Cornol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cornol
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Cornol village
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 Cornol
Location in Switzerland
Cornol
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Porrentruy | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.45 km2 (4.03 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 520 m (1,710 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,028 | |
| • Density | 98.37/km2 (254.79/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2952
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| Surrounded by | Courgenay, Alle, Miécourt, Fregiécourt, Asuel, Montmelon | |
Cornol is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Jura canton of Switzerland. It's part of the Porrentruy district.
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History of Cornol
Cornol is quite old! The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1136. Back then, it was called Coronotum.
Geography of Cornol
Cornol covers an area of about 10.43 square kilometers (which is about 4 square miles). A big part of this land, about 57.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 33.6% of the area.
About 7.5% of Cornol's land is built up with buildings and roads. There's also a small pond called the Étang de la Montoie, which is about 1.4 hectares in size. A very small part of the land, less than 1%, is rivers or unproductive land.
Cornol is located in the Porrentruy district. You can find it on the road that leads to Les Rangiers.
Cornol's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Cornol's coat of arms shows three dark-skinned heads with red bands. This design is called Argent, three Moors' heads proper banded Gules.
People of Cornol (Demographics)
Cornol has a population of about 852 people (as of 2003). In recent years, the number of people living in Cornol has grown a bit.
Most people in Cornol speak French as their main language. About 93% of the population speaks French. Some people also speak German or Italian.
In 2008, the population was almost equally split between males and females. Most people living in Cornol were born there or in the same canton. Some were born in other parts of Switzerland or in other countries.
About a quarter of Cornol's population are children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Most people are adults (20-64 years old), and about 16.7% are seniors (over 64 years old).
Many people in Cornol are married, while some are single, divorced, or widowed. There are about 332 households in Cornol, with an average of 2.4 people living in each home.
Here's how Cornol's population has changed over time:
Important Heritage Sites
Cornol is home to a very important historical place called Mont Terri. It's a prehistoric site with a medieval castle. This site is so important that it's listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Economy of Cornol
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Cornol was 3.8%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Many people in Cornol work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 35 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing (making things in factories) and construction (building things). About 325 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops, transportation, hotels, or education. About 88 people work in this sector.
In 2008, there were 418 full-time jobs in Cornol. Most of these jobs were in manufacturing. Many people who live in Cornol travel to other towns for work. About 20% of the people who come to work in Cornol are from outside Switzerland. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Cornol
Most people in Cornol are Roman Catholic. In 2000, about 82% of the population identified as Roman Catholic. A smaller number of people belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church or other Christian churches. There were also a few people who followed other religions like Islam or Buddhism. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Cornol
In Cornol, about 31.6% of adults have finished high school (called upper secondary education). A smaller group, about 5.3%, have gone on to get a higher education from a university or a special college.
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 go to Primary school for six years.
- After that, they attend three years of lower Secondary school. In this stage, students are grouped based on their skills.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years, or they can start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
During the 2009-2010 school year, Cornol had 86 students in 5 classes. There was one kindergarten class and four primary classes. However, Cornol doesn't have its own secondary school. So, all students from Cornol go to secondary schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Cornol para niños
