Areuse facts for kids

Areuse was once a small village and a separate local government area, called a municipality, located in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It was a special place with its own rules and local leaders.

About Areuse

Areuse is a historic name for a place in the western part of Switzerland. It was known as its own municipality, which is like a small town or district with its own local government. This area is found in the canton of Neuchâtel, which is one of the 26 states that make up Switzerland.

What is a Municipality?

In Switzerland, a municipality is the smallest unit of local government. Think of it like a town or a small county. Each municipality has its own local council and mayor. They make decisions about local services, like schools, roads, and public safety. People living in a municipality vote for their local leaders and help decide how their community is run.

Areuse Today

Areuse no longer exists as a separate municipality. In 1870, it joined with a larger nearby town called Boudry. This means that Areuse became a part of Boudry. Now, the area that was once Areuse is governed by the municipality of Boudry. This kind of change, where smaller areas join larger ones, happens sometimes to make local government more efficient.