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Mutrux
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 Mutrux
Location in Switzerland
Mutrux
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.23 km2 (1.25 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 749 m (2,457 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 148 | |
| • Density | 45.82/km2 (118.7/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Chats borgnes | |
| Postal code |
1428
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| Surrounded by | Provence, Fresens (NE), Vaumarcus (NE), Concise | |
Mutrux is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Vaud. This town is part of the Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
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Mutrux History: A Look Back in Time
Mutrux has a long history! It was first mentioned in old records way back in 1309. Back then, its name was spelled Mostrue. Later, in 1359, it was called Mustrueu.
Mutrux Geography: Land and Location
Mutrux covers an area of about 3.21 square kilometers (1.24 sq mi). A large part of this land, about 62.6%, is covered by forests. About 34.3% of the land is used for farming.
Only a small part, about 3.4%, has buildings or roads. Most of the forest is dense, covering 61.1% of the total area. The farming land is used for growing crops and for pastures where animals graze.
Mutrux used to be part of the Grandson District. That district was closed down on August 31, 2006. Mutrux then became part of the new Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
The town is located in the northeast part of the district. It sits at the bottom of a mountain called Mont Aubert. The towns of Concise, Corcelles-près-Concise, Mutrux, and Onnens are thinking about joining together. This merger might happen on January 1, 2014.
Mutrux Coat of Arms: Symbol of the Town
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family, city, or country. The coat of arms for Mutrux has a green background. On it, there is a silver chapel with a red roof. A golden cross sits on top of the chapel.
Mutrux Population: Who Lives Here?
Mutrux has a population of 148 people. A small number of people, about 4.1%, are foreign nationals living in the town. Over the last ten years (1999–2009), the population has grown by 8.9%.
Most people in Mutrux speak French. About 99.1% of the population speaks French. A small number of people speak Spanish.
Many residents were born in Mutrux or in the same canton (state). About 37.2% were born in Mutrux. Another 34.5% were born in the Vaud canton.
In 2008, the town's population grew by 2.1%. This means more people moved into Mutrux than moved out.
Age Groups in Mutrux
The population of Mutrux includes people of all ages. Here's a look at the age groups in 2009:
- Children (0-9 years old): 11.9%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 15.6%
- Young Adults (20-29 years old): 11.1%
- Adults (30-39 years old): 11.9%
- Adults (40-49 years old): 9.6%
- Adults (50-59 years old): 13.3%
- Seniors (60-69 years old): 11.1%
- Seniors (70-79 years old): 12.6%
- Seniors (80-89 years old): 3.0%
Households and Homes
In 2000, there were 41 private households in Mutrux. The average household had 2.8 people. About 19.5% of households had only one person.
There were 17 single-family homes in Mutrux in 2000. Many of these homes were built a long time ago, before 1919. There were also multi-family buildings and buildings used for both homes and businesses.
In 2000, Mutrux had 59 apartments. Most apartments had 3 rooms. About 69.5% of the apartments were lived in all the time.
Historical Population Growth
The chart below shows how the population of Mutrux has changed over time.
Mutrux Economy: Jobs and Work
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Mutrux was very low, at 1.2%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
In 2008, 12 people worked in the primary economic sector, which includes farming. Two people worked in the secondary sector, like construction. Five people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops and restaurants.
Many people who live in Mutrux travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 13% of workers used public transportation. About 38.9% used a private car to get to their jobs.
Mutrux Religion: Beliefs in the Community
According to the 2000 census, most people in Mutrux are Christian. About 79.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 8.0% were Roman Catholic.
Some people belonged to other Christian churches. A small number of people, about 3.54%, said they did not belong to any church.
Mutrux Education: Learning and Schools
Education is important in Mutrux. About 31.9% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 6.2% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 27 students in the Mutrux school district. The Vaud canton provides two years of optional pre-school.
Primary school lasts for four years, and 13 students were in this program. The required lower secondary school program lasts for six years, and 14 students were in those schools. Some students from Mutrux also attended schools outside the municipality.
