Denezy facts for kids
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Denezy
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 Denezy
Location in Switzerland
Denezy
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.79 km2 (1.46 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 744 m (2,441 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 141 | |
| • Density | 37.20/km2 (96.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1410
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| Surrounded by | Combremont-le-Petit, Neyruz-sur-Moudon, Prévondavaux (FR), Thierrens, Villars-le-Comte, Vuissens (FR) | |
Denezy was once a small village and a local government area, known as a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Gros-de-Vaud district, which is part of the Vaud canton. Switzerland is divided into cantons, which are like states, and these cantons are further divided into districts and municipalities.
What Was Denezy?
Denezy was a charming municipality nestled in the beautiful country of Switzerland. A municipality is like a local town or village area that has its own local government. It's where people live, work, and go to school. Denezy was part of the Gros-de-Vaud district. This district is located within the canton of Vaud.
Switzerland's Local Areas
Switzerland has a special way of organizing its land and people.
- Cantons: Think of cantons as being similar to states or provinces in other countries. Switzerland has 26 cantons, and each one has its own government and laws, though they all follow the main Swiss federal laws. Vaud is one of these cantons.
- Districts: Within each canton, there are smaller areas called districts. These districts help manage things like local administration and services. The Gros-de-Vaud district was one such area in the Vaud canton.
- Municipalities: These are the smallest local government units. They are like individual towns or villages. Municipalities handle everyday services for their residents, such as schools, roads, and local police. Denezy was one of these municipalities.
The Big Change: Joining Montanaire
On January 1, 2013, Denezy experienced a big change. It joined with several other nearby municipalities to form a brand new, larger municipality called Montanaire.
- The municipalities that merged were: Chanéaz, Chapelle-sur-Moudon, Correvon, Denezy, Martherenges, Neyruz-sur-Moudon, Peyres-Possens, Saint-Cierges, and Thierrens.
- This kind of merger happens when smaller towns decide to combine their resources. By joining together, they can often provide better services to their citizens, share costs, and manage their communities more efficiently. It's like several small schools combining to form one larger, stronger school.
