), Missy (VD), Saint-Aubin | |
Vallon is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Broye district within the canton of Fribourg. Vallon is known for its history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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A Look at Vallon's History
Vallon was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 1200. At that time, it was known by the name Valum.
Exploring Vallon's Geography
Vallon covers an area of about 3.5 square kilometers (about 1.35 square miles). Most of this land, around 88%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 3.4% of the area. Buildings and roads take up about 8.8% of the land.
Vallon is located in the Broye district. It sits near the Vully foothills, which are small mountains. The town includes the main village of Vallon and a smaller area called Carignan.
Vallon's Coat of Arms
The official symbol, or blazon, of Vallon's coat of arms is quite unique. It shows a red stripe across a silver background. On this red stripe, there are three black circles.
Who Lives in Vallon?
Vallon has a population of 464 people. About 11.7% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Vallon grew by about 11.3%.
Most people in Vallon speak French. About 87.3% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 10.9% of the people. A smaller number, about 1.5%, speak Portuguese.
In 2008, about 50.2% of the population was male and 49.8% was female. Many people who live in Vallon were also born there. About 33% of the people in 2000 were born in Vallon.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Vallon's population has changed through the years. You can see how the number of people living in the town has gone up and down over time.
Important Historical Sites
Vallon is home to some very important historical places. The Saint-Pierre Church is one of them. Also, the Sur Dompierre, Gallo-Roman Villa is a significant site. These places are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national importance. This means they are very special and protected.
How People Make a Living
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Vallon was 2.4%. This means very few people who wanted to work did not have a job.
Many people in Vallon work in different areas:
- Farming: About 22 people work in farming. There are about 8 businesses related to farming.
- Making Things: Four people work in manufacturing, which is about making goods. There are 3 businesses in this area.
- Services: About 18 people work in the service industry. This includes jobs like teaching or sales. There are 6 businesses in this sector.
In 2008, there were 34 full-time jobs in Vallon. Most of these jobs were in agriculture. Some jobs were in manufacturing, and others were in services like education or sales.
Many people who live in Vallon travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 95 people left Vallon to work elsewhere. Only 15 people came into Vallon for work. Most people (68.1%) use a private car to get to work. A smaller number (5.9%) use public transportation.
Religion in Vallon
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Vallon are Roman Catholic, about 66.3%. About 20.6% of the population belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches. About 9.36% of the people do not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
In Vallon, about 36.3% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 9.4% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The Fribourg school system has a specific structure:
- One year of non-required Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to a three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (for university preparation) or a vocational program (for job skills).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a Tertiary school or start an apprenticeship.
During the 2010–11 school year, 46 students were in kindergarten classes in Vallon. Many students from Vallon attended primary and secondary schools in nearby towns because Vallon did not have those classes. For example, 29 students went to primary school in a neighboring town.
See also
In Spanish: Vallon para niños
