Montmagny, Switzerland facts for kids
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Montmagny
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 Montmagny
Location in Switzerland
Montmagny
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 565 m (1,854 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 180 | |
| • Density | 47.4/km2 (123/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1587
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| Surrounded by | Avenches, Bellerive, Chabrey, Constantine, Cudrefin, Villars-le-Grand | |
Montmagny was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Vaud area, specifically in the Broye-Vully district.
On July 1, 2011, Montmagny joined with several other towns. These towns were Bellerive, Chabrey, Constantine, Mur, Vallamand, and Villars-le-Grand. Together, they formed a new, larger town called Vully-les-Lacs.
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Montmagny's History
Montmagny is a very old place. It was first written about in the 13th century. Back then, it was known by a different name, Manniaco.
Later, in 1458, its name changed slightly to Montmagniel. This shows how the town's name has evolved over hundreds of years.
Geography of Montmagny
Montmagny covers an area of about 3.8 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming. About 73% of the area is farmland.
Forests cover about 21% of Montmagny. The remaining land, about 4.5%, has buildings and roads. A small part, 1.8%, includes rivers or lakes.
The town is located in the hilly area of the Vully region. This region is known for its beautiful landscapes. Montmagny was part of the Avenches District until 2006. After that, it became part of the new Broye-Vully district.
Montmagny's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Montmagny's coat of arms has a specific design.
It shows a black wolf standing on its hind legs. This wolf has a red tongue. It is placed on a green hill. The background color of the shield is gold.
Population and People in Montmagny
In 2009, Montmagny had a population of 180 people. Over the past ten years (from 1999 to 2009), the population grew by about 8.4%. This growth was mostly due to people moving into the town.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Montmagny speak French. In 2000, about 80.8% of the population spoke French. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 12.8% of the people. A smaller number of people also spoke Portuguese and Italian.
Age Groups
The population of Montmagny includes people of all ages. In 2009, about 12.2% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up about 11.1%.
Adults between 20 and 59 years old made up a larger portion of the population. Senior citizens, aged 60 and above, were about 23.3% of the population.
Historical Population Trends
The number of people living in Montmagny has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
Economy and Work
In 2010, Montmagny had an unemployment rate of 4.8%. This means that a small percentage of people who wanted to work could not find jobs.
Jobs in Montmagny
Most jobs in Montmagny are in the primary economic sector. This sector includes activities like farming. In 2008, 27 people worked in this area. There were 9 businesses related to farming.
There were also jobs in the tertiary sector. This sector includes services. For example, some people worked in selling or repairing cars. Others worked as technical professionals or scientists.
Commuting for Work
Many people who live in Montmagny travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 44 residents commuted away from Montmagny. Only 13 workers came into Montmagny from other places. This means more people left the town for work than came in.
Most people used a private car to get to work. About 64.4% of the working population drove to their jobs.
Religion in Montmagny
Montmagny is home to people with different religious beliefs. Based on the 2000 census:
- About 23.1% of the population were Roman Catholic.
- About 62.2% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches.
- About 1.92% of the population were Islamic.
- Some people (about 7.69%) did not belong to any church. They might be agnostic or atheist.
Education in Montmagny
Education is important in Montmagny. Many people have completed higher levels of schooling.
Schooling Levels
About 28.8% of the population have finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. Another 12.8% have completed even higher education. This includes attending a university or a specialized college called a Fachhochschule.
Local Schools
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 24 students in the Montmagny school district. The local school system provides pre-school for young children. Primary school lasts for four years, and there were 13 students in primary school.
After primary school, students attend lower secondary school for six years. There were 11 students in these schools. While some students from Montmagny attended schools outside the town, only one student from another town came to school in Montmagny in 2000.
See also
In Spanish: Montmagny (Vaud) para niños
