Villars-le-Terroir facts for kids
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Villars-le-Terroir
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 Villars-le-Terroir
Location in Switzerland
Villars-le-Terroir
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.09 km2 (2.74 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 647 m (2,123 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,280 | |
| • Density | 180.5/km2 (467.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1040
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| Surrounded by | Echallens, Fey, Goumoens-la-Ville, Penthéréaz, Poliez-le-Grand, Sugnens, Vuarrens | |
Villars-le-Terroir is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Gros-de-Vaud area in the canton of Vaud. Think of a canton like a state or a large region within Switzerland.
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About Villars-le-Terroir
Where is Villars-le-Terroir?
Villars-le-Terroir covers an area of about 7.09 square kilometers (which is about 2.74 square miles). A big part of this land, about 77%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields for growing crops and pastures for animals. About 14% of the land is covered by forests, and the rest, about 9%, has buildings and roads.
The town used to be part of the Echallens District. But in 2006, it became part of the newer Gros-de-Vaud district.
What Does the Coat of Arms Mean?
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Villars-le-Terroir's coat of arms is blue (Azure). It has a silver V-shape (Chevron Argent) and three gold circles (Bezants Or). The V-shape is between two circles at the top and one at the bottom. These symbols represent the town's history and identity.
People of Villars-le-Terroir
How Many People Live Here?
Villars-le-Terroir has a population of about 737 people (as of December 2004). The number of people living here has grown by about 19% over the last ten years. Most of this growth is because people have moved into the town.
What Languages Do People Speak?
Most people in Villars-le-Terroir speak French, which is about 94% of the population. Some people also speak German (about 2.5%) or Italian (less than 1%).
Where Are People From?
In 2000, about 43% of the people living in Villars-le-Terroir were born there. About 32% were born in the same canton (Vaud), and about 11% were born in other parts of Switzerland. Around 9% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in the Town
The population of Villars-le-Terroir includes people of all ages.
- About 12% are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Another 12% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 make up about 55% of the population.
- Senior citizens, aged 60 and older, make up about 21% of the population.
Homes in Villars-le-Terroir
In 2000, there were 243 homes in the town, with about 2.6 people living in each home on average. About 21% of homes had just one person living there. Many homes were for married couples, some with children and some without.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Villars-le-Terroir has changed over many years.
Economy and Jobs
How Do People Work Here?
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Villars-le-Terroir was low, at 2.2%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
Jobs in the town are divided into three main types:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to getting raw materials from nature, like farming. About 69 people work in this sector, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 19 people work in this sector, mainly in construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This sector is about providing services to people. About 43 people work here. Examples include working in shops, restaurants, transportation, or education.
Many people who live in Villars-le-Terroir travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 239 people left the town for their jobs, while only 34 people came into the town to work. Most people (69%) use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number (6.7%) use public transport.
Religion
What Religions Are Practiced?
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Villars-le-Terroir are Roman Catholic (about 64%). About 22% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. About 8% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education
Schools in Villars-le-Terroir
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Villars-le-Terroir, about 38% of adults have finished high school (called "upper secondary education"). About 10% have gone on to get a higher education from a university or a special college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 104 students in the Villars-le-Terroir school district.
- Pre-school: Children can attend two years of non-required pre-school.
- Primary School: Students attend primary school for four years. There were 60 students in the town's primary school program.
- Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 44 students in these schools.
Some students from Villars-le-Terroir go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school here.
See also
In Spanish: Villars-le-Terroir para niños
