Clos du Doubs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clos du Doubs
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Clos du Doubs
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 Clos du Doubs
Location in Switzerland
Clos du Doubs
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Porrentruy | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 61.75 km2 (23.84 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,263 | |
| • Density | 20.453/km2 (52.974/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2882
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| Localities | Epauvillers, Epiquerez, Montenol, Montmelon, Ocourt, Saint-Ursanne and Seleute | |
| Surrounded by | Montfaucon, Soubey, Saint-Brais, La Baroche, Glovelier, Boécourt, Cornol, Courgenay, Fontenais, Bressaucourt, Montancy (F), Burnevillers (F) | |
Clos du Doubs (which means "Enclosure of the Doubs" in French) is a special kind of town in Switzerland. It is located in the Jura canton, which is like a state or region. This municipality was created on January 1, 2009.
It was formed by joining seven smaller towns: Epauvillers, Epiquerez, Montenol, Montmelon, Ocourt, Saint-Ursanne, and Seleute. The town of Soubey decided not to join the group. Clos du Doubs got its name from the beautiful Doubs river valley that runs through the area. This region is about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) west of Delémont and covers about 80 square kilometers (31 square miles). The village of Saint-Ursanne is at the heart of this area.
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Exploring the Land of Clos du Doubs
Clos du Doubs covers an area of about 61.86 square kilometers (23.88 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming, which is about 42.9% of the total area. This means fields for crops and pastures for animals.
Even more of the land, about 52.1%, is covered by forests. These are thick woods and smaller groups of trees. Only a small part, about 3.6%, has buildings or roads. The rest of the area includes rivers and lakes (1.3%) and some land that isn't used for anything (0.1%).
Who Lives in Clos du Doubs?
Clos du Doubs has a population of about 1,309 people. In 2010, about 6.6% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Clos du Doubs went down a little.
Most people in Clos du Doubs speak French as their main language (90.5%). Some also speak German (6.0%), and a smaller number speak Serbo-Croatian (1.1%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women. Most of the people living here were Swiss citizens.
Looking at age groups in 2000, about 23.6% of the population were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up 55.1%, and seniors (over 64 years old) were 21.2%.
A Look at Past Populations
The chart below shows how the population of the different towns that now form Clos du Doubs has changed over many years. Each colored bar represents one of the original towns. You can see how the number of people living in each place grew or shrunk over time.
Important Historical Sites
Clos du Doubs is home to several important historical places. These sites are so special that they are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance.
Some of these include:
- A farm house at Chez Danville 5 in Montmelon.
- Montvoie Castle, a historic castle.
- The beautiful Saint-Ursanne Collegiate church.
- The old fortifications (defensive walls) around Saint-Ursanne.
- The bridge that crosses the Doubs river.
- The entire medieval village of Saint-Ursanne, which looks like it's from a storybook.
- The small village of Montenol is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
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The peaceful cloister of Saint-Ursanne Collegiate church.
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The historic bridge over the Doubs river.
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A charming view of Saint-Ursanne, a medieval village.
How People Make a Living
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Clos du Doubs was 2.9%. This means that only a small percentage of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: About 227 people work in farming, forestry, and fishing. There are about 74 businesses in this area.
- Secondary Sector: About 173 people work in manufacturing, construction, and crafts. There are 12 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: About 349 people work in services, like shops, hotels, and offices. There are 46 businesses in this sector.
When it comes to getting to work, about 9% of people use public transportation, like buses or trains. A much larger number, 47.9%, use their own private cars.
Learning and Schools
The school system in the Canton of Jura, where Clos du Doubs is located, has a clear path for students.
- It starts with two years of optional Kindergarten (for younger children).
- Then, students go to six years of Primary school.
- After that, there are three years of mandatory lower Secondary school. In this stage, students are grouped based on their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can lead to higher education or an apprenticeship, where they learn a trade.
During the 2009-2010 school year, 100 students attended 7 classes in Clos du Doubs. There was one kindergarten class with 16 students. The municipality also had 6 primary classes with 84 students. Since there are only nine Secondary schools in the entire canton, students from Clos du Doubs usually go to Secondary school in a nearby town.
Getting Around
Clos du Doubs has its own railway station called St-Ursanne. This station is on the Delémont–Delle railway line. You can catch regular trains from here to places like Biel/Bienne in Switzerland and Meroux in France.
See also
In Spanish: Clos du Doubs para niños
