Brot-Dessous facts for kids
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Brot-Dessous
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 Brot-Dessous
Location in Switzerland
Brot-Dessous
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| District | Boudry | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 857 m (2,812 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2007)
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| • Total | 90 | |
| • Density | 18.0/km2 (47/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2149
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| Surrounded by | Boudry, Brot-Plamboz, Noiraigue, Rochefort | |
Brot-Dessous was a small town in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Neuchâtel. This area is in the western part of Switzerland.
Brot-Dessous used to be its own municipality. But on January 1, 2016, it became part of a nearby town. That town is called Rochefort.
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History of Brot-Dessous
Early Beginnings
Brot-Dessous is a very old place. People first wrote about it in the year 998. It was called Broch back then. This was in a document about the founding of a priory in Bevaix. A priory is like a small monastery.
Part of Rochefort
For many years, Brot-Dessous was part of Rochefort. This was between 1524 and 1730. After that, it became its own municipality again.
Geography of Brot-Dessous
Where it is Located
Brot-Dessous was in the Boudry district. It covered an area of about 5 square kilometers (about 1.9 square miles). The town's borders followed the Areuse river. They also followed the top of the Solmont mountain.
Land Use
Most of the land in Brot-Dessous was covered by forests. About 79% of the area was forest. About 12.5% of the land was used for farming. This included pastures for animals. A small part, about 7%, had buildings and roads. There were also some rivers and unproductive land.
Coat of Arms
Understanding the Symbol
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Brot-Dessous had one too. Its coat of arms showed a green tree on a green hill. Below the hill, there was a black plow. The bottom part of the shield was blue. It had a silver fish swimming in it.
Population of Brot-Dessous
How Many People Lived There
In 2014, about 98 people lived in Brot-Dessous. Most people spoke French. This was about 90% of the population. Some people also spoke German or English.
Where People Came From
Many people living in Brot-Dessous were born there. Others were born in the same canton, Neuchâtel. Some came from other parts of Switzerland. A few people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2000, about 18% of the people were children and teenagers. Adults (20-64 years old) made up about 58% of the population. Seniors (over 64 years old) were about 24%.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Brot-Dessous changed over many years. Here is a chart showing how the population grew and shrank:
Economy
What People Did for Work
In 2008, a few people in Brot-Dessous worked in farming. This is called the primary economic sector. Some people also worked in manufacturing. This is part of the secondary sector. Most people who lived in Brot-Dessous worked outside the town. They traveled to other places for their jobs. Many used a private car to get to work.
Education
Schools in the Area
In the canton of Neuchâtel, children usually go to two years of kindergarten. After that, they have five years of primary school. Then, they go to secondary school for four years. Many students travel to bigger schools in other towns for secondary education.
Brot-Dessous shared its kindergarten and primary school with Rochefort. In the 2010-2011 school year, there was one kindergarten class. It had 16 students from both towns. There were also three primary classes with 61 students.
Higher Education
Some people from Brot-Dessous went on to higher education. This means they went to a university or a special college.
See also
In Spanish: Brot-Dessous para niños
