Courrendlin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Courrendlin
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Courrendlin village
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 Courrendlin
Location in Switzerland
Courrendlin
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Delémont | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.09 km2 (4.28 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,631 | |
| • Density | 327.41/km2 (848.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2830
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| Localities | Choindez | |
| Surrounded by | Vellerat, Châtillon, Rossemaison, Delémont, Courroux, Rebeuvelier, Roches (BE) | |
Courrendlin is a town in Switzerland. It's located in the Jura canton, which is like a state or region in Switzerland. Courrendlin is part of the Delémont district.
In 2019, two nearby towns, Rebeuvelier and Vellerat, joined with Courrendlin. This made Courrendlin a bit bigger!
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History of Courrendlin
Courrendlin is a very old place. The first time it was ever written about was in the year 866. Back then, it was called Rendelana Corte.
Geography and Nature
Courrendlin covers an area of about 11 square kilometers (or 4.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 43%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures.
Almost 40% of the area is covered by forests. These are thick, green woods! About 15% of the land has buildings and roads. A small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers.
The town is built along the Birs river. This river flows out of a valley called Moutier canyon. Courrendlin has an older part on one side of the river. On the other side, you'll find the train station and newer homes. South of the town is a special area called Choindez, which has a large metal factory.
What Courrendlin's Coat of Arms Means
A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. Courrendlin's coat of arms shows a blue falcon. The falcon has a red tongue and red bells on its legs. It stands on three green hills.
People of Courrendlin
Courrendlin has a population of about 2,882 people (as of 2016). About 21% of the people living here are from other countries.
Most people in Courrendlin speak French. About 88% of the population uses French as their main language. The next most common language is German, spoken by about 5% of the people. A small number also speak Italian.
In 2016, about 24% of the people in Courrendlin were children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) made up about 59% of the population. Seniors (over 64 years old) were about 17%.
Many people in Courrendlin were born there or in the same canton. About 15% were born outside Switzerland.
The chart below shows how the population of Courrendlin has changed over many years:
Important Sights
The entire Choindez area, which includes the foundry complex, is considered a special historical site in Switzerland. It's part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Economy and Jobs
Courrendlin is a town where many people live but also work. It's part of the larger Delémont city area. In 2014, about 743 people had jobs in Courrendlin.
Jobs are divided into three main groups:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 36 people worked in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This is about making things, like in factories or construction. About 323 people worked here, with one large business employing 124 workers.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like shops, restaurants, or schools. About 384 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Courrendlin travel to other towns for work. Also, many people from other places come to Courrendlin to work. About 65% of working people use a private car to get to work.
Religion in Courrendlin
Based on a survey from 2000, most people in Courrendlin are Roman Catholic, about 70%. About 16% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches or Islam. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education and Schools
In Courrendlin, many adults have finished high school. Some have also gone on to college or other higher education.
The school system in the Canton of Jura works like this:
- Kids can go to two years of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, they go to six years of Primary school.
- After that, there are three years of mandatory lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Finally, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years, or they can start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
In the 2009-2010 school year, there were 127 students in Courrendlin attending lower secondary classes. There were no primary or kindergarten classes directly in the town; those students went to schools in nearby areas.
See also
In Spanish: Courrendlin para niños
