Avenches (district) facts for kids

Avenches was once a special area, like a small region, in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. Think of a canton as being similar to a state or a large county. The main town, or "capital," of this area was also called Avenches. In 2006, the Avenches district became part of a newer, larger area called the Broye-Vully District.

What Was the Avenches District?

A district in Switzerland is a bit like an administrative area. It helps to organize different towns and villages. The Avenches district was one of these areas in the Canton of Vaud. It helped manage local government and services for the communities within its borders.

Towns and Villages in the District

The Avenches district was made up of several smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each municipality had its own local government, but they all worked together as part of the larger district.

Here are the municipalities that were once part of the Avenches district:

• Avenches
• Bellerive
• Chabrey
• Constantine
• Cudrefin
• Donatyre
• Faoug
• Montmagny
• Mur
• Oleyres
• Vallamand
• Villars-le-Grand

Why Did the District Change?

Over time, countries sometimes reorganize their administrative areas to make things more efficient. In 2006, the districts in the Canton of Vaud were changed. The Avenches district, along with some others, was combined to form the new Broye-Vully District. This kind of change helps to streamline local government and services for the people living there.