Vandœuvres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vandœuvres
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 Vandœuvres
Location in Switzerland
Vandœuvres
Location in Canton of Geneva
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Geneva | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.42 km2 (1.71 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 490 m (1,610 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,754 | |
| • Density | 623.1/km2 (1,613.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1253
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| Surrounded by | Chêne-Bougeries, Chêne-Bourg, Choulex, Collonge-Bellerive, Cologny, Thônex | |
Vandœuvres is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a mix of nature and homes.
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Geography of Vandœuvres
Vandœuvres covers an area of about 4.41 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). A big part of this land, about 39%, is used for farming. This means there are fields and crops growing.
About 5.9% of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 55.1%, has buildings and roads. This includes houses, shops, and places where people live and work.
The town also has parks and sports fields, making up about 11.8% of the developed area. Vandœuvres is made up of several smaller parts or villages. These include Bessinge - La Rippaz, Vandœuvres - village, Crête, Seymaz, and Chougny.
People of Vandœuvres
Vandœuvres has a population of about 2,700 people. Many people from other countries live here. In 2008, about 26.8% of the people were foreign nationals.
Over the past 10 years, the population has grown by about 18%. Most of this growth is because people moved here.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Vandœuvres speak French, which is about 80% of the population. English is the second most common language, spoken by about 5.7% of residents. German is third, spoken by about 5.6%. A smaller number of people also speak Italian or Romansh.
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 14.6% of the people living in Vandœuvres were born there. Many others, about 31.8%, were born in the same canton (Geneva). About 14.2% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. A large group, about 36.7%, were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
The population of Vandœuvres includes many young people. About 28.7% are children and teenagers (0-19 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) make up 56.1% of the population. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 15.2%.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 810 private homes in Vandœuvres. On average, about 2.7 people lived in each home. Some homes had only one person, while others had five or more people.
Most of the buildings in Vandœuvres are single-family homes. In 2000, about 82.3% of the inhabited buildings were single-family homes. There are also some multi-family buildings with several apartments.
Population Growth Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Vandœuvres has changed over many years. You can see that the number of people living here has generally increased.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Vandœuvres was low, at 2.1%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
Jobs in Vandœuvres are divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming. In 2008, about 17 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary sector: These are jobs in manufacturing or construction. About 56 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, hotels, education, or healthcare. This is the largest sector, with 408 people working here.
Many people who live in Vandœuvres travel to other towns for work. About 24.7% of the people who come to Vandœuvres for work are from outside Switzerland. Most people use a private car to get to work (62%), while some use public transportation (13.3%).
Religion in Vandœuvres
According to the 2000 census, many different religions are practiced in Vandœuvres.
- About 37.7% of the people were Roman Catholic.
- About 29.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (a Protestant church).
- Smaller groups included Orthodox Christians, other Christian churches, Jewish people, and Muslims.
- Some people identified as Buddhist or Hindu.
- About 16.9% of the population said they did not belong to any church, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Vandœuvres
Education is important in Vandœuvres. Many adults have completed higher education. About 24% of the population finished high school (upper secondary education). A significant number, about 32.6%, went on to university or other higher education schools.
School System
The school system in Geneva, where Vandœuvres is located, has several stages:
- Kindergarten: Young children can attend two years of non-required kindergarten.
- Primary School: Students then attend six years of primary school. In 2009-2010, there were 61 students in kindergarten or primary school in Vandœuvres.
- Secondary School: After primary school, there are three required years of lower secondary school. Then, students can choose to go to optional advanced schools for three to five years. In 2009-2010, 61 students were in lower secondary school in Vandœuvres.
Many students from Vandœuvres attend schools outside the municipality. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Vandœuvres.
See also
In Spanish: Vandœuvres para niños
