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Treycovagnes
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Coat of arms of Treycovagnes
Coat of arms
Treycovagnes is located in Switzerland
Treycovagnes
Treycovagnes
Location in Switzerland
Treycovagnes is located in Canton of Vaud
Treycovagnes
Treycovagnes
Location in Canton of Vaud
Country Switzerland
Canton Vaud
District Jura-Nord vaudois
Area
 • Total 2.08 km2 (0.80 sq mi)
Elevation
457 m (1,499 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 485
 • Density 233.2/km2 (603.9/sq mi)
Postal code
1436
Surrounded by Chamblon, Ependes, Montagny-près-Yverdon, Suscévaz, Yverdon-les-Bains

Treycovagnes is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Jura-Nord vaudois area of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It's a quiet place where people live and work, contributing to the larger region around it.

Discovering Treycovagnes

Treycovagnes is a charming municipality in Switzerland. It's a place where local people manage their own community. Think of it like a small town with its own local government.

Where is Treycovagnes Located?

Treycovagnes is found in the western part of Switzerland. It's part of the Vaud canton, which is like a state or province in other countries. The canton of Vaud is known for its beautiful landscapes and French-speaking communities.

The town is also part of the Jura-Nord vaudois district. A district is a smaller area within a canton, helping to organize different municipalities. Treycovagnes is situated at an elevation of about 457 meters (around 1,500 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of about 2.07 square kilometers (less than one square mile).

A map showing the location of Treycovagnes in Switzerland.

Who Lives in Treycovagnes?

As of 2003, about 478 people lived in Treycovagnes. This makes it a relatively small community. People in Treycovagnes mostly speak French, which is one of the main languages in Switzerland.

How is Treycovagnes Governed?

Like all municipalities in Switzerland, Treycovagnes has its own local government. The leader of the municipality is called a Syndic. The Syndic is like a mayor. They help make decisions for the town. This includes things like local services, keeping the town clean, and making sure everything runs smoothly for the people living there.

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The coat of arms for Treycovagnes.

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