Villars-sous-Champvent facts for kids
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Villars-sous-Champvent
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 Villars-sous-Champvent
Location in Switzerland
Villars-sous-Champvent
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.92 km2 (0.36 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 464 m (1,522 ft) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 59 | |
| • Density | 64.1/km2 (166.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1443
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| Surrounded by | Chamblon, Champvent, Essert-sous-Champvent, Montagny-près-Yverdon, Suscévaz | |
Villars-sous-Champvent was once a small town in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, within the Jura-Nord Vaudois area. On January 1, 2012, Villars-sous-Champvent joined with Essert-sous-Champvent to become part of the larger town of Champvent.
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Where is Villars-sous-Champvent?
Villars-sous-Champvent covered an area of about 0.9 square kilometers (0.35 square miles). Most of this land, about 84.6%, was used for farming. Forests covered about 8.8% of the area. The remaining 6.6% was used for buildings and roads.
The town was located about 464 meters (1,522 feet) above sea level. It was about 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) west of Yverdon-les-Bains. This small farming village was nestled in a valley called Bey.
To the north of the village, you would find hills leading up to the Jura Mountains. To the south, there was a higher point called Mont de Chamblon, which is about 510 meters (1,673 feet) tall.
Villars-sous-Champvent was surrounded by other towns. These included Montagny-près-Yverdon, Chamblon, Suscévaz, Champvent, and Essert-sous-Champvent.
What Does the Coat of Arms Look Like?
The coat of arms for Villars-sous-Champvent had a special design. It was described as Pally of Six Argent and Azure, overall a Harrow Gules. This means it had six vertical stripes, alternating between silver (Argent) and blue (Azure). On top of these stripes, there was a red (Gules) harrow, which is a farming tool.
How Many People Lived There?
In 2010, Villars-sous-Champvent had a population of 59 people. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by about 12.8%. Most people in Villars-sous-Champvent spoke French as their main language.
In 2000, there were 19 households in the town. On average, there were 2.4 people living in each home. About 61.1% of the homes were owned by the people living in them.
Here's how the population changed over time:
What Was the Economy Like?
In 2010, Villars-sous-Champvent had a very low unemployment rate, at 0%. This means everyone who wanted a job had one.
In 2008, there were 16 people working in the primary economic sector, which mainly involves farming. There was also 1 person working in the secondary sector, like construction. Two people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like sales.
Most people who worked in Villars-sous-Champvent used a private car to get to their jobs. A smaller number used public transportation.
What About Religion?
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Villars-sous-Champvent belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 77.8% of the population were part of this church. The rest, about 22.2%, were Roman Catholic.
Education in Villars-sous-Champvent
In Villars-sous-Champvent, about 40% of the people had finished high school. About 11.1% had gone on to get a higher education, like from a university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 9 students in the Villars-sous-Champvent school district. The local school system provided four years of primary school. There were 5 students in primary school at that time. For middle school, which lasted six years, there were 4 students.
See also
In Spanish: Villars-sous-Champvent para niños
