Martherenges facts for kids
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Martherenges
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 Martherenges
Location in Switzerland
Martherenges
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Gros-de-Vaud | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 767 m (2,516 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 77 | |
| • Density | 92.8/km2 (240.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1063
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| Surrounded by | Chapelle-sur-Moudon, Moudon, Sottens | |
Martherenges was a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Vaud region of Switzerland. It was part of the Gros-de-Vaud District. On January 1, 2013, Martherenges joined with several other towns to form a new, larger municipality called Montanaire.
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History of Martherenges
Martherenges is first mentioned in old records from the 15th Century. Back then, it was known as Martherenges.
Geography of Martherenges
Martherenges was a small place, covering about 0.8 square kilometers (0.3 square miles) in 2009. Most of this land, about 60%, was used for farming. Forests covered about 35% of the area. The remaining 5% had buildings and roads.
The town was located on a hill. This hill was on the left side of the Broye river valley. Until 2006, Martherenges was part of the Moudon District. After that, it became part of the new Gros-de-Vaud District.
Martherenges Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Martherenges had a special design. It was divided into four parts by a diagonal cross. Two parts were red and two were green. In the middle, there was a large silver letter "M".
Population and People of Martherenges
In 2011, Martherenges had a population of 77 people. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the number of people living there grew by about 13.6%. This growth was mostly because more babies were born than people died.
Most people in Martherenges spoke French in 2000, about 91.5%. A smaller number spoke German (5.6%) or Dutch (1.4%).
In 2000, about 45% of the people living in Martherenges were also born there. Another 34% were born in the same region of Switzerland. About 14% came from other parts of Switzerland, and 7% were born outside of Switzerland.
The age groups in Martherenges in 2009 showed that about 13% were children aged 0-9. Teenagers (10-19) made up about 11%. Adults aged 20-59 made up about 63% of the population. Older adults (60 and above) were about 23%.
In 2000, there were 22 homes in Martherenges. On average, about 3.2 people lived in each home. Most homes were single-family houses. Some were multi-family buildings or buildings used for both homes and other purposes.
The population of Martherenges has changed over many years. Here is a chart showing how the number of people has varied:
Economy of Martherenges
In 2010, Martherenges had no unemployment, meaning everyone who wanted a job had one. In 2008, 12 people worked in the primary economic sector, which mainly involves farming. There were five businesses in this sector. No one worked in the secondary sector (like manufacturing) or the tertiary sector (like services).
In total, 36 people from Martherenges had jobs. About 39% of these workers were women. Most people used a private car to get to work, while a small number used public transportation.
Religion in Martherenges
According to the 2000 census, about 65% of the people in Martherenges belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 5.6% were Roman Catholic. Another 25% belonged to other Christian churches. About 17% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Martherenges
In Martherenges, about 38% of the people had finished high school. About 11% had gone on to higher education, like university.
During the 2009/2010 school year, there were 8 students in the Martherenges school area. In the Vaud region, children can attend two years of optional pre-school. The main primary school program lasts for four years. In Martherenges, 4 students were in primary school. The required middle school program lasts for six years, and 4 students were in those schools.
In 2000, 16 students from Martherenges went to schools outside of the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Martherenges para niños
