Rances
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Vaud |
| District | Orbe |
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| Population | 450 (2004) |
| - Density | 46 /km² (118 /sq.mi.) |
| Area | 9.84 km² (3.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 563 m (1,847 ft) |
| Postal code | 1439 |
| SFOS number | 5760 |
| Mayor | Georges Jaquier |
| Demonym | Les Ransignolets |
| Surrounded by | Baulmes, Champvent, Mathod, Valeyres-sous-Rances, Sergey, L'Abergement |
| Website | www.rances.ch |
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Rances is a municipality in the district of Orbe of the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
Although it is only a village, Rances is situated on the Lausanne-Bern freeway, which has brought it out of its quiet rural existence.
The name of Rances is apparently derived from a Roman family name, but the exact form of the name has been forgotten. The most dramatic event of its history occurred in 1548, when the village was almost entirely destroyed by an accidental fire.
It has been the site of extensive archeological excavations, notably by the University of Geneva.
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