Villars-le-Grand facts for kids
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Villars-le-Grand
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 Villars-le-Grand
Location in Switzerland
Villars-le-Grand
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.21 km2 (1.63 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 275 | |
| • Density | 65.32/km2 (169.2/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Cigognes | |
| Postal code |
1584
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| Surrounded by | Montmagny, Avenches, Saint-Aubin (FR), Delley-Portalban (FR), Chabrey | |
Villars-le-Grand was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Vaud area, which is called a canton. This town was part of the Broye-Vully region.
On July 1, 2011, Villars-le-Grand joined with several other nearby towns. These towns were Bellerive, Chabrey, Constantine, Montmagny, Mur, and Vallamand. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Vully-les-Lacs.
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History of Villars-le-Grand
Villars-le-Grand is an old place with a long history. The first time anyone wrote about it was in the year 1246. Back then, it was known by the name Uilar.
Geography and Land Use
Villars-le-Grand covered an area of about 4.2 square kilometers (about 1.6 square miles). Most of this land was used for farming. About 87.6% of the area was farmland, where crops were grown.
A smaller part, about 3.1%, was covered by forests. The remaining land, about 8.3%, had buildings and roads. A tiny bit, 1.9%, was made up of rivers or lakes. The area's water comes from flowing rivers.
Before 2006, Villars-le-Grand was part of the Avenches District. When that district was closed, Villars-le-Grand became part of the new Broye-Vully district.
Town Symbol: Coat of Arms
Every town often has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the town. The coat of arms for Villars-le-Grand was a black grill on a gold background. In official language, this is called Or, a Grill Sable.
Population and People
In 2009, Villars-le-Grand had a population of 275 people. Over the ten years before that, the number of people living there changed a little.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Villars-le-Grand speak French. In 2000, about 90.3% of the people spoke French. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 8.3% of the population. A small number of people also spoke Portuguese or Italian.
Where People Were Born
Many people living in Villars-le-Grand were born right there. In 2000, about 46.2% of the residents were born in the town itself. Others were born in the same canton (Vaud) or elsewhere in Switzerland. About 5.5% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
The population of Villars-le-Grand included people of all ages. In 2009, about 8.7% of the people were children under 10 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up about 11.6% of the population. Adults between 20 and 59 made up a larger part of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 32.8% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 107 private homes in Villars-le-Grand. On average, about 2.7 people lived in each home. Many homes were owned by the people living in them, about 66.7% of all homes. This means they didn't pay rent.
Most of the buildings were single-family homes. There were also some buildings with multiple families living in them. Many of these homes were built a long time ago, even before 1919.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Villars-le-Grand has changed over many years.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Villars-le-Grand was low, at 2.1%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Types of Jobs
Many people worked in the primary economic sector. This mostly means jobs related to farming. In 2008, 67 people worked in this area, with 16 businesses focused on agriculture.
Only a few people worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing. Even fewer worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like education.
Commuting for Work
Most people living in Villars-le-Grand traveled outside the town for work. In 2000, 100 residents commuted away to other places for their jobs. Only 9 people came into Villars-le-Grand to work. Most people used a private car to get to work.
Religion
In 2000, people in Villars-le-Grand followed different religions. About 26.9% were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 60.0%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people were Islamic. Some people also said they didn't belong to any church.
Education
Education is important in Villars-le-Grand. Many adults had finished high school. About 7.9% of the population had gone on to get a higher education, like from a university.
School System
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 36 students in the Villars-le-Grand school area. The Vaud canton (region) offers two years of optional pre-school.
For primary school, students attend for four years. There were 17 students in the primary school program. The next level, lower secondary school, lasts for six years, and 18 students were in these schools. A few students were also homeschooled.
Many students from Villars-le-Grand went to schools outside the town. In 2000, 29 residents attended schools in other places.
See also
In Spanish: Villars-le-Grand para niños
