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Chapelle-sur-Moudon
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 Chapelle-sur-Moudon
Location in Switzerland
Chapelle-sur-Moudon
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.63 km2 (1.79 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 759 m (2,490 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 409 | |
| • Density | 88.34/km2 (228.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1063
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| Surrounded by | Boulens, Martherenges, Moudon, Peyres-Possens, Saint-Cierges, Sottens | |
Chapelle-sur-Moudon was a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, within the Gros-de-Vaud area.
On January 1, 2013, Chapelle-sur-Moudon joined with several other nearby towns. These included Correvon, Denezy, Martherenges, Neyruz-sur-Moudon, Peyres-Possens, Saint-Cierges, Thierrens, and Chanéaz. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Montanaire.
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History of Chapelle-sur-Moudon
Chapelle-sur-Moudon was first mentioned in old writings in 1177. Back then, it was called Capellam. Later, in 1228, it was known as Capella Vualdana.
When the area was managed by Bern, it was called Chapelle Vaudanne. After the Canton of Vaud was created in 1798, its name changed to Chapelle (VD). This name stayed until 1953, when it became Chapelle-sur-Moudon.
Where is Chapelle-sur-Moudon?
Chapelle-sur-Moudon covered an area of about 4.6 square kilometers (1.8 square miles) in 2009. Most of this land, about 81.4%, was used for farming. Forests covered 13.0% of the area. The remaining 6.5% was used for buildings and roads.
About 3.7% of the area had houses and other buildings. Roads and other transport areas made up 1.9%. All the forested land was covered with thick forests. For farming, 68.5% of the land grew crops, and 12.1% was used for pastures where animals grazed.
The town was located on the left side of the Broye valley. It included the main village of Chapelle-sur-Moudon and a smaller settlement called Combe.
Town Symbol (Coat of Arms)
The design of Chapelle-sur-Moudon's coat of arms was simple. It showed a golden chapel on a blue background. This symbol represented the town.
People of Chapelle-sur-Moudon
In 2011, Chapelle-sur-Moudon had a population of 409 people. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by 22.8%. Most of this growth came from people moving into the town.
In 2000, most people (94.0%) spoke French. Portuguese was the second most common language (2.8%), followed by German (2.2%).
Many people living in Chapelle-sur-Moudon in 2000 were born there (28.8%). Others were born in the same canton (46.4%). About 13.2% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 10.3% were born outside Switzerland.
In 2009, the population included 12.6% children (0-9 years old) and 14.4% teenagers (10-19 years old). Adults aged 20-59 made up about 55.2% of the population. Older adults (60 and above) made up about 17.8%.
In 2000, there were 116 private households in the town. On average, each household had 2.7 people. About 21.8% of households had only one person.
The chart below shows how the population of Chapelle-sur-Moudon changed over many years:
Economy of Chapelle-sur-Moudon
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Chapelle-sur-Moudon was 2%. This means only a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
In 2008, people worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: 21 people worked in farming. This sector includes jobs that get raw materials from nature.
- Secondary sector: 53 people worked in manufacturing and construction. This sector turns raw materials into products.
- Tertiary sector: 26 people worked in services. This sector includes jobs like sales, transport, education, and healthcare.
In total, 149 residents had jobs. About 37.6% of these workers were women. Many people (95) who lived in Chapelle-sur-Moudon traveled to other towns for work. Only 17 people came into Chapelle-sur-Moudon for work.
Most people (57.7%) used a private car to get to work. A smaller number (7.4%) used public transportation.
Religion in Chapelle-sur-Moudon
According to the 2000 census, most people in Chapelle-sur-Moudon belonged to Christian churches. About 68.0% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 14.1% were Roman Catholic. Some people belonged to other Christian churches. A small number of people were Islamic. About 10.66% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Chapelle-sur-Moudon
In Chapelle-sur-Moudon, many adults had completed higher levels of education. About 35.4% had finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Another 12.5% had gone on to university or a similar higher education school.
In the 2009/2010 school year, 51 students were in the Chapelle-sur-Moudon school district. The local school system offered two years of optional pre-school. There were 29 students in primary school, which lasts for four years. For middle school, which lasts six years, there were 22 students.
In 2000, 11 students came from other towns to attend school in Chapelle-sur-Moudon. However, 47 students who lived in Chapelle-sur-Moudon went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Chapelle-sur-Moudon para niños
