Villars-Burquin facts for kids
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Villars-Burquin
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 Villars-Burquin
Location in Switzerland
Villars-Burquin
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.82 km2 (1.86 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 749 m (2,457 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 565 | |
| • Density | 117.22/km2 (303.6/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Roitelets | |
| Postal code |
1423
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| Surrounded by | Romairon, Vaugondry, Fontaines-sur-Grandson, Mauborget | |
Villars-Burquin was once a small town, or "municipality," in Switzerland. It was located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois area, which is part of the Vaud region (called a "canton").
On July 1, 2011, Villars-Burquin joined with three other nearby towns – Fontanezier, Romairon, and Vaugondry – to form a new, larger town called Tévenon.
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Exploring Villars-Burquin's Geography
Villars-Burquin covered an area of about 4.82 square kilometers (1.86 square miles). A large part of this land was covered by forests, making up about 61% of the area.
About 33% of the land was used for farming. This included fields for crops and areas for animals to graze. A smaller part, about 5.4%, had buildings and roads.
Before 2006, Villars-Burquin was part of the Grandson District. When that district was closed, Villars-Burquin became part of the new Jura-North Vaudois District.
Villars-Burquin's Coat of Arms
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Villars-Burquin is quite unique. It shows a small bird called a "wren" on two pine branches that are crossed. The background color is gold.
Who Lived in Villars-Burquin?
In 2009, Villars-Burquin had a population of 565 people. Over the ten years before that (1999-2009), the number of people living there grew by 18%. Most of this growth was because people moved into the town.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Villars-Burquin speak French. In 2000, about 91% of the population spoke French. The next most common language was German, spoken by about 4.8% of the people. A small number of people also spoke Italian.
Where People Came From
In 2000, about 16% of the people living in Villars-Burquin were born there. Many others, about 37%, were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 28% came from other parts of Switzerland, and 14% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in the Town
In 2009, the population of Villars-Burquin included:
- Children (0-9 years old): 10.8%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 11.5%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 9.9%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 44.1%
- Seniors (60 years and older): 23.6%
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 197 homes in Villars-Burquin, with an average of 2.4 people living in each. About 62.5% of these homes were owned by the people living in them.
Most of the buildings in Villars-Burquin were single-family homes. In 2000, there were 142 single-family homes. Many of these were built between 1971 and 1980.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Villars-Burquin changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Villars-Burquin was 5.3%. Many people living in the town worked in different types of jobs.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, there were 80 full-time equivalent jobs in Villars-Burquin:
- Primary Sector: 13 jobs, mostly in farming and forestry.
- Secondary Sector: 26 jobs, all in manufacturing (making things).
- Tertiary Sector: 41 jobs, which included sales, hotels, insurance, and especially healthcare. About 75% of tertiary jobs were in healthcare.
Commuting to Work
Many people who lived in Villars-Burquin traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 171 residents commuted out of the municipality, while only 36 workers came into Villars-Burquin for their jobs. Most people (69.4%) used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Villars-Burquin
According to the 2000 census, the main religions in Villars-Burquin were:
- Swiss Reformed Church: 53% of the population.
- Roman Catholic: 18.3% of the population.
- Other Christian churches: 6.35%.
- Islam: 0.99%.
- Buddhism: A small number of people.
- No religion/Agnostic/Atheist: 19.44%.
Education and Schools
Education is important in Switzerland. In Villars-Burquin, many adults had completed higher levels of schooling.
Schooling Levels
- About 37.5% of the population had finished upper secondary education (like high school).
- About 14.9% had completed even higher education, such as university.
Local Schools
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 65 students in the Villars-Burquin school district.
- 37 students were in primary school (grades 1-4).
- 28 students were in lower secondary school (grades 5-10).
Many students from Villars-Burquin (77 residents in 2000) attended schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Villars-Burquin para niños
