Vufflens-la-Ville facts for kids
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Vufflens-la-Ville
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Vufflens-la-Ville village
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 Vufflens-la-Ville
Location in Switzerland
Vufflens-la-Ville
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,351 | |
| • Density | 251.1/km2 (650.4/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Vufflanais Lè Paî-rodzo |
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| Postal code |
1302
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| Surrounded by | Penthaz, Sullens, Mex, Bussigny-près-Lausanne, Aclens, Gollion | |
Vufflens-la-Ville is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Vaud. This town is part of the Gros-de-Vaud area.
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Geography of Vufflens-la-Ville
Vufflens-la-Ville covers an area of about 5.38 square kilometers (2.08 sq mi). A large part of this land, about 61.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 23% of the area.
Around 13.6% of the land has buildings or roads. A small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
The town used to be part of the Cossonay District. But on August 31, 2006, it became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud district.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Vufflens-la-Ville has a special design. It is split down the middle. On one side, there is a red sword on a silver background. On the other side, there is a silver key on a red background. Across both halves, there is a blue stripe with a golden lion walking on it.
Population and People
Vufflens-la-Ville has a population of about 1,071 people. In 2008, about 13% of the people living here were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the town's population grew by about 10.2%.
Most people in Vufflens-la-Ville speak French. About 90.1% of the population speaks French. German is the second most common language, spoken by 5.2% of the people. Italian is spoken by 1.7%.
Many people living in Vufflens-la-Ville were born in the same canton, or state. About 41% were born in Vaud. Around 22.2% were born right in Vufflens-la-Ville. About 18% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Vufflens-la-Ville
The population of Vufflens-la-Ville includes people of all ages.
- About 12.4% of the people are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 9.6% of the population.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a large part of the population, around 57%.
- Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 21.1% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were about 400 private homes in Vufflens-la-Ville. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home. About 27.9% of homes had only one person living in them. There were also homes with five or more people.
Most of the buildings in Vufflens-la-Ville are single-family homes. In 2000, these made up about 70.7% of all inhabited buildings. Many of these homes were built between 1971 and 1980. There are also multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
The historical population is shown in the chart below:
Important Sights
The entire village of Vufflens-la-Ville is a special place. It is listed as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it is important for its history and culture.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Vufflens-la-Ville was 3.8%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs could not find them.
Many people in Vufflens-la-Ville work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 17 people worked in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in factories or construction. About 59 people worked here, with most in construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, education, and healthcare. About 134 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Vufflens-la-Ville travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 463 people left the town for their jobs. Most people, about 70.2%, used a private car to get to work. About 12.5% used public transportation.
Religion in Vufflens-la-Ville
In 2000, people in Vufflens-la-Ville followed different religions.
- About 28.3% were Roman Catholic.
- About 52.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, including Orthodox and Christian Catholic.
- About 0.7% of the population was Islamic.
- A very small number were Buddhist or belonged to other faiths.
- About 12.7% of the people said they did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education and Schools
Many adults in Vufflens-la-Ville have a good education. About 40% have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 21% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 130 students in the Vufflens-la-Ville school district.
- The canton, or state, provides two years of optional pre-school.
- Students attend primary school for four years. There were 77 students in primary school.
- The required lower secondary school program lasts for six years. There were 53 students in these schools.
Some students from Vufflens-la-Ville go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to school in Vufflens-la-Ville.
Transportation
Vufflens-la-Ville has its own railway station, called Vufflens-la-Ville. This station is on two important railway lines: the Jura Foot and the Simplon line. Trains from this station can take you to places like Vallorbe, Lausanne, Aigle, and Grandson.
See also
In Spanish: Vufflens-la-Ville para niños
