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Villars-Burquin, Switzerland

Vaud · Switzerland

Villars-Burquin is a small town in Vaud, Switzerland with a population of 565. Elevation: 2,457 ft (749 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

565 Population 304/sq mi density
2,457 ft Elevation 749 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
66.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zurich Timezone

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About Villars-Burquin

Villars-Burquin is a former municipality in the district of Jura-Nord Vaudois in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.

People

Population565
Density304/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain66.0 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation2,457 ft (749 m)
Population565
Population Density304 / sq mi
Elevation2,457 ft (749 m)
Coordinates46.8488°, 6.6276°
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Country🇨🇭 Switzerland
State / ProvinceVaud
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation66.0 inches (1,677 mm)
Annual Snowfall63.8 inches (162 cm)

About Villars-Burquin

Villars-Burquin is a small town in Switzerland (Vaud) with a population of 565. The city sits at an elevation of 2,457 feet (749 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.

Villars-Burquin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,457 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Switzerland avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,457 ft (749 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates46.8488°N, 6.6276°W
TimezoneEurope/Zurich

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"
74% above Switzerland avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

740 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 38 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 95 km
Jul 15, 1996 3 km NE of Chilly, France M4.5 105 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 129 km
Feb 23, 2004 5 km SSE of Roulans, France M4.4 54 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 62 km
Jul 23, 1996 4 km W of Choisy, France M4.4 106 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 33 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 118 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 96 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 100 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 80 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 150 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 96 km
May 20, 1999 4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland M4.2 54 km
Jul 21, 2025 4 km E of Frutigen, Switzerland M4.1 88 km
May 30, 2001 6 km N of Beaufort, France M4.1 119 km
Oct 7, 1995 1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland M4.1 35 km
Jan 11, 2006 1 km S of Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey, France M4.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 143 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 103 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 4.6 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in Driest
April 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
September 53°F (11°C) 4.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Villars-Burquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Villars-Burquin

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Fiez
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Radio Stations near Villars-Burquin

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Spoon Radio rock MP3 192 kbps
RTN regional MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Rock Ballads AAC+ 128 kbps
Back2Noize Radio club, club dance MP3 320 kbps
Spoon Radio - Classic Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Alternative Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Modern Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Rouge classic hits, top hits AAC 128 kbps
Rockstar Radio classic rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
Spoon Radio - Hard Rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Acoustic Rock acoustic, acoustic rock AAC+ 128 kbps
4U Radios - 4U 70s Flowers (FR) classic hits 70s, old hits MP3
IP Music MP3 320 kbps
Radio R christian contemporary, christian praise&worship MP3 128 kbps
Redline Radio variety MP3 320 kbps
Global Sport - Suisse football, hockey MP3 320 kbps
Global Sport - Vaud football, hockey MP3 320 kbps
Radio R Louange christian contemporary, christian praise&worship AAC+ 96 kbps
RadioFr. Fresh pop AAC 128 kbps
Plein Air Besançon (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Electrons Libres MP3 192 kbps
Radio Electrons Libres MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rocher community radio, suisse MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rocket alternative, eclectic prog MP3 320 kbps
Radio Gaba Switzerland deep house, minimal OGG
Plein Air Pontarlier (FR) doubs, plein air MP3 192 kbps
Option Musique classical MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Villars-Burquin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Association RVT-Historique
Atelier-musée Espace Gutenberg
Centre d'art contemporain
Centre de documentation et de recherche Pestalozzi
Château de La Sarraz
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Ecomusée de la pêche et des poissons de Bevaix
Espace Jules Verne
Fort de Pré Giroud
La Banderette
La Grange
La Maison de l'industrie
La Morille
Le Manège
Maison d'Ailleurs
Maison de l'Absinthe
Maison de la Tourbière
Moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches
Musée d'Horlogerie du Locle
Musée d'Orbe
Musée d'Yverdon et région
Musée de l'Areuse
Musée de l'Horlogerie du Haut-Doubs
Musée de la mécanique d'art et du patrimoine
Musée de la montre
Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle
Musée des civilisations de l'Islam
Musée des Grenouilles
Musée des roues de l'Areuse
Musée du Blé et du Pain
Musée du Cheval
Musée du fer et du chemin de fer
Musée du tram
Musée du Vieux Baulmes
Musee Eugene Burnand
Musée Patrimoine au fil de l'eau
Musée paysan et artisanal
Musée Rousseau de Môtiers
Musée Sherlock Holmes
Musée Vie d'Antan
Vapeur du Val-de-Travers
Villa romaine
Volkswrecks Bar & Museum

Libraries in Villars-Burquin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibilothèque publique et scolaire d'Yverdon-les-Bains0.0
Bibliothèque "1001 pages"0.0
Bibliothèque Atout lire0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Essertines-sur-Yverdon0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cortaillod0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cossonay0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Cuarnens0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Fleurier0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Milvignes0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Moudon0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Vuarrens0.0
Bibliothèque communale du Val-de-Travers0.0
Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Boudry0.0
Bibliothèque de Bevaix0.0
Bibliothèque de Boulens0.0
Bibliothèque de Jougne0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Auberson0.0
Bibliothèque de La Chaux0.0
Bibliothèque de la HEIG-VD0.0
Bibliothèque de la Ville du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque de Tévenon0.0
Bibliothèque des jeunes0.0
Bibliothèque des Jeunes du Locle0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de La Béroche0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale de la Venoge0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale du Haut-Talent - site de Froideville0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Estavayer-le-Lac0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Yvonand0.0
Bibliothèque publique du Val-de-Ruz - Geneveys-sur-Coffrane0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de Grandson0.0
Bibliothèque publique et scolaire de la région d'Orbe0.0
Bibliothèque régionale d'Echallens0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et communale du Vallon du Nozon0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et publique de Sainte-Croix0.0
Médiathèque municipale Roland Bouhéret0.0

Farmers Markets in Villars-Burquin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché d'Estavayer-le-Lac
Marché d'Orbe
Marché d'Yverdon-les-Bains
Marché d'Yverdon-les-Bains
Marché de Lucens
Marché villageois Yvonand
Place du Marché

Restaurants in Villars-Burquin

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge de la Couronne
La Combaz
La Combaz
Paral'aile

Cafes in Villars-Burquin

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Caravane

Breweries in Villars-Burquin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
b.a.g
Beer station
Birrificio Due Fusti
Brasserie Artisanale Val-de-Travers
Brasserie de l'Avenir
Brasserie des Condémines
DRUNKBEARD
L'Avenir
La Brelok
La Brelok'
La Challensoise
La Chauffouillarde
La Comète
La P'tite Anglaise
La Talentueuse
O'Bled

Stadiums & Teams in Villars-Burquin

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Ski Resorts Near Villars-Burquin

86 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Charmey 0.0 $0
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs 0.0 $0
Métabief 0.0 $0
Hapfere - Plaffeien 0.0 $0
Mouthe 0.0 $0
Mont-Gibloux 0.0 $0
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez 0.0 $0
La Berra 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
Foncine le Haut 0.0 $0
l'Abbaye 0.0 $0
Les Fourgs 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
L'Orient 0.0 $0
Froideville 0.0 $0
La Chia 0.0 $0
Morbier - Le Glacier 0.0 $0
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique) 0.0 $0
Le Brassus 0.0 $0
Chalet a Gobet 0.0 $0
Les Gentianes 0.0 $0
Bellefontaine 0.0 $0
Chapeau-Râblé - La Chaux-de-Fonds 0.0 $0
Goule 0.0 $0
Les Genevez 0.0 $0
Malleray - Les Orvalles 0.0 $0
Pierrefontaine Les Varans 0.0 $0
La Golatte 0.0 $0
Tramelan 0.0 $0
La Combe Saint-Pierre 0.0 $0
Les Breuleux 0.0 $0
Les Prés-d'Orvin 0.0 $0
Les Bugnenets-Savagnières 0.0 $0
Le Moléson 0.0 $0
Crêt-du-Puy 0.0 $0
La Corbatière 0.0 $0
Les Gollières 0.0 $0
Site du Meix Musy 0.0 $0
Sommartel / Le Locle 0.0 $0
La Cernay Blanche 0.0 $0
Brot-Dessus 0.0 $0
La Robella 0.0 $0
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses 0.0 $0
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 $0
Mijoux - La Faucille 0.0 $0
Leysin 0.0 $0
La Forclaz VD 0.0 $0
Bernex 0.0 $0
Glacier 3000 0.0 $0
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets 0.0 $0
Grange des Bois 0.0 $0
La Chapelle d'Abondance 0.0 $0
L’Essert – Abondance 0.0 $0
Espace Liberté 0.0 $0
Les Hautes Combes 0.0 $0
Hirmentaz - Les Habères 0.0 $0
Portes du Soleil 0.0 $0
Les Giettes 0.0 $0
La Martinaux 0.0 $0
Roc d'Enfer 0.0 $0
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins 0.0 $0
Ovronnaz 0.0 $0
Avoriaz 0.0 $0
Massif des Brasses 0.0 $0
Les Gets-Morzine 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Rathvel 0.0 $0
Saint-George 0.0 $0
Les Paccots 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Les Pléiades 0.0 $0
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont 0.0 $0
Les Prévondes 0.0 $0
Longchaumois Rosset 0.0 $0
Château-d'Oex 0.0 $0
La Trélasse 0.0 $0
Praz de Lys Sommand 0.0 $0
Les Rousses 0.0 $0
Saint-Cergue 0.0 $0
Dôle-Tuffes 0.0 $0
Rochers de Naye 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Les Mosses 0.0 $0
La Serra 0.0 $0
Thollon les Mémises 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0

Airports Near Villars-Burquin

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geneva International AirportGVALarge Airport
Annemasse AirfieldMedium Airport
Les Eplatures AirportMedium Airport
Montbéliard-Courcelles AirfieldMedium Airport
Payerne Air BaseVIPMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-AvoriazSmall Airport
Arc-sous-Cicon AirfieldSmall Airport
Athose AirfieldSmall Airport
Base ULM Thollon les MémisesSmall Airport
Bellechasse AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon La Vèze AirfieldSmall Airport
Besançon-Thise AirfieldSmall Airport
Bex AirfieldSmall Airport
Biel-Kappelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonnay AirfieldSmall Airport
Bressaucourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Cervens AirfieldSmall Airport
Courtelary AirfieldSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Ecuvillens AirfieldSmall Airport
Fontaine-lès-Clerval Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Fournet ULMSmall Airport
Habère Poche AirfieldSmall Airport
La Côte AirfieldSmall Airport
La Gruyère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Malachère AirfieldSmall Airport
La Vrine Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanans AirfieldSmall Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette AirportSmall Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULMSmall Airport
Montricher AirfieldSmall Airport
Môtiers AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuchâtel AirfieldSmall Airport
Pontarlier AirfieldSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnot AirfieldSmall Airport
Vieux-Ferrette AirfieldSmall Airport
Yverdon-les-Bains AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villars-Burquin

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Fiez
Église de Villars-Burquin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Elevation
835 m (2,740 ft)
Area
3.7 km² (1.4 mi²)
Postal Code
1423

🇨🇭 About Switzerland

Capital Bern
Population 8,516,543
Area 41,290 km²
GDP (USD) $894,424,821,645
GDP per capita $100,624
HDI 0.967
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Internet users 97.3%
Urban population 85.2%
Currency CHF (Franc)
Languages French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Calling code +41
TLD .ch
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Switzerland

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 2 St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 1 Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 4 Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Auffahrt
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul
Aug 1 Swiss National Day Bundesfeier
Aug 15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 10 Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois
Sep 20 Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Sep 21 Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag
Dec 31 Restoration Day Restauration de la République

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Frequently Asked Questions About Villars-Burquin

What is the population of Villars-Burquin?

Villars-Burquin has a population of 565 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villars-Burquin?

Villars-Burquin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches, with 63.8 inches of snow.

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