Coeuve facts for kids
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Coeuve
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 Coeuve
Location in Switzerland
Coeuve
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Porrentruy | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.62 km2 (4.49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 740 | |
| • Density | 63.7/km2 (164.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2932
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| Surrounded by | Porrentruy, Courchavon, Courtemaîche, Damphreux, Vendlincourt, Alle | |
Coeuve is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Porrentruy area of the Jura canton in Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Coeuve
Coeuve was first mentioned in old records way back in 1136. At that time, it was known by the name Cova. This shows that people have lived in this area for a very long time!
Geography of Coeuve
Coeuve covers an area of about 11.59 square kilometers (or 4.47 square miles). A big part of this land, about 56.8%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures.
About 37.5% of Coeuve is covered by forests. These are thick, green forests that are an important part of the landscape. The rest of the land includes buildings, roads, and a small amount of rivers.
What is the Coat of Arms of Coeuve?
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Coeuve's coat of arms is blue. It has a golden stripe running from the top right to the bottom left. In the top right corner, there's a golden fleur-de-lis, which is a symbol shaped like a lily flower.
Population and People of Coeuve
Coeuve has a population of about 649 people (as of 2003). The number of people living here has changed a little over the years. In the last ten years (2000-2010), the population grew by about 3.3%.
Most people in Coeuve speak French, which is 95.3% of the population. A smaller number of people speak German (2.8%) or Portuguese (0.8%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 47.7% were male and 52.3% were female. Most people living in Coeuve were born either in the town itself or somewhere else in the same canton.
About 28.6% of the population are children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) make up 52.9%, and seniors (over 64 years old) are 18.5%.
Most households in Coeuve have about 2.7 people living in them. There are some single-person households and some larger families too.
The chart below shows how Coeuve's population has changed over many years:
Important Sights in Coeuve
The entire village of Coeuve is considered a special place. It's part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has historical or cultural importance and is protected.
Economy and Jobs in Coeuve
In Coeuve, people work in different types of jobs.
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 54 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: These are jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). Around 56 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This covers jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, transportation, and education. About 49 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Coeuve travel to other towns for work. Also, some people from outside Coeuve come to work in the municipality. Most people use a private car to get to work.
Religion in Coeuve
Most people in Coeuve are Roman Catholic, making up about 82.9% of the population. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church (4.6%). There are also a few people who follow other Christian faiths, Islam, or Buddhism. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education in Coeuve
In Switzerland, education is very important. In Coeuve, about 27.2% of adults have finished high school. About 5.2% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
The school system in the Canton of Jura works like this:
- Kids can go to Kindergarten for two years, but it's not required.
- Then, they attend six years of Primary school.
- After that, there are three years of lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Finally, students can choose to go to an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years. They can also start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
During the 2009-2010 school year, Coeuve had 42 students in 3 primary school classes. There were no kindergarten classes in the town. Students from Coeuve go to secondary schools in other nearby towns, as there are only nine secondary schools in the whole canton.
