Jorat-Mézières facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jorat-Mézières
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Carrouge village, part of the municipality
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 Jorat-Mézières
Location in Switzerland
Jorat-Mézières
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.08 km2 (4.28 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,968 | |
| • Density | 267.87/km2 (693.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1076, 1083-4
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| Surrounded by | Vucherens, Vulliens, Montpreveyres, Ropraz | |
Jorat-Mézières is a special kind of town, called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is found in the canton of Vaud, within the Lavaux-Oron area. This municipality is quite new! On July 1, 2016, three smaller towns decided to join together. These towns were Mézières (VD), Ferlens (VD), and Carrouge (VD). They all merged to create the single, larger municipality of Jorat-Mézières.
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About the Land of Jorat-Mézières
After the towns joined in 2016, Jorat-Mézières became a larger area. It covers about 11.07 square kilometers. That's roughly 4.27 square miles of land. This makes it a good-sized place to live and explore.
How Many People Live Here?
Jorat-Mézières is home to many people. As of 2014, about 2,635 people lived in this municipality. The number of residents can change over time.
A Look at Past Populations
It's interesting to see how the number of people living in this area has changed. Before Jorat-Mézières was formed, we can look at the populations of the three towns that merged. The chart below shows how many people lived in Mézières, Ferlens, and Carrouge over many years. You can see how each town grew or changed in size.
Important Historic Places
Jorat-Mézières has a special building that is very important. It is called the Théâtre Du Jorat. This theater is recognized as a heritage site of national significance in Switzerland. This means it's a very important cultural building for the whole country.
