Montherod facts for kids
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Montherod
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 Montherod
Location in Switzerland
Montherod
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.97 km2 (1.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 592 m (1,942 ft) | |
| Population
(2019)
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| • Total | 536 | |
| • Density | 107.85/km2 (279.3/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Montherolis | |
| Postal code |
1174
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| Surrounded by | Bière, Saint-Livres, Aubonne, Pizy, Gimel, Saubraz | |
Montherod was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Vaud, specifically in the Morges area. On January 1, 2021, Montherod joined with the nearby town of Aubonne. This means it is no longer a separate municipality.
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History of Montherod
Montherod was first mentioned in old records around the year 1344. Back then, it was known as Monterot.
Geography of Montherod
Montherod covered an area of about 4.97 square kilometers (1.92 sq mi). A large part of this land, about 46.5%, was used for agriculture, like growing crops. Another big part, 45.5%, was covered by forests.
The rest of the land, about 7.2%, had buildings and roads. A very small amount, 0.4%, was made up of rivers or lakes. Most of the forested land was dense forest. Farmers used their land for crops, pastures for animals, and some orchards or vineyards.
Montherod was located on the right side of the Aubonne river. It was also along the road that leads to Col du Marchairuz. The area included the main village of Montherod and several farmhouses spread out nearby.
Changes in Districts
Before August 31, 2006, Montherod was part of the Aubonne District. After that date, the Aubonne District was closed down. Montherod then became part of the newer Morges District.
Montherod's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town or family. Montherod's coat of arms is described as Gules, three Corn Ears Or. This means it has a red background (Gules) and shows three golden corn ears (Or).
Population and People
In 2019, Montherod had a population of 536 people. About 22.1% of the people living there in 2008 were foreign nationals. Over ten years, from 1999 to 2009, the population grew by 21.3%. This growth was mostly due to people moving into the area.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Montherod speak French. In 2000, about 87% of the population spoke French. The next most common language was German, spoken by about 4.6% of the people. English was third, spoken by about 3% of the residents.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 21.6% of the people living in Montherod were born there. Another 35.1% were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 21.9% were born in other parts of Switzerland, and 21.2% were born outside of Switzerland.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Montherod has changed quite a bit over the years. You can see how the number of people living there has grown or shrunk in the chart below.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Montherod had a low unemployment rate of 3.4%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
Jobs are often grouped into three main types:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature. In Montherod, this meant jobs in agriculture, like farming. In 2008, 22 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. This includes manufacturing (making goods in factories) and construction (building things). In 2008, 35 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services to people. This includes things like sales, restaurants, healthcare, and education. In 2008, 48 people worked in this sector.
Most people who lived in Montherod worked outside the municipality. In 2000, 173 workers traveled out of Montherod for their jobs, while only 24 traveled in. Most people (74%) used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Montherod
According to a 2000 survey, about 28% of the people in Montherod were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 53.3%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or to no church at all.
Education System
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Montherod, many people had a good education. About 35.5% of the population had finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. Another 15.5% had gone on to higher education, like a university.
Schools in Montherod
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 67 students in the Montherod school district. The canton of Vaud provides two years of optional pre-school. After that, students attend primary school for four years. Montherod's primary school program had 34 students. Then, students go to lower secondary school for six years, and 33 students were in those schools.
See also
In Spanish: Montherod para niños
