Vinzel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vinzel
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Vineyards in Vinzel
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 Vinzel
Location in Switzerland
Vinzel
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 385 | |
| • Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Vinzellois Les Sèche-brebis |
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| Postal code |
1184
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| Surrounded by | Burtigny, Bursins, Luins | |
Vinzel is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Nyon District in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is known for its beautiful vineyards.
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Geography of Vinzel
Vinzel covers an area of about 1.1 square kilometers (0.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 67%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 19.3% of the area. The remaining 12.8% is made up of buildings and roads where people live and travel.
Most of the farming land, about 21.1%, is used for growing grapes in vineyards. This shows how important wine production is to Vinzel. The town used to be part of the Rolle District until 2006. After that, it became part of the Nyon District.
Vinzel's Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Vinzel, its coat of arms, has a special design. It features six horizontal stripes, alternating between blue and silver. On top of these stripes, there is a golden five-pointed star.
People and Population
Vinzel has a population of about 350 people (as of 2022). Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Vinzel has grown quite a bit. This growth is mostly because new people have moved into the town.
Most people in Vinzel speak French as their main language. Some also speak German or English.
The town has a good mix of ages. About 14% of the population are young children (0-9 years old), and 16.6% are teenagers (10-19 years old). Many adults are between 40 and 49 years old, making up about 21% of the population. There are also older adults and seniors living in Vinzel.
In 2000, there were 102 homes in Vinzel, with about 2.8 people living in each home on average. Most homes were single-family houses.
The population of Vinzel has changed over time. For example, in 1850, there were 138 people. The population went down to 104 in 1960 but then grew to 295 by 2000. This shows that Vinzel has become a more popular place to live in recent years.
Historical Sites
The entire small village of Vinzel is recognized as an important Swiss heritage site. This means it has special historical and cultural value that is protected.
Economy and Jobs
In Vinzel, many people work in agriculture, especially in the vineyards. This is called the primary economic sector. There are also some jobs in manufacturing, which is the secondary sector. Most jobs are in the tertiary sector, which includes services like sales, restaurants, and professional jobs.
Many people who live in Vinzel travel to other towns for work. Also, some people come from outside Vinzel to work there. Most people use private cars to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Vinzel
Based on information from 2000, about 34.6% of the people in Vinzel were Roman Catholic. About 42% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Buddhist. Some people did not belong to any church or preferred not to say.
Education in Vinzel
Many adults in Vinzel have completed their high school education. A good number have also gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 60 students in the Vinzel school district. In the Vaud canton, children can attend two years of optional pre-school. The primary school program lasts for four years, and there were 29 students in Vinzel's primary school. The middle school program lasts for six years, and 30 students were enrolled in those schools.
Some students from Vinzel go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school in Vinzel.
See also
In Spanish: Vinzel para niños
