Couvet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Couvet
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 Couvet
Location in Switzerland
Couvet
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| District | Val-de-Travers | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.41 km2 (6.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 740 m (2,430 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 2,755 | |
| • Density | 167.89/km2 (434.82/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2108
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| Surrounded by | Boveresse, Môtiers, Travers | |
Couvet was once a small town, known as a municipality, located in the Val-de-Travers area of Switzerland. It was part of the canton (a bit like a state or province) called Neuchâtel.
On January 1, 2009, Couvet joined with several other nearby towns. These included Boveresse, Buttes, Fleurier, Les Bayards, Môtiers, Noiraigue, Saint-Sulpice, and Travers. Together, they formed a larger administrative area also named Val-de-Travers. So, Couvet is now part of this bigger community.
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What Couvet is Known For
Couvet has a couple of interesting claims to fame.
Birthplace of Absinthe
It is believed that Couvet is where absinthe was first created. This happened at the end of the 18th century. Today, a company called La Clandestine Absinthe is still based there.
Edouard Dubied & Co. Factory
Couvet was also home to a factory called Edouard Dubied & Co. This company used to make sewing machines.
Famous People from Couvet
Some notable individuals have connections to Couvet:
- Emerich de Vattel: He was a political philosopher who lived in the 18th century. A philosopher is someone who studies big ideas about life and society.
- Denis de Rougemont: He was a well-known author in the 20th century.
