Corcelles-Cormondrèche facts for kids
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Corcelles-Cormondrèche
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 Corcelles-Cormondrèche
Location in Switzerland
Corcelles-Cormondrèche
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| District | Boudry | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.86 km2 (1.88 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2019)
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| • Total | 4,794 | |
| • Density | 986.4/km2 (2,554.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2035, 2036
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| Surrounded by | Auvernier, Coffrane, Colombier, Montmollin, Peseux, Rochefort | |
Corcelles-Cormondrèche was a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It was located in the Boudry district.
On January 1, 2021, Corcelles-Cormondrèche joined with two other towns, Peseux and Valangin. They all became part of the larger city of Neuchâtel.
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History of Corcelles-Cormondrèche
The town of Corcelles-Cormondrèche has a long history. It was first mentioned in old records way back in 1092. At that time, it was known as Curcellis.
Later, around the year 1220, the name Cormundreschi also appeared. This shows that the two parts of the town have been around for a very long time.
Geography and Landscape
Corcelles-Cormondrèche is located about 5 kilometers (about 3 miles) west of the city of Neuchâtel. It sits in a beautiful area of Switzerland.
The former town covered an area of about 4.9 square kilometers (about 1.9 square miles). A large part of this land, about 42.8%, is covered by forests. About 30.7% of the land is used for farming, growing crops or raising animals. The rest of the land, about 26.3%, is where buildings and roads are located. There are also small rivers and lakes, making up about 0.2% of the area.
The town is made up of two main villages: Corcelles and Cormondrèche. There is also a forest clearing called Serroue, which has several houses.
Coat of Arms
Every town in Switzerland has its own special coat of arms. The coat of arms for Corcelles-Cormondrèche has a unique design.
It shows a silver background with a golden knife coming out from the right side. There are three green grapevines with purple grapes. The knife is shown over a blue lake. In the top left corner, there is a special forest mark. This mark has two ribs between two red letters 'C'.
People and Population
In 2019, Corcelles-Cormondrèche had a population of 4,794 people. Over the ten years from 2000 to 2010, the number of people living here grew by about 18.2%. Most of this growth was because people moved into the town.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Corcelles-Cormondrèche speak French. In 2000, about 87.5% of the population spoke French as their main language. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 5.2% of the people. Italian was the third most common, spoken by about 2.2%.
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 18.1% of the people living in Corcelles-Cormondrèche were born there. Many others, about 37.8%, were born in the same canton (Neuchâtel). About 23.6% were born in other parts of Switzerland, and 18.0% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
The population of Corcelles-Cormondrèche in 2000 included many young people.
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up about 23.6% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up about 58%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up about 18.4%.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were about 1,688 households in the town. On average, there were 2.3 people living in each home. About one-third of the households (565) had only one person. There were also 91 households with five or more people.
Economy and Jobs
The economy of Corcelles-Cormondrèche involved different types of jobs. In 2008, there were 758 full-time jobs in the town.
Main Job Sectors
- Agriculture: About 20 jobs were in farming and forestry. This is called the primary sector.
- Industry: About 404 jobs were in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). This is known as the secondary sector.
- Services: About 334 jobs were in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like:
- Sales and car repair
- Moving and storing goods
- Hotels and restaurants
- Information technology
- Insurance and finance
- Science and technical work
- Education (teachers)
- Healthcare (doctors, nurses)
Many people who lived in Corcelles-Cormondrèche also traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, about 62.7% of working people used a private car to get to their jobs. About 20.8% used public transportation, like trains or buses.
Religion
In 2000, people in Corcelles-Cormondrèche followed different religions.
- About 29.6% were Roman Catholic.
- About 39.9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller groups included members of Orthodox churches, other Christian churches, and people who were Islamic.
- About 20.95% of the population said they did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Corcelles-Cormondrèche, many people had a good education.
- About 36.0% of the population had finished non-mandatory high school (upper secondary education).
- About 20.2% had gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
Local Schools
In the canton of Neuchâtel, children usually attend 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 schools outside their home town for secondary education.
During the 2010-2011 school year, Corcelles-Cormondrèche had:
- 4.5 kindergarten classes with 89 students.
- 13 primary classes with 267 students.
Transportation
Corcelles-Cormondrèche had good transportation links. The town was served by the Corcelles-Peseux railway station. This station is on the Neuchâtel–Le Locle-Col-des-Roches line. There were frequent train services to the city of Neuchâtel.
Notable People
- Onésime Clerc: A famous Russian naturalist who was born in Corcelles.
See also
In Spanish: Corcelles-Cormondr%C3%A8che para niños
