What is the population of Prahins, Vaud?

Prahins has a population of approximately 126 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Prahins, Vaud located?

Prahins is located in Vaud, Switzerland, at approximate coordinates 46.7347°, 6.7399°.

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Prahins

Total population

126

Elevation693 m

Land area2.42 km²

Coordinates46.73°, 6.74°

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City facts

Elevation

693 m

Area

2.42 km²

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Overview

Prahins is a former municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. The municipality of Prahins merged on 1 January 2012 into the municipality of Donneloye.

History & geography

History

Prahins is first mentioned in 1186 as Prehes.

Geography

Prahins had an area, , of . Of this area, or 66.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 26.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 5.9% is settled (buildings or roads). Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 2.1% and transportation infrastructure made up 3.3%. Out of the forested land, all of the forested land area is covered with heavy forests. Of the agricultural land, 52.7% is used for growing crops and 13.0% is pastures. The former municipality is located at the intersection of the Yverdon-Moudon and Morges-Payerne roads, on the right bank of the Mentue river. It consists of the linear village of Prahins.

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