Courchapoix facts for kids
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Courchapoix
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Scheulte river in Courchapoix village
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 Courchapoix
Location in Switzerland
Courchapoix
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Delémont | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.39 km2 (2.47 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 496 m (1,627 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 446 | |
| • Density | 69.80/km2 (180.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2825
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| Surrounded by | Vicques, Vermes, Corban, Bärschwil(SO) | |
Courchapoix is a small town in Switzerland. It is located in the Jura canton, which is like a state or region in Switzerland. Courchapoix is part of the Delémont district.
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A Glimpse into History
Courchapoix was first mentioned in old records way back in 1435. Back then, its name was written as Curchappoix.
Where is Courchapoix?
Courchapoix covers an area of about 6.40 square kilometers (2.47 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half, is used for farming. Almost half of the area is covered by forests.
A small part of the land has buildings and roads. The rest is made up of rivers and lakes. The town is located in a valley called Val Terbi, in the eastern part of the Delémont district.
Some nearby towns, like Corban, Courroux, and Vicques, are thinking about joining together with Courchapoix. They might form a new, bigger town called Val Terbi in the future.
What's on the Coat of Arms?
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Courchapoix's coat of arms has a black background with golden symbols. It shows two crossed staffs and another staff with a hand on top.
It also has a red section with a golden cogwheel and a golden head of grain. A silver stripe goes across the middle. These symbols often tell a story about the town's history or its main activities.
Who Lives in Courchapoix?
Courchapoix has a population of about 416 people. Most people in Courchapoix speak French. A few people also speak German or Italian.
Most of the people living in Courchapoix were born there or in the same canton. About half of the population are men and half are women.
Many young people live in Courchapoix. About 28% of the people are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Most people are adults between 20 and 64 years old.
The number of people living in Courchapoix has changed over time. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below:
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How People Work in Courchapoix
In Courchapoix, people work in different types of jobs. Some work in the primary sector, which means jobs like farming. There are several farms in the area.
Others work in the secondary sector, which includes jobs in factories and construction. A smaller number of people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, or education.
Many people who live in Courchapoix travel to other towns for work. Most people use a private car to get to their jobs. Some also use public transportation.
Faith and Community
Most people in Courchapoix are Roman Catholic. There are also some people who belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or other religions.
Schools and Learning
In Courchapoix, many adults have finished high school. Some have also gone on to get higher education from a university or a special college.
The schools in the Canton of Jura have a specific system. Children start with two years of optional Kindergarten. After that, they go to six years of Primary school.
Then, they attend three years of lower Secondary school. After this, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. They can also start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
In the 2009-2010 school year, there were 29 students in primary school classes in Courchapoix. There were no kindergarten classes in the town. Students from Courchapoix go to secondary schools in other nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Courchapoix para niños
