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Démoret
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 Démoret
Location in Switzerland
Démoret
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.28 km2 (1.65 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 733 m (2,405 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 158 | |
| • Density | 36.92/km2 (95.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1415
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| Surrounded by | Champtauroz, Chanéaz, Chêne-Pâquier, Molondin, Prahins, Vuissens (FR) | |
Démoret is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Jura-Nord Vaudois area in the canton of Vaud.
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History of Démoret
Démoret has a long history! It was first written about in the year 1154. Back then, its name was Donmores. Later, in 1453, people started calling it Demoret, which is very similar to its name today.
Geography of Démoret
Démoret covers an area of about 4.3 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 79%, is used for farming. About 17% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining small part, about 5%, has buildings and roads.
Most of the forested land in Démoret is made up of thick, heavy forests. For farming, people mainly grow crops on about 72% of the land. The rest of the farm land is used for pastures where animals can graze.
Démoret used to be part of the Yverdon District. But in 2006, it became part of the new Jura-Nord Vaudois district. The town is located on both sides of the main road in the northern Jorat plateau, which is a high, flat area between two rivers called Broye and Mentue.
Démoret's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Démoret's coat of arms is described as: Sable, a Dolphin crowned haurient embowed Or. This means it shows a golden dolphin with a crown, jumping out of the water, on a black background.
People of Démoret (Demographics)
Démoret is a small community. As of 2022, it has a population of 135 people. A small number of people living here, about 6.3%, are from other countries.
Most people in Démoret speak French as their main language, about 97% of the population. A few people also speak German or Portuguese.
The ages of people in Démoret vary. About 6% of the population are young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 19% of the population. Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a large part of the population, about 53%. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 28% of the population.
In Démoret, there are about 49 households, with an average of 2.7 people living in each home. Some homes have only one person, while others have five or more people.
Most of the buildings in Démoret are single-family homes. There are also some buildings that are used for both homes and businesses.
What to See in Démoret (Sights)
The entire village of Démoret is very special! It is recognized as an important heritage site in Switzerland. This means it has historical or cultural value that is protected.
Economy of Démoret
In Démoret, people work in different areas. As of 2008, about 33 people worked in the primary economic sector. This mainly means jobs like farming. There were 12 businesses related to farming.
About 10 people worked in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like manufacturing (making things). There were 2 businesses in this area.
A smaller number of people, about 5, worked in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs that provide services, like shops or offices. There were 3 businesses in this sector.
Overall, about 65 people in Démoret had jobs. Almost half of these workers were women.
Religion in Démoret
Most people in Démoret belong to a Christian church. About 74% of the population are part of the Swiss Reformed Church. About 11% are Roman Catholic. There are also some people who belong to other Christian churches. A small group of people do not belong to any church.
Education in Démoret
Education is important in Démoret. About 32% of the people have finished high school, which is called upper secondary education in Switzerland. About 12% have gone on to get even more education, like going to a university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 16 students in the Démoret school area. The local school system provides pre-school for young children. Students then attend primary school for four years. After that, they go to lower secondary school for six years.
Some students from Démoret travel to other towns for school. Also, a few students from other towns come to Démoret for their education.
