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Broye-Vully District

District de la Broye-Vully
District
Location of Broye-Vully District
Country  Switzerland
Canton  Vaud
Capital Payerne
Area
 • Total 264.98 km2 (102.31 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total 41'811
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Municipalities 52

The Broye-Vully District (called District de la Broye-Vully in French) is a special area in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Think of a canton like a state in a country. This district is a part of the Vaud canton. The main town and capital of this district is Payerne.

What is the Broye-Vully District?

The Broye-Vully District is one of the ten districts in the canton of Vaud. It was created in 2008. This happened when some older districts were combined. It covers a total area of about 265 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 26,500 football fields!

People and Population

In 2015, about 41,811 people lived in the Broye-Vully District. This means it's a place with a good number of towns and villages. The people living here are mostly French-speaking. This is because Vaud is a French-speaking canton in Switzerland.

The Capital: Payerne

Payerne is the biggest town and the capital of the Broye-Vully District. It's an important place for the district. Payerne has a rich history. It is known for its old abbey, which is a very old church building. Many people visit Payerne to see its historical sites.

Municipalities in the District

A "municipality" is like a local town or village government. The Broye-Vully District is made up of 52 different municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. They manage things like schools, roads, and local services for their residents.

How Municipalities Work

In Switzerland, municipalities are very important. They are the smallest units of government. People living in a municipality vote for their local leaders. These leaders make decisions that affect their daily lives. This system helps communities manage their own affairs.

Some Important Municipalities

While there are 52 municipalities, some are larger or more well-known.

  • Avenches is a municipality with a long history. It was once a Roman city. You can still see old Roman ruins there today.
  • Moudon is another important town. It has a medieval old town. This means it has buildings and streets from the Middle Ages.
  • Lucens is also a notable municipality. It has a castle that stands high above the town.

These municipalities, along with many smaller villages, make up the Broye-Vully District. They all work together as part of the canton of Vaud.

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  • Avenches-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Avenches

  • GW-VD-Bellerive

    Coat of arms of Bellerive

  • Blason commune CH Brenles (Vaud)

    Coat of arms of Brenles

  • Bussy-sur-Moudon-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Bussy-sur-Moudon

  • Carrouge VD-drapeau

    Coat of arms of Carrouge

  • Cerniaz

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  • GW-VD-Chabrey

    Coat of arms of Chabrey

  • Champtauroz-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Champtauroz

  • Chavannesm

    Coat of arms of Chavannes-sur-Moudon

  • Chesallm

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  • Chevroux-coat of arm

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  • Combremg

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  • Blason village Combremont-le-Petit

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  • GW-VD-Constantine

    Coat of arms of Constantine

  • Corcelles-le-Jorat-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Corcelles-le-Jorat

  • ArmoirieCorcellesPayerne

    Coat of arms of Corcelles-près-Payerne

  • Cremin-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Cremin

  • Blason commune CH Cudrefin (Vaud)

    Coat of arms of Cudrefin

  • Curtilles-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Curtilles

  • Dompierre-drapeau

    Coat of arms of Dompierre

  • Faoug-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Faoug

  • Forel-sur-Lucens-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Forel-sur-Lucens

  • Grandcour-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Grandcour

  • Grangesm

    Coat of arms of Granges-près-Marnand

  • Blason commune CH Henniez (Vaud)

    Coat of arms of Henniez

  • Hermenches

    Coat of arms of Hermenches

  • Lovatens

    Coat of arms of Lovatens

  • Blason commune CH Lucens (Vaud)

    Coat of arms of Lucens

  • Marnand

    Coat of arms of Marnand

  • Missy CH

    Coat of arms of Missy

  • GW-VD-Montmagny

    Coat of arms of Montmagny

  • Moudon-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Moudon

  • GW-VD-Mur

    Coat of arms of Mur

  • Oleyres

    Coat of arms of Oleyres

  • Oulens2

    Coat of arms of Oulens-sur-Lucens

  • Payerne-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Payerne

  • Prévonloup

    Coat of arms of Prévonloup

  • Ropraz

    Coat of arms of Ropraz

  • Blason commune CH Rossenges (Vaud)

    Coat of arms of Rossenges

  • Sarzens

    Coat of arms of Sarzens

  • Sassel-blason

    Coat of arms of Sassel

  • Seigneux

    Coat of arms of Seigneux

  • GX-VD-Syens

    Coat of arms of Syens

  • Trey-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Trey

  • Blason commune CH Treytorrens (Vaud)

    Coat of arms of Treytorrens (Payerne)

  • GW-VD-Vallamand

    Coat of arms of Vallamand

  • Villarsbr

    Coat of arms of Villars-Bramard

  • GX-VD-Villars-le-Comte

    Coat of arms of Villars-le-Comte

  • GW-VD-Villars-le-Grand

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  • GW-VD-Villarzel

    Coat of arms of Villarzel

  • Vucherens ch

    Coat of arms of Vucherens

  • Vulliens-coat of arms

    Coat of arms of Vulliens

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