Malapalud facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Malapalud
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 Malapalud
Location in Switzerland
Malapalud
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Échallens | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 663 m (2,175 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 68 | |
| • Density | 81.9/km2 (212.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1042
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| Surrounded by | Assens, Bottens, Échallens | |
Malapalud was once a small town, or "municipality," in Switzerland. It was located in the Vaud canton, specifically in the Échallens area. On January 1, 2009, Malapalud joined with the nearby town of Assens. So now, it's part of Assens.
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A Look Back: Malapalud's History
Malapalud might have been first written about in the year 1429. This is the earliest record we have of the town.
Where is Malapalud? Geography
Malapalud is found in a part of Switzerland called the Gros-de-Vaud region. This area is known for its rolling hills and farmland.
Malapalud's Special Symbol: The Coat of Arms
Every town often has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Malapalud's coat of arms is blue. It shows three wavy silver lines. These lines likely represent water, perhaps a river or stream.
Who Lives There? Malapalud's Population
In December 2004, Malapalud had a population of 68 people.
Languages Spoken in Malapalud
In 2000, most people in Malapalud spoke French. About 77% of the residents used French. German was the second most common language, spoken by nearly 15% of the people. Portuguese was the third most common language, spoken by about 6.6%.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, almost half of the people (47.5%) living in Malapalud were born there. About 18% were born in the same canton (Vaud). Another 23% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. About 11.5% of the residents were born outside of Switzerland.
Population Changes in 2008
In 2008, two babies were born to Swiss citizens in Malapalud. One Swiss citizen passed away. This meant the Swiss population grew by one person, not counting people moving in or out. One Swiss man moved away from Switzerland. At the same time, one non-Swiss man moved to Malapalud from another country. Overall, the Swiss population in Malapalud grew by 15 people in 2008. The non-Swiss population grew by 2 people. This shows a population growth rate of 22.7% for the year.
Family Life and Homes
In 2000, 24 people in Malapalud were single and had never been married. There were 34 married people. One person was a widow or widower, and two people were divorced.
There were 22 households in total. About 22.7% of these households had only one person living in them. Eight households were married couples without children. Nine households were married couples with children.
Types of Buildings and Apartments
In 2000, there were 14 inhabited buildings in Malapalud. Three of these were single-family homes. Five were buildings with multiple apartments. Six buildings were used for both homes and other purposes.
Most single-family homes (two) were built between 1981 and 1990. The most multi-family homes (three) were built before 1919.
There were 29 apartments in Malapalud in 2000. The most common size was two rooms, with seven such apartments. Ten apartments had five or more rooms. Most apartments (75.9%) were lived in all year. About 24.1% were used only for certain seasons.
How Malapalud's Population Changed Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Malapalud has changed through the years:
Working in Malapalud: The Economy
In Malapalud, 30 people had jobs. About 36.7% of these workers were women.
Types of Jobs in 2008
In 2008, there were 22 full-time jobs in Malapalud.
- Agriculture: 15 jobs were in farming.
- Manufacturing: 1 job was in making things.
- Services: 6 jobs were in the service industry. These were all related to selling or fixing cars.
In 2000, 15 workers who lived in Malapalud traveled outside the village for their jobs.
Beliefs and Faith: Religion in Malapalud
Based on the 2000 census:
- 50 people (82%) were Roman Catholic.
- 6 people (9.8%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- 5 people (8.2%) did not belong to any church.
Learning and Schools: Education
In Malapalud, about 17 people (27.9%) finished high school. Six people (9.8%) went on to higher education, like university. Of those who went to university, two-thirds were Swiss men, and one-third were Swiss women.
In 2000, 11 students from Malapalud went to schools outside the village.
