Vugelles-La Mothe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vugelles-La Mothe
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 Vugelles-La Mothe
Location in Switzerland
Vugelles-La Mothe
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.07 km2 (1.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 520 m (1,710 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 138 | |
| • Density | 44.95/km2 (116.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1431
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| Surrounded by | Bullet, Giez, Novalles, Orges, Vuiteboeuf | |
Vugelles-La Mothe is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Jura-Nord Vaudois area, which is part of the canton of Vaud.
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Discovering Vugelles-La Mothe's Land
Vugelles-La Mothe covers an area of about 3.1 square kilometers (1.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 64%, is covered by forests. This means there are many trees!
Around 31% of the land is used for farming. This includes fields for growing crops and areas for animals to graze. A small part, about 4%, has buildings and roads.
The municipality used to be part of the Yverdon District. But on August 31, 2006, it became part of the newer Jura-Nord Vaudois district.
Vugelles-La Mothe's Special Symbol
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique picture that represents the town. Vugelles-La Mothe's coat of arms has six vertical stripes, alternating between silver and blue.
On top of these stripes, there is an owl standing on a golden half-wheel. This design makes the town's symbol easy to recognize.
Who Lives in Vugelles-La Mothe?
Vugelles-La Mothe is a small community. As of 2022, it has a population of 106 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown a little. This growth is mostly because new people have moved to the town.
Most people in Vugelles-La Mothe speak French. This is their main language. Some people also speak German, and a few speak English.
The town has people of all ages. In 2009, about 16% of the population were children under 9 years old. Around 13% were teenagers between 10 and 19. The rest were adults and seniors.
In 2000, there were 38 homes in the town. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home. Some homes had just one person, while others had five or more people. Most of the buildings were single-family homes.
How People Work in Vugelles-La Mothe
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Vugelles-La Mothe was 6.6%. This means that about 6.6% of people who wanted to work did not have a job.
Many people work in farming. There are also some jobs in manufacturing, which means making things. A few people work in hotels or restaurants.
Most people who live in Vugelles-La Mothe travel to other towns for work. About 51% of workers use a private car to get to their jobs. A smaller number, about 7%, use public transportation.
Beliefs in Vugelles-La Mothe
In 2000, most people in Vugelles-La Mothe belonged to a Christian church. About 70% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church, and 10% were Roman Catholic.
A small number of people, about 2%, followed Hinduism. About 15% of the population did not belong to any church.
Learning in Vugelles-La Mothe
Many adults in Vugelles-La Mothe have finished high school. Some have also gone on to college or university.
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 20 students in the local school district. Children in Vaud canton usually attend four years of primary school. There were 9 students in the town's primary school program.
After primary school, students go to lower secondary school for six years. There were 9 students in these schools. A couple of students were also homeschooled or went to other types of schools.
Images for kids
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A view of Vugelles-La Mothe.
See also
In Spanish: Vugelles-La Mothe para niños
