Payerne facts for kids
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Payerne
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The towers of the Abbey and the Reformed church above Payerne
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 Payerne
Location in Switzerland
Payerne
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Payerne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24.19 km2 (9.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 456 m (1,496 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2015 )
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| • Total | 9,460 | |
| • Density | 391.07/km2 (1,012.9/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Payernois | |
| Postal code |
1530
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| Localities | Corges, Etrabloz, Vers-chez-Perrin, Vers-chez-Savary | |
| Surrounded by | Bussy (FR), Corcelles-près-Payerne, Cugy (FR), Fétigny (FR), Grandcour, Montagny (FR), Morens (FR), Rueyres-les-Prés (FR), Torny (FR), Trey | |
| Twin towns | Paray-le-Monial (France) | |
Payerne is a municipality of the Swiss canton of Vaud. It was the capital of the district of Payerne, and is now part of the district of Broye-Vully.
Images for kids
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A tower of the old city wall
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The new town hall of Payerne
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La Broye river at Payerne
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Town hall and central plaza in town
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Patrouille Suisse F-5 from Payerne Air Base
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Houses in Payerne
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Train station in Payerne
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Former abbey church of Notre-Dame
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Gymnase Intercantonal de la Broye (upper secondary school)
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Antoine-Henri Jomini
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Abbey Church and Former Convent Buildings
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Catholic Church of Notre-Dame
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Fountain du Banneret
See also
In Spanish: Payerne para niños
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