Oron, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oron
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Reformed church of Oron-la-Ville
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 Oron
Location in Switzerland
Oron
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Lavaux-Oron | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24.62 km2 (9.51 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 631 m (2,070 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 5,664 | |
| • Density | 230.06/km2 (595.84/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Oronais, Oronaises | |
| Postal code |
1607, 1608, 1610, 1612
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| Surrounded by | Auboranges (FR), Chapelle (Glâne) (FR), Palézieux, Rue (FR), Vuibroye | |
| Twin towns | Bussac (France) | |
Oron is a special place in Switzerland. It's a "municipality," which is like a town or a group of villages that work together. Oron is located in the Lavaux-Oron region. This region is part of the canton of Vaud. A "canton" is like a state or a big area within Switzerland.
What is Oron?
Oron was created on January 1, 2012. Before that, it was many smaller towns. These towns decided to join together to form one bigger municipality. This helps them share resources and work more efficiently.
How Oron Was Formed
Many smaller places came together to create Oron. Imagine a team of ten small groups deciding to become one big team! The towns that joined were:
- Bussigny-sur-Oron
- Châtillens
- Chesalles-sur-Oron
- Ecoteaux
- Oron-la-Ville
- Oron-le-Châtel
- Palézieux
- Les Tavernes
- Les Thioleyres
- Vuibroye
By joining forces, they became the new, larger municipality of Oron. This helps them manage things like schools, roads, and other services for everyone.
