Moudon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moudon
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Château de Carrouge in Moudon
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 Moudon
Location in Switzerland
Moudon
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Broye-Vully | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15.65 km2 (6.04 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 514 m (1,686 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 6,101 | |
| • Density | 389.84/km2 (1,009.7/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Les Moudonnois Les Mange-plumes Les Traîne-bailli |
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| Postal code |
1510
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| Localities | Bressonnaz | |
| Surrounded by | Neyruz-sur-Moudon, Bussy-sur-Moudon, Lucens, Curtilles, Chesalles-sur-Moudon, Chavannes-sur-Moudon, Vulliens, Syens, Rossenges, Hermenches, Sottens, Martherenges, Chapelle-sur-Moudon, Saint-Cierges | |
| Twin towns | Mazan (France) | |
Moudon (Latin: Minnodunum; German: Milden) is a municipality in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It was the capital of the Moudon District and is now in the Broye-Vully District.
History
Montmagny was known as Minnodunum or Minnidunum during the Roman era. Around 1100, 1154 and 1180 it was mentioned as Meldun, in 1161 it was Moudon and in 1167 as Meldunum or Mildunum.
As ancient Minnodunum, during Roman times, the city was in the country of the Helvetii, on a road from Viviscus (modern Vevey), on the Lake of Geneva, to Aventicum (modern Avenches).
Images for kids
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Broye river in Moudon
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Green space in Moudon
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18th Century Arsenal
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Manor house in Moudon
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Moudon train station
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Swiss Reformed Church of Saint-Etienne
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Primary school in Moudon
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Swiss Reformed Church of Saint-Étienne
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Fountain de Moïse
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Castle tower and upper city
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Maison des États de Vaud
See also
In Spanish: Moudon para niños
