Begnins facts for kids

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The municipal administration of Begnins
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Begnins Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Begnins Location in Canton of Vaud Show map of Canton of Vaud
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Vaud
District	Nyon
Area
• Total	4.79 km2 (1.85 sq mi)
Elevation	541 m (1,775 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,928
• Density	402.5/km2 (1,042.5/sq mi)
Postal code	1268
Surrounded by	Bassins, Burtigny, Gland, Le Vaud, Luins, Vich

Begnins is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Nyon district. It is part of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. A municipality is like a local government area, and a canton is similar to a state or province.

Begnins is known for its beautiful views and quiet atmosphere. It is situated in a lovely part of Switzerland, not far from Lake Geneva.

What is Begnins Like?

Begnins is a small community with a population of about 1,321 people, based on numbers from 2003. It covers an area of 4.76 square kilometers. The town is located at an elevation of 541 meters above sea level.

The official language spoken in Begnins is French. The town is surrounded by other municipalities like Bassins, Burtigny, and Gland.

Who Runs Begnins?

Every municipality in Switzerland has its own local government. In Begnins, the main leader is called the Syndic. The Syndic is similar to a mayor in other countries. The current Syndic of Begnins is Antoine Nicolas. The municipal administration building, shown in the infobox, is where the local government works.

What Do People Do in Begnins?

Begnins is located in an area famous for its vineyards. This means that growing grapes for wine is an important activity for some people in the region. You can see many vineyards around the town. Life in Begnins is generally peaceful, offering a calm environment for its residents.

Images for kids

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  Begnins (left front) seen from La Barillette

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  Vineyards outside Begnins

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In Spanish: Begnins para niños