Montagny-près-Yverdon facts for kids
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Montagny-près-Yverdon
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 Montagny-près-Yverdon
Location in Switzerland
Montagny-près-Yverdon
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.52 km2 (1.36 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 738 | |
| • Density | 209.7/km2 (543.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1442
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| Surrounded by | Chamblon, Essert-sous-Champvent, Grandson, Treycovagnes, Valeyres-sous-Montagny, Villars-sous-Champvent, Yverdon-les-Bains | |
Montagny-près-Yverdon is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois area of the canton of Vaud.
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History of Montagny-près-Yverdon
Montagny-près-Yverdon was first mentioned a very long time ago, around the years 995-996. Back then, it was known as in villa Montaniaco. Later, in 1397, its name changed to Montaigny-le-Courbe.
The town's history goes back to at least the 12th century. However, the old castle and church from the Middle Ages are no longer standing. The church you see today was built much later, in 1769. Montagny-près-Yverdon used to be on an old Roman road. This road connected the town of Yverdon with Sainte-Croix. Today, the town is located near a modern autoroute.
Geography and Location
Montagny-près-Yverdon covers an area of about 3.5 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 70%, is used for farming. About 6.5% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining land, about 22.4%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.6%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Land Use in the Town
Looking closer at the developed areas, about 5.4% are industrial buildings. Homes and other buildings make up 4.8% of the area. Roads and other transport links cover 9.9%. Power and water systems, along with other special developed areas, make up 2.0%. All the forested land in the town is covered with thick forests.
For farming, 56.5% of the land is used for growing crops. Another 8.5% is used for pastures where animals graze. About 4.8% of the land is used for growing fruits or grapes. All the water in the town comes from flowing streams or rivers.
Changes in District Areas
Montagny-près-Yverdon used to be part of the Yverdon District. This district was closed down on August 31, 2006. After that, Montagny-près-Yverdon became part of the new Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
The town's land stretches from the hills around the village. It goes across the Brinaz stream and reaches the banks of the Orbe River.
Montagny-près-Yverdon's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town or family. The coat of arms for Montagny-près-Yverdon shows a red crayfish claw on a silver background.
This crayfish claw is actually a part that is "missing" from the coat of arms of a nearby town called Onnens. This design helps to show that Montagny-près-Yverdon and Onnens were once connected or divided from each other.
Population and People
Montagny-près-Yverdon has a population of about 600 people. In 2008, about 14.4% of the people living there were foreign nationals. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the number of people living in the town grew by 8.7%. This growth happened because more people moved into the town than left, and also because more babies were born than people passed away.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Montagny-près-Yverdon speak French as their main language. About 88.4% of the population speaks French. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 3.5% of the people. Italian is the third most common, spoken by about 2.8%.
Age Groups in the Town
In 2009, the population of Montagny-près-Yverdon included many young people. About 11.1% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up 12.6% of the population.
Adults aged 20 to 29 made up 12.0%. Those aged 30 to 39 were 13.8%, and people aged 40 to 49 were 15.0%. The largest adult group was people aged 50 to 59, making up 16.4%. Older adults, aged 60 to 69, were 10.1% of the population. People aged 70 to 79 were 6.4%, and those 80 and older made up a smaller percentage.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 241 private households in Montagny-près-Yverdon. On average, there were 2.5 people living in each home. About 71 households had only one person living in them. There were also 26 households with five or more people. Many households were married couples, some with children and some without. There were also single parents living with their children.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Montagny-près-Yverdon was 3.4%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work could not find a job.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, people in Montagny-près-Yverdon worked in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: About 25 people worked in the primary sector, which mostly involves farming. There were 8 businesses in this area.
- Secondary sector: About 213 people worked in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing (making things in factories) and construction (building things). There were 28 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: The largest number of people, 920, worked in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. There were 90 businesses in this sector.
Overall, 334 people living in the town had jobs. About 44% of these workers were women.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, many people traveled into Montagny-près-Yverdon for work. About 626 workers came into the town, while 239 residents left the town to work elsewhere. This means Montagny-près-Yverdon is a place where more people come to work than leave. About 4.6% of the workers coming into the town were from outside Switzerland.
For getting to work, 14.1% of the working population used public transportation. A much larger number, 60.2%, used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in the Community
According to the 2000 census, people in Montagny-près-Yverdon followed different religions. About 24.1% of the population were Roman Catholic. The largest group, 52.3%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There were also smaller groups:
- About 2.15% were members of an Orthodox church.
- A small number belonged to the Christian Catholic Church.
- About 6.11% belonged to other Christian churches.
- About 0.66% of the population were Islamic.
- A significant group, about 16.01%, said they belonged to no church, or were agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Education and Schools
In Montagny-près-Yverdon, many adults have completed higher levels of education. About 37.5% of the population finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school after the required years. Another 15.0% went on to complete even higher education, such as university or a specialized college.
School System in Vaud
During the 2009/2010 school year, there were 77 students in the Montagny-près-Yverdon school district. In the Vaud canton, children can attend two years of non-required pre-school. The local government helped provide pre-school care for 578 children, and 359 of them received financial help for this care.
The main primary school program in the canton lasts for four years. There were 43 students in the town's primary school. After primary school, students go to a lower secondary school program, which lasts for six years. There were 34 students in these schools.
In 2000, 53 students who went to school in Montagny-près-Yverdon came from other towns. At the same time, 107 students who lived in Montagny-près-Yverdon went to schools outside the town.
Notable People
- Phil Henny (born 1943), a famous racing mechanic, driver, and author.
Images for kids
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A view of Montagny-près-Yverdon.
See also
In Spanish: Montagny-près-Yverdon para niños
