Courtedoux facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Courtedoux
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Courtedoux village
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 Courtedoux
Location in Switzerland
Courtedoux
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Porrentruy | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.21 km2 (3.17 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 755 | |
| • Density | 91.96/km2 (238.18/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2905
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| Surrounded by | Porrentruy, Bressaucourt, Chevenez, Bure | |
Courtedoux is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Canton of Jura, specifically in the Porrentruy district.
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History
When Courtedoux Began
Courtedoux was first mentioned in old writings way back in the year 814. Back then, it was known as Curtis Udulphi.
Geography
Where is Courtedoux?
Courtedoux is located in the Porrentruy district. It sits on a small hill above the Creugenat valley.
Land Use in Courtedoux
Courtedoux covers an area of about 8.13 square kilometers (about 3.14 square miles). A large part of this land, about 51.9%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures where animals graze.
Forests cover about 37.5% of the area. The rest of the land, about 9.7%, is developed. This means it has buildings, roads, and other structures.
What Does the Coat of Arms Look Like?
The official symbol of Courtedoux, its coat of arms, has a special design. It shows three blue stripes coming from the left side on a gold background. At the top, there is a blue section with a gold wolf walking across it. The wolf has a red tongue and claws.
Who Lives in Courtedoux?
Population Numbers
Courtedoux has a population of about 755 people (as of 2003). In 2008, about 5.8% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the past ten years (2000-2010), the population has slightly decreased.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Courtedoux speak French. In 2000, about 95.9% of the population spoke French as their main language. German was the second most common language, spoken by about 2.4% of the people. A few people also spoke Portuguese or Italian.
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 36.3% of the people living in Courtedoux were born there. Another 37.8% were born in the same canton (Jura). About 11.5% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. The remaining 11.6% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2000, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up 24% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) made up 57.8%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 18.3%.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 294 private households in Courtedoux. On average, each household had about 2.5 people. Most apartments were lived in all the time. Only a small number were empty or used only for holidays.
Economy
Jobs and Work
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Courtedoux was 3.4%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Many people work in different areas:
- Farming: About 32 people work in farming, which includes agriculture and forestry.
- Manufacturing: About 113 people work in manufacturing, making things in factories.
- Services: About 43 people work in the service sector. This includes jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, and education.
In 2008, there were 166 full-time jobs in Courtedoux. Most of these jobs were in manufacturing.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, many people who lived in Courtedoux traveled to other towns for work. About 260 people left Courtedoux to work elsewhere. Only 77 people came into Courtedoux for work. This means more people leave the town for work than come in. Most people (78.2%) used a private car to get to work. A smaller number (6.6%) used public transportation.
Religion
Religious Beliefs
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Courtedoux are Roman Catholic, about 76.7%. About 11.5% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. About 4.47% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education
Schooling in Switzerland
In Courtedoux, about 34.1% of the people have finished high school. About 10% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
The school system in the Canton of Jura works like this:
- Two years of optional Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years. Then they might go to a university or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
In the 2009-2010 school year, no students were attending school directly in Courtedoux. However, 5 students from other towns came to school in Courtedoux. Also, 53 students from Courtedoux went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Courtedoux para niños
