Gossens facts for kids
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Gossens
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 Gossens
Location in Switzerland
Gossens
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Yverdon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 538 m (1,765 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 128 | |
| • Density | 125.5/km2 (325.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1407
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| Surrounded by | Bioley-Magnoux, Cronay, Donneloye, Orzens | |
Gossens was once a small municipality in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, within the Yverdon district. A municipality is like a small town or local area with its own local government.
On January 1, 2008, Gossens joined with its nearby neighbor, Donneloye. This means it is no longer a separate municipality.
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What Was Gossens?
Gossens was a community in the western part of Switzerland. It was known for its quiet, rural setting. The people living there were part of a larger district.
Where Was It Located?
Gossens was found along the main road that connects two other towns: Yverdon and Moudon. This road made it easy to travel to and from the area. The region is known for its beautiful Swiss countryside.
What Did People Do There?
The main way people earned a living in Gossens was through farming. Its economy was mostly based on agriculture. This means many people worked with crops or raising animals.
Its History: Merging with Donneloye
For many years, Gossens operated as its own municipality. However, smaller municipalities sometimes merge with larger ones. This can happen to share resources or to make local government more efficient. Gossens officially merged with Donneloye in 2008. This change meant that the area of Gossens became part of the Donneloye municipality.
