Mont-la-Ville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mont-la-Ville
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Mont-la-Ville village church
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 Mont-la-Ville
Location in Switzerland
Mont-la-Ville
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 19.79 km2 (7.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 835 m (2,740 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 490 | |
| • Density | 24.76/km2 (64.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1148
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| Localities | Mollendruz | |
| Surrounded by | Vaulion, Juriens, La Praz, Moiry, Cuarnens, L'Isle, L'Abbaye | |
Mont-la-Ville is a small town in Switzerland. It's located in the Vaud area, specifically in the Morges region. It's a quiet place nestled in the beautiful Swiss countryside.
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History of Mont-la-Ville
Mont-la-Ville was first mentioned in old records way back in 1140. Back then, it was known as in Monte Villa. This means it has a long history, going back almost 900 years!
Geography and Nature
Mont-la-Ville covers an area of about 19.75 square kilometers (about 7.6 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. Even more, over half, is covered by forests. This shows how much nature is around the town!
The town is located at the bottom of the Jura Mountains. It's along the road that leads to a place called Mollendruz. Mont-la-Ville includes the main village and a smaller area called Chaume, plus some scattered farmhouses.
Town's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Mont-la-Ville's coat of arms is split into two colors: blue and silver. It features two arrowheads, one blue on the silver side and one silver on the blue side. At the bottom, there are golden hills. This design represents the town's unique identity.
People of Mont-la-Ville
Mont-la-Ville has a population of around 329 people. Most people in Mont-la-Ville speak French, which is the main language. A few people also speak German or Italian.
Many of the people living in Mont-la-Ville were born there or in the same part of Switzerland. The town has a mix of families, with some single-person households and others with many family members.
Important Historical Sites
Mont-la-Ville is home to a very old and important place: a prehistoric rock shelter at Mollendruz. This site is so special that it's listed as a national heritage site in Switzerland. It gives us clues about how people lived a very long time ago!
Economy and Jobs
In Mont-la-Ville, people work in different types of jobs.
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming. Many people here work in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services, like working in shops, restaurants, or schools.
Many people who live in Mont-la-Ville travel to other towns for work. This means the town is a place where many people live, but they work elsewhere.
Religion in Mont-la-Ville
When people were asked about their religion, most in Mont-la-Ville said they belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number were Roman Catholic. Some people also said they didn't belong to any church.
Education for Kids
Mont-la-Ville has schools for children. The school system in this area provides two years of pre-school, which is not required but helps young children get ready for school. After that, children attend primary school for four years. Then, they go to lower secondary school for six years.
Some students from Mont-la-Ville go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to Mont-la-Ville for school.
See also
In Spanish: Mont-la-Ville para niños
