Payerne (district) facts for kids

The District of Payerne was a special area, like a county, located in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. Its main town and administrative center was Payerne. In 2006, this district became part of the larger Broye-Vully District.

What Was a District?

In Switzerland, a district was a way to organize different towns and villages. It was a bit like a smaller region within a larger canton. Each district had its own main town, which was the center for local government and services.

The Role of Districts

Districts helped manage things like local administration and some public services. They made it easier to govern a group of communities together. Think of it as a helpful way to keep things organized across several towns.

Why Districts Changed

Over time, Switzerland decided to change how its districts were set up. Many districts were combined or reorganized to create larger, more efficient areas. This is why the District of Payerne joined with others to form the Broye-Vully District in 2006. These changes help modernise local government.

Payerne: The Main Town

Payerne was the most important town in the former district. It was where the district's main offices were located. Payerne is a historic town with a rich past. It is known for its beautiful abbey church.

Communities of the District

The District of Payerne was made up of several towns and villages. Each of these communities had its own unique character. They all worked together as part of the district. Some of the communities included:

• Cerniaz
• Champtauroz
• Chevroux
• Combremont-le-Grand
• Combremont-le-Petit
• Corcelles-près-Payerne
• Grandcour
• Granges-près-Marnand
• Henniez
• Marnand
• Missy
• Payerne
• Rossens
• Sassel
• Sédeilles
• Seigneux
• Trey
• Treytorrens (Payerne)
• Villars-Bramard
• Villarzel

These communities varied in size and population. They all contributed to the life of the district.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Payerne para niños