Maracon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maracon
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 Maracon
Location in Switzerland
Maracon
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.38 km2 (1.69 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 843 m (2,766 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 537 | |
| • Density | 122.60/km2 (317.5/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Maraconais Lè Bourata-caion |
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| Postal code |
1613 Maracon
1613 La Rogivue |
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| Surrounded by | Saint-Martin (FR), Semsales (FR), Châtel-Saint-Denis (FR), Remaufens (FR), Ecoteaux, Bussigny-sur-Oron | |
Maracon is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Lavaux-Oron district. This district is part of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. A canton is like a state or province within Switzerland. Maracon is known for its peaceful, rural setting.
About Maracon
Maracon is a charming municipality in the western part of Switzerland. It is a place where people live close to nature. The official language spoken here is French.
Where is Maracon?
Maracon is situated in the beautiful Swiss countryside. It is in the canton of Vaud, which is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. The municipality is located at an elevation of about 843 meters (2,766 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up, offering nice views of the surrounding area.
Life in Maracon
As of 2004, Maracon had a population of 423 people. This makes it a very small and quiet community. People who live in Maracon are called Les Maraconais. The small size means that everyone likely knows each other. Life here is often calm and connected to the natural environment.
The mayor, or Syndic, of Maracon is Jean-Claude Serex. The mayor helps to manage the municipality and make decisions for its residents.
History of Maracon
Maracon has an interesting history, especially regarding its size. On January 1, 2003, a smaller municipality called La Rogivue joined Maracon. This merger meant that La Rogivue became part of Maracon. This is a common way for smaller towns to combine and work together.
Images for kids
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The Broye River near Maracon.
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The coat of arms for Maracon.
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A map showing the municipality of Maracon.
