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La Cure in Baulmes village
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Baulmes Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Baulmes Location in Canton of Vaud Show map of Canton of Vaud
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Vaud
District	Jura-Nord Vaudois
Area
• Total	22.5 km2 (8.7 sq mi)
Elevation	641 m (2,103 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,075
• Density	47.78/km2 (123.7/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Les Baulmérans Lè Rebata-tsaudère
Postal code	1446
Surrounded by	Champvent, Jougne (FR-25), L'Abergement, Les Hôpitaux-Vieux (FR-25), Rances, Sainte-Croix, Vuiteboeuf
Twin towns	Mont-Saint-Sulpice (France)

Baulmes is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Vaud area of Switzerland. It's located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district.

Discovering Baulmes: A Look at Its Past

Baulmes has a long history! It was first mentioned way back in the year 652. At that time, it was known as in loco Balmensi. Later, in 1123, it was called Balmis.

Exploring Baulmes: Geography and Nature

Baulmes village

Aerial view of Baulmes in 1964

Baulmes covers an area of about 22.5 square kilometers (about 8.7 square miles). A large part of this land, about 40%, is used for farming. Even more, about 55%, is covered by forests.

The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 4% of the land. A small amount, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest is land that isn't used for farming or building.

Baulmes is nestled at the edge of the Jura Mountains, right on the border with France. It sits on the land built up by the Baumine river.

Understanding Baulmes: Its Coat of Arms

Every town has a special symbol, like a logo, called a coat of arms. Baulmes's coat of arms is quite simple but meaningful. It shows a blue background with a silver "X" shape on it. This "X" shape is called a saltire.

People of Baulmes: Demographics

Baulmes is home to about 960 people. Many people who live here speak French, which is the main language. Some other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and German.

The town has a mix of ages. About a quarter of the population are children and teenagers under 19 years old. The rest are adults, including many older people who have lived in Baulmes for a long time.

Most households in Baulmes have about 2 to 3 people living together. There are also some single-person households and larger families.

Important Places: Heritage Sites

Baulmes has some really important historical places. Two of these are considered national heritage sites in Switzerland. One is a prehistoric shelter called Abri De La Cure. The other is the Beffroi communal, which is a community bell tower. The whole village of Baulmes is also recognized as an important heritage site.

Friends Across Borders: Twin Town

Baulmes has a special friendship with another town! It is twinned with Mont-Saint-Sulpice, a town in France. This means they share cultural exchanges and friendly connections.

Working in Baulmes: Economy

Many people in Baulmes work in different types of jobs. Some work in agriculture, like farming. Others work in the manufacturing or construction industries.

There are also jobs in the service industry. This includes jobs in shops, restaurants, and other businesses that provide services to people. Many people who live in Baulmes also travel to other towns for work.

Getting Around: Transport

Getting to and from Baulmes is easy thanks to the Yverdon–Ste-Croix railway line. This electric train line connects Baulmes to bigger towns like Yverdon-les-Bains and Sainte Croix.

Faith in Baulmes: Religion

People in Baulmes follow different religions. Many residents belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A good number are also Roman Catholic. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian faiths or Islam. Some people do not belong to any church.

Baulmes Weather: Climate

Baulmes experiences a fair amount of rain or snow each year. On average, it has about 134 days with precipitation. The wettest month is usually December, while September tends to be the driest.

Learning in Baulmes: Education

Education is important in Baulmes. Many adults have completed high school, and some have gone on to college or university.

The local school system provides education for children from pre-school all the way through middle school. Students attend primary school for four years, and then lower secondary school for six years. Some students also choose to be home-schooled.

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In Spanish: Baulmes para niños