Crémines facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crémines
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Crémines village
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 Crémines
Location in Switzerland
Crémines
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Jura bernois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.48 km2 (3.66 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 616 m (2,021 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 488 | |
| • Density | 51.48/km2 (133.32/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2746
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| Surrounded by | Grandval, Corcelles, Vermes (JU), Rebeuvelier (JU), Gänsbrunnen (SO) | |
Crémines is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Jura bernois administrative district. This area is part of the canton of Bern. Crémines is in the French-speaking part of the Bernese Jura.
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History of Crémines
Crémines has a long history. It was first mentioned in official records in 1461. Back then, it was called Crimene.
Early Times and Changes
The oldest signs of people living here are some graves from the early Middle Ages. For a long time, the town was owned by the leader of the Moutier-Grandval Abbey. During the Middle Ages, and even later, a place called Pré de Sales in Crémines was used for duels. These were formal fights to settle disagreements.
In 1531, the village changed its religion. It accepted the new faith of the Protestant Reformation. This happened along with the rest of the Grandval area.
Becoming Part of Switzerland
Later, in 1797, France won a war. Crémines then became part of a French region called Mont-Terrible. A few years later, in 1800, it moved to another French region, Haut-Rhin. After Napoleon was defeated, a big meeting called the Congress of Vienna happened in 1815. Crémines was then given to the Canton of Bern in Switzerland.
Work and Industry
Until about 1900, most people in Crémines worked in farming. Some also made things at home, like pottery, watch parts, and old guns called arquebuses. Things started to change when factories grew in nearby Moutier. A railroad was built between Solothurn and Moutier from 1904 to 1908. This made it easier for factories to come to Crémines.
Today, more than half of the people working in Crémines are in the industrial sector. This means they work in factories or related businesses. In 1972, a zoo opened in the municipality, which is a fun place to visit.
Geography of Crémines
Crémines covers an area of about 9.35 square kilometers (about 3.6 square miles).
Land Use
A big part of the land in Crémines is used for farming. About 42.1% of the area is farmland. Even more, about 52.4%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 5.4%, has buildings and roads. A tiny bit, 0.3%, is land that can't be used for anything.
Most of the forested land is thick forest. Some areas also have orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, some land is used for growing crops. Other parts are pastures where animals graze.
Location and Landscape
The main village of Crémines is in the Grand Val, which is the valley of Moutier. There are also some farmhouses scattered on Mont Raimeux. This mountain could only be reached by road starting in 1859.
On December 31, 2009, the old district of Moutier was closed. The next day, Crémines became part of the new Jura bernois administrative district.
Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Crémines's coat of arms is simple. It shows a red cauldron on a silver background. The cauldron reminds us of the traditional wax gathering industry that used to be important here.
People of Crémines (Demographics)
Crémines has a population of about 548 people (as of December 2011). About 8.9% of the people living here are from other countries (as of 2010). Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 3.4%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Crémines speak French. About 80.4% of the population speaks French as their first language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 14.0% of the people. A smaller number, about 1.7%, speak Spanish.
Population Makeup
As of 2008, about 49.4% of the population was male and 50.6% was female. Many people were born in Crémines or in the same canton (Bern). About 10.6% were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2011, children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up 22.4% of the population. Adults (ages 20–64) were 55.5%, and seniors (over 64) were 22.1%.
Homes and Households
As of 2010, there were 84 households with only one person. There were also 18 households with five or more people. In 2011, more than half of the homes (55.1%) were single-family houses.
The chart below shows how the population of Crémines has changed over time:
Sights to See
The entire village of Crémines is recognized as an important Swiss Heritage Site. This means it has special historical or cultural value.
Economy and Work
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Crémines was very low, at 0.98%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Jobs in Crémines
As of 2008, there were 223 people working in Crémines. These jobs are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 18 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 111 people worked in factories or building things.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs that provide services. About 94 people worked in areas like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, healthcare, and other services.
Many people who live in Crémines also work there. In 2000, 91 workers both lived and worked in the municipality. Many people use a private car to get to work (57.4%), while others use public transportation (15.2%).
Religion
Based on a 2000 survey, about 49.9% of the people in Crémines belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 27.9% were Roman Catholic. There were also smaller numbers of people who belonged to other Christian churches, or who were Islamic or Buddhist. About 10.23% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Crémines
In Crémines, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 55.5% have finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 11.3% have gone on to higher education, like university.
School System
The Canton of Bern has a specific school system. Children usually start with one year of non-required Kindergarten. After that, they go to six years of Primary school. Then, they have three years of required lower Secondary school. In secondary school, students are grouped based on their abilities. After this, they can continue their education or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
During the 2011-2012 school year, 47 students attended classes in Crémines. There was one kindergarten class with 16 students. The municipality also had two primary classes with 31 students. Some of these students were from other countries or had a different first language than the classroom language.
Famous People from Crémines
- Samuel Gobat: He was the second Protestant Bishop of Jerusalem.
See also
In Spanish: Crémines para niños
