Vuarrens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Vuarrens village church
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 Vuarrens
Location in Switzerland
Vuarrens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.97 km2 (3.46 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 677 m (2,221 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,060 | |
| • Density | 118.2/km2 (306.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1418
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| Surrounded by | Corcelles-sur-Chavornay, Essertines-sur-Yverdon, Fey, Pailly, Penthéréaz, Villars-le-Terroir | |
Vuarrens is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is found in the canton of Vaud, within the Gros-de-Vaud area. Think of a canton like a state and a district like a county.
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Exploring Vuarrens: Its Land and Location
Vuarrens covers an area of about 8.96 square kilometers (3.46 square miles). That's roughly the size of 1,250 football fields! Most of this land, about 70.6%, is used for farming. This means you'll see many fields where crops grow.
About 24.1% of Vuarrens is covered by forests. These are mostly thick, natural woods. The remaining 5.5% of the land is where buildings and roads are located. This includes homes, shops, and the paths people use to get around.
Vuarrens used to be part of the Échallens District. But on August 31, 2006, it became part of the newer Gros-de-Vaud district. This change helped organize the region better.
Understanding the Vuarrens Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge that tells a story about the place. The coat of arms for Vuarrens is divided into two parts.
The top part shows two special cups called "pyxes." These cups are used in churches. They are shown in silver and red colors, with the colors swapped on each cup. The bottom part of the shield is green. On it, you can see a golden "garb," which is a bundle of wheat. This often represents farming and food.
Who Lives in Vuarrens? Population Facts
Vuarrens has a population of about 743 people, as of 2009. Over the past ten years (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living here grew by 38.4%. Most of this growth happened because people moved into Vuarrens.
Languages Spoken in Vuarrens
Most people in Vuarrens speak French. About 94.3% of the residents use French as their main language. A smaller number of people speak German (2.5%) or Spanish (1.1%). There are also a few people who speak Italian.
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 35.8% of the people living in Vuarrens were born there. Another 40.5% were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 13.1% came from other parts of Switzerland. Finally, 8.3% of the population was born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Vuarrens
The population of Vuarrens includes people of all ages. In 2009, about 16% of the people were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers (10 to 19 years old) made up 15% of the population.
Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a large part of the community. People over 60 years old make up about 17.5% of the population. This includes seniors up to 90 years old and older.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 216 households in Vuarrens. A household is a group of people living together in one home. On average, there were 2.5 people per household. About a quarter of the homes had only one person living in them. Many homes were families with married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Vuarrens are single-family homes. Many of these older homes were built before 1919. There are also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
Working and Earning in Vuarrens
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Vuarrens was 3.7%. This means that only a small number of people who wanted to work could not find a job.
Main Jobs in the Area
Many people in Vuarrens work in farming. This is called the primary economic sector. In 2008, about 55 people worked in this area.
Some people work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 9 people worked in this sector.
The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like sales, working in hotels or restaurants, education, and healthcare. About 66 people worked in these types of jobs.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Vuarrens travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 199 people left Vuarrens to work elsewhere. Only 42 people came into Vuarrens for their jobs. Most people (68%) used a private car to get to work. A smaller number (7.4%) used public transportation.
Religion in Vuarrens
According to a census in 2000, most people in Vuarrens are Christian. About 69.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church. Another 16.8% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches.
There were also a few people who were Jewish or Islamic. About 7.96% of the population did not belong to any church. They might be agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Learning and Schools in Vuarrens
Education is important in Vuarrens. About 39.8% of the adults have finished upper secondary education. This is like finishing high school. Also, 10.1% have gone on to higher education, like university.
School System in Vuarrens
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 116 students in the Vuarrens school district. Children can start with two years of optional pre-school. After that, they attend primary school for four years. Then, they go to lower secondary school for six years.
Some students from Vuarrens go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Vuarrens.
Images for kids
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The tower of the Church of Vuarrens
See also
In Spanish: Vuarrens para niños
