Vucherens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vucherens
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 Vucherens
Location in Switzerland
Vucherens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.28 km2 (1.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 678 m (2,224 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 618 | |
| • Density | 188.4/km2 (488.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1509
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| Surrounded by | Carrouge, Hermenches, Ropraz, Syens, Vulliens | |
| Twin towns | Droiturier (France) | |
Vucherens is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud, within the Broye-Vully area. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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What is Vucherens Like?
Vucherens covers an area of about 3.3 square kilometers (which is about 1.3 square miles). A big part of this land, about 64%, is used for farming. This means you'll see lots of fields and pastures.
About 23% of Vucherens is covered by forests, offering nice green spaces. The rest of the land, about 12%, has buildings and roads. There are also small rivers flowing through the area.
Vucherens used to be part of the Moudon District. But on August 31, 2006, it became part of the newer Broye-Vully District.
What is the Vucherens Coat of Arms?
The coat of arms for Vucherens has a special design. It shows a silver owl standing on a green hill, all on a red background. This design is called Gules, on Owl Argent statant on a Coupeaux Vert.
Who Lives in Vucherens?
As of 2022, Vucherens has a population of about 504 people. Over the past 10 years (from 1999 to 2009), the number of people living here grew by about 23.6%. Most of this growth happened because new people moved into the town.
What Languages Do People Speak?
Most people in Vucherens speak French, which is about 93.7% of the population. Some people also speak German (2.9%) or Portuguese (1.6%). A very small number of people speak Italian or Romansh.
How Old Are the People in Vucherens?
In Vucherens, about 10.4% of the people are young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 13.6% of the population. Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a larger part, around 55.4%. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 20.7% of the population.
How Many Homes Are There?
In 2000, there were 187 homes in Vucherens, with about 2.4 people living in each home on average. About 28.7% of homes had just one person living in them. Many homes were lived in by married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Vucherens are single-family homes, making up about 55.8% of all inhabited buildings. There are also some multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
How Has the Population Changed Over Time?
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Vucherens has changed over many years. You can see how the population has gone up and down.
Does Vucherens Have a Twin Town?
Yes, Vucherens is twinned with a town in France called Droiturier. This means they have a special friendship and often share cultural exchanges.
How Do People Work in Vucherens?
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Vucherens was 3.5%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work did not have a job.
What Kinds of Jobs Are There?
Jobs in Vucherens are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials, like farming. In 2008, 23 people worked in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories. In 2008, 15 people worked in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services, like in shops, restaurants, or schools. In 2008, 119 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Vucherens actually travel to other towns for work. Also, some people come into Vucherens from other towns to work. Most people use a private car to get to work.
What Religions Are Practiced in Vucherens?
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Vucherens are Christian. About 20.3% are Roman Catholic and 64.6% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also a few people who belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. About 12.16% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
How Does Education Work in Vucherens?
Many adults in Vucherens have completed a good level of education. About 41.9% have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Also, 11.9% have gone on to higher education, like university.
Schools in Vucherens
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 66 students in the Vucherens school area.
- Pre-school: Children can go to two years of non-required pre-school.
- Primary school: Students attend primary school for four years. In Vucherens, there were 31 students in primary school.
- Lower secondary school: This program lasts for six years. There were 35 students in these schools.
Some students from Vucherens go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school in Vucherens.
See also
In Spanish: Vucherens para niños
