Brot-Plamboz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brot-Plamboz
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 Brot-Plamboz
Location in Switzerland
Brot-Plamboz
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.09 km2 (6.21 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,012 m (3,320 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 290 | |
| • Density | 18.0/km2 (46.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2318
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| Surrounded by | Brot-Dessous, La Sagne, Les Ponts-de-Martel, Montmollin, Noiraigue, Rochefort, Travers | |
Brot-Plamboz is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a quiet place known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Brot-Plamboz
Brot-Plamboz was first mentioned way back in the year 998. It appeared in old documents from a religious house called the priory of Bevaix. Back then, it was simply known as Broch.
The municipality we know today was formed in 1875. This happened when two smaller areas, Brot-Dessus and Plamboz, decided to join together. A few years later, in 1888, their local governments also merged.
Geography and Nature
Brot-Plamboz covers an area of about 16 square kilometers (about 6.2 square miles). A large part of this land, nearly 68%, is used for farming. About 28% of the area is covered by forests.
A smaller part, around 2.7%, has buildings and roads. There are also some rivers or lakes, making up about 0.2% of the land. The rest, about 1.1%, is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Most of the water in Brot-Plamboz is found in its lakes. The municipality includes the main village of Brot-Plamboz. It also has two smaller settlements, known as hamlets, called Les Petits-Ponts and Le Joratel.
What the Coat of Arms Means
The coat of arms for Brot-Plamboz tells a story about the area. It shows a silver bridge on a blue background. This bridge is placed between the letters "B" and "P," which stand for Brot and Plamboz.
On one side of the bridge, there's a green pine tree. On the other side, there's a black stack of peat, which is a type of fuel from the ground. In the middle, you can see a rake, a fork, and a scythe. These tools are all silver and cross over each other. They represent farming and working the land.
People of Brot-Plamboz
Brot-Plamboz has a small population. As of 2022, there were 265 people living there. Over the past ten years, the number of people has changed a little. More people have been born than have passed away, but some people have also moved away.
Most people in Brot-Plamboz speak French as their main language. A very small number speak German.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About half were men and half were women. Most of the people living in Brot-Plamboz were Swiss citizens.
When looking at age groups in 2000, about 27.5% of the population were children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults (20 to 64 years old) made up the largest group at 63.1%. Seniors (over 64 years old) were about 9.4% of the population.
There were 94 households in the municipality in 2000. On average, each household had about 2.6 people.
The chart below shows how the population of Brot-Plamboz has changed over many years:
How People Work and Live
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Brot-Plamboz was quite low, at 2.7%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Many people in Brot-Plamboz work in the primary economic sector. This mainly involves farming. In 2008, 74 people worked in this area, with 31 businesses focused on agriculture.
The secondary sector includes jobs like manufacturing and construction. There were 47 people working in this sector, with 4 businesses. Most of these jobs were in construction.
The tertiary sector includes services. This could be jobs in hotels, restaurants, or education. In 2008, 7 people worked in this sector, with 4 businesses.
Many people who live in Brot-Plamboz travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 65 residents left the municipality for their jobs. Only 27 people came into Brot-Plamboz to work. Most people used a private car to get to work, while a smaller number used public transportation.
Religion in the Community
According to the 2000 census, most people in Brot-Plamboz belonged to a Christian church. About 58.8% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 9.0% were Roman Catholic.
A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches, including the Orthodox church. About 14.5% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Brot-Plamboz. About 32.5% of the population have finished their non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school.
A smaller group, about 4.7%, have gone on to higher education. This means they have studied at a university or a special college called a Fachhochschule.
In the canton of Neuchâtel, where Brot-Plamboz is located, children usually start with two years of non-mandatory 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 towns for secondary school.
Brot-Plamboz shares its kindergarten with the nearby municipality of Les Ponts-de-Martel. In the 2010-2011 school year, there were 34 kindergarten students in total from both areas. In the same year, Brot-Plamboz had one primary school class with 16 students.
In 2000, 39 students from Brot-Plamboz went to schools outside the municipality. Only 7 students from other towns came to school in Brot-Plamboz.
See also
In Spanish: Brot-Plamboz para niños
