Villarzel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villarzel
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Farm house in Sédeilles village
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 Villarzel
Location in Switzerland
Villarzel
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.66 km2 (2.96 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 622 m (2,041 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 477 | |
| • Density | 62.27/km2 (161.28/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1555
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| Surrounded by | Cerniaz, Châtonnaye (FR), Henniez, Marnand, Rossens, Sédeilles, Villars-Bramard | |
Villarzel is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud, within the Broye-Vully area. In 2006, Villarzel became bigger by joining with two other nearby towns, Rossens and Sédeilles.
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About Villarzel's Land
Villarzel covers an area of about 7.7 square kilometers (3 square miles). Most of this land is used for farming. About 70% of the area is farmland. Another large part, about 24%, is covered by forests. The remaining small part, about 6%, has buildings and roads.
Most of the farming land is used for growing crops. Some areas are also used for pastures where animals graze. The forests are mostly dense, thick woods.
What is Villarzel's Symbol?
The official symbol, or coat of arms, for Villarzel is a shield. It is split into two halves: the top half is silver, and the bottom half is red. On top of both halves, there is a black tower with a roof. The tower has silver lines showing its bricks and windows.
People of Villarzel
Villarzel has a population of about 383 people (as of 2022). Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has changed a little. This change is mostly because people move into or out of the town.
Most people in Villarzel speak French, which is about 92% of the population. A smaller number of people speak German (around 5%) or Portuguese (around 2%).
Age Groups
In Villarzel, the population is made up of different age groups:
- About 8.6% are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Around 12% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- About 12.8% are young adults aged 20 to 29.
- Another 12.8% are adults aged 30 to 39.
- About 16% are adults aged 40 to 49.
- Around 11.8% are adults aged 50 to 59.
- About 10.7% are seniors aged 60 to 69.
- Around 8.1% are seniors aged 70 to 79.
- About 6.5% are very old seniors aged 80 to 89.
- A very small number, about 0.5%, are 90 years old or older.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 155 homes in Villarzel. On average, about 2.4 people lived in each home. Most homes were occupied all year round. Only a few were used seasonally or were empty.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Villarzel has changed over many years:
Important Places
The whole village of Villarzel is considered a special place. It is listed as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has important historical or cultural value.
How People Work
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Villarzel was low, at 1.5%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Most jobs in Villarzel are in the primary economic sector. This includes farming and forestry. There are also jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing and construction. A smaller number of jobs are in the tertiary sector, which includes services like transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Many people who live in Villarzel travel to other towns for work. Only a few people from other towns come to Villarzel to work. Most people use a private car to get to work.
Religions in Villarzel
Based on a census in 2000, most people in Villarzel belong to a Christian church.
- About 17% are Roman Catholic.
- Around 67% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A very small number belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic.
- About 14% of the population do not belong to any church. They might be agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Learning and Schools
Many adults in Villarzel have completed their high school education. Some have also gone on to higher education at a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 34 students in Villarzel's school district. The local school system provides pre-school for young children. Primary school lasts for four years, and lower secondary school lasts for six years.
Many students who live in Villarzel go to schools outside the municipality. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Villarzel.
See also
In Spanish: Villarzel para niños
