Montricher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montricher
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Montricher village
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 Montricher
Location in Switzerland
Montricher
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Morges | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 26.02 km2 (10.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 752 m (2,467 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 964 | |
| • Density | 37.048/km2 (95.95/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Montélets | |
| Postal code |
1147
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| Surrounded by | L'Isle, Mauraz, Pampigny, Berolle, Mollens (VD), Le Chenit, L'Abbaye | |
Montricher is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud, within the Morges area.
Contents
- Montricher's Past: A Look at Its History
- Exploring Montricher's Geography and Nature
- Understanding Montricher's Coat of Arms
- Who Lives in Montricher? Population and People
- Montricher's Economy: How People Work
- Religion in Montricher
- Education in Montricher: Schools and Learning
- Images for kids
- See also
Montricher's Past: A Look at Its History
Montricher was first mentioned in old records way back in 1049. Back then, it was called Mons Richarius. Later, in 1301, its name changed to Montricher, which is what we call it today.
Exploring Montricher's Geography and Nature
Montricher covers an area of about 25.98 square kilometers (about 10 square miles). A big part of this land, about 38.6%, is used for farming. Even more, about 57.4%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land includes buildings, roads, and a small amount of rivers.
The town is nestled in the forested hills at the base of the Jura Mountains. Montricher is also home to Mont Tendre, which is the highest mountain peak in the Swiss Jura Mountains. It stands tall at 1,679 meters (about 5,508 feet) above sea level.
Before 2006, Montricher was part of the Cossonay District. But on August 31, 2006, it became part of the new Morges district.
Understanding Montricher's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Montricher's coat of arms is described as Argent, in Chief Gules three Escallops Or. This means it has a silver background with a red band at the top, which features three golden scallop shells.
Who Lives in Montricher? Population and People
Montricher has a population of about 739 people. Most people in Montricher, about 92.2%, speak French. Some also speak German (3.6%) or English (1.6%). A small number of people speak Italian.
Many people living in Montricher were also born there, or in the same canton (region) of Switzerland. About 12.5% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
The age groups in Montricher are quite varied. About 11.8% of the population are young children (0-9 years old), and 15.5% are teenagers (10-19 years old). The largest group is adults between 40 and 49 years old, making up 17.7% of the population. There are also many older adults and seniors living in the town.
Most households in Montricher have about 2.3 people. Many households are made up of single people, while others are married couples with or without children.
The historical population of Montricher has changed over time, as shown in this chart:
Montricher's Economy: How People Work
In Montricher, people work in different types of jobs. Many are involved in the primary economic sector, which includes farming and forestry. There are also jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing and construction. The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector, which includes services like sales, transportation, hotels, and education.
Many residents of Montricher travel outside the town for work. About 61.7% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs, while 7% use public transportation. The town is connected by a train station on the Bière–Apples–Morges railway.
Religion in Montricher
When looking at the religious groups in Montricher, a large number of people, about 61.8%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 14.2% are Roman Catholic. There are also smaller groups who belong to other Christian churches, or who are Jewish or Islamic. About 19.11% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education in Montricher: Schools and Learning
In Montricher, many adults have completed their high school education. Some have also gone on to higher education at a university or a specialized college.
The local school district in Montricher serves students from pre-school through lower secondary school. Pre-school is available for children, and primary school lasts for four years. After that, students attend lower secondary school for six years. Some students from Montricher also attend schools in other towns.
Images for kids
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Aerial view of Montricher (1949)
See also
In Spanish: Montricher para niños
