La Rippe facts for kids
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La Rippe
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 La Rippe
Location in Switzerland
La Rippe
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Nyon | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.59 km2 (6.41 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 528 m (1,732 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,137 | |
| • Density | 68.54/km2 (177.51/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Rippérans | |
| Postal code |
1278
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| Localities | Tranchepied | |
| Surrounded by | Chéserex, Crassier, Divonne-les-Bains (FR-01), Gingins, Prémanon (FR-39) | |
La Rippe is a small village, also known as a municipality, located in the Nyon district of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It's a quiet place where people speak French.
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Where is La Rippe?
La Rippe is found in the western part of Switzerland. It's in the canton of Vaud, which is one of Switzerland's 26 cantons, similar to states or provinces. The village is part of the Nyon district. It's quite close to the border with France.
Nearby Places
La Rippe has several neighbors. Some of these are other Swiss villages like Chéserex, Crassier, and Gingins. It also borders French towns such as Divonne-les-Bains and Prémanon. This means it's a place where Swiss and French cultures meet!
Life in La Rippe
La Rippe is a small community. In 2003, about 947 people lived there. The village covers an area of about 16.61 square kilometers. This makes it a peaceful place with plenty of open space. The elevation of the village is around 528 meters above sea level.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a small local government area. It's the smallest unit of government in Switzerland. Each municipality has its own rules and services for the people living there. La Rippe is one of these many small, self-governing areas.
Who Runs La Rippe?
The leader of La Rippe is called a Syndic. This is similar to a mayor in other countries. The Syndic helps manage the village and makes decisions for the community. As of the information available, Jacques Moccand is the Syndic of La Rippe.
Images for kids
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French-Swiss border above La Rippe
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A friendly robot
