Auvernier facts for kids
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Auvernier village
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 Auvernier
Location in Switzerland
Auvernier
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| District | Boudry | |
| Municipality | Milvignes | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.69 km2 (0.65 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2011)
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| • Total | 1,589 | |
| • Density | 940.2/km2 (2,435/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
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| Surrounded by | Colombier, Corcelles-Cormondrèche, Neuchâtel, Peseux | |
Auvernier is a village in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It used to be its own municipality. On January 1, 2013, Auvernier joined with two other villages, Bôle and Colombier, to form a new municipality called Milvignes.
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Auvernier's Long History
People have lived in the area around Auvernier since the Bronze Age. This was a very long time ago! Archaeologists have found many old items here. Some of these items, like special bracelets with cool designs, are now in the British Museum.
Auvernier was first mentioned in records in the year 1011. Back then, it was called Averniacum. It also had a German name, Avernach, but that name is not used anymore.
Where is Auvernier?
Auvernier is located in the Boudry district. It sits on the northwest side of Lake Neuchatel.
In 2009, Auvernier covered an area of about 1.7 square kilometers (0.65 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. A small part is covered by forests. Most of the rest of the land has buildings and roads. There are also some rivers and lakes.
Auvernier's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Auvernier shows a silver fish called a "Perch" swimming on a blue background. This design is called Azure, a Perch nainaint Argent.
Who Lives in Auvernier?
In 2011, Auvernier had a population of 1,589 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has slowly grown.
Most people in Auvernier speak French as their main language. This is about 86% of the population. Some people also speak German or Italian.
In 2008, about 48% of the people were male and 52% were female. Many people were born in Auvernier or in the same canton. About 17% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
- About 20% of the population are children and teenagers (0–19 years old).
- About 60% are adults (20–64 years old).
- About 19% are seniors (over 64 years old).
Most households in Auvernier have about two people. Some people live alone, and a few households have five or more people.
The chart below shows how Auvernier's population has changed over many years:
Important Historical Places
Auvernier has some very important historical sites. The prehistoric lake shore settlement at Baie D‘Auvernier and Auvernier Castle are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. This means they are very important to Switzerland's history and culture. The whole village of Auvernier is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
World Heritage Site
Auvernier is home to two prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements: La Saunerie and Les Graviers. These are part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps UNESCO World Heritage Site. A World Heritage Site is a place that UNESCO believes is very important to all of humanity and should be protected. These pile dwellings show how people lived thousands of years ago.
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Auvernier Castle
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Site of the Baie d'Auvernier prehistoric settlement
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What People Do for Work
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In 2010, the unemployment rate in Auvernier was 3%. This means only a small number of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Many people in Auvernier work in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming, forestry, and fishing.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare.
In 2000, many people who lived in Auvernier traveled to other towns for work. Also, some people traveled into Auvernier for their jobs. Most people used a private car to get to work, while some used public transportation.
Religion in Auvernier
According to the 2000 census, many people in Auvernier belong to a Christian church. About 46% are part of the Swiss Reformed Church, and about 22% are Roman Catholic. There are also smaller numbers of people who follow other Christian faiths, Judaism, or Islam. A good number of people, about 23%, said they did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Auvernier. Many adults have completed higher education, like university or specialized schools.
In the canton of Neuchâtel, where Auvernier is located, children usually start with two years of kindergarten. After that, they have five years of mandatory primary school. Then, they go to secondary school for four more years. Many students travel to larger schools outside of Auvernier for secondary education.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Auvernier had:
- One kindergarten class with 18 students.
- Four primary classes with 72 students.
Notable People
- Violaine Blétry-de Montmollin, a Swiss politician.
Images for kids
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Aerial view (1954)
See also
In Spanish: Auvernier para niños
