Haute-Ajoie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haute-Ajoie
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Chevenez village
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 Haute-Ajoie
Location in Switzerland
Haute-Ajoie
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Jura |
| District | Porrentruy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.47 km2 (14.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 491 m (1,611 ft) |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 6,557 |
| • Density | 179.79/km2 (465.66/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
2906
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| Surrounded by | Grandfontaine, Rocourt, Fahy, Bure, Courtedoux, Bressaucourt, Vaufrey (F), Montjoie-le-Château (F), Villars-lès-Blamont (F), Dannemarie (F), Montancy (F), Glère(F) |
Haute-Ajoie is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. It is part of the Porrentruy area. This town was created on January 1, 2009, when four smaller towns – Chevenez, Damvant, Réclère, and Roche-d'Or – joined together. Later, on January 1, 2018, the town of Rocourt also became part of Haute-Ajoie.
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What is the Geography of Haute-Ajoie?
Haute-Ajoie covers an area of about 36.43 square kilometers (about 14 square miles). A large part of this land, about 55.9%, is used for farming. This means farmers grow crops or raise animals there.
Another big part, about 40.1%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for nature and wildlife. A smaller portion, about 4.0%, has buildings and roads. This is where people live and move around.
How is the Land Used in Haute-Ajoie?
Looking closer at the land, about 1.8% is used for houses and other buildings. Roads and other ways to travel make up about 1.4% of the area.
In the forested areas, most of the land (36.5% of the total area) is covered by thick forests. About 3.6% has orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, 25.4% of the land is used for growing crops. Another 25.9% is used as pastures where animals can graze. A small part, 3.8%, is used for high mountain pastures.
What is the Population of Haute-Ajoie?
Haute-Ajoie has a population of about 993 people. In 2010, about 7.7% of the people living there were from other countries. Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the number of people in Haute-Ajoie went down a little.
Most people in Haute-Ajoie speak French as their main language. About 91.5% of the population speaks French. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 6.8% of the people. A small number of people, 0.4%, speak Italian.
Population Breakdown by Age and Gender
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 50.3% were male and 49.7% were female. Most of the people living in Haute-Ajoie are Swiss citizens.
In 2000, children and teenagers (ages 0-19) made up about 25.6% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) were the largest group, making up 55.6%. Older adults (over 64 years old) made up 18.8% of the population.
New Homes and Vacancy Rates
In 2009, about 1 new house was built for every 1000 people living in Haute-Ajoie. In 2010, about 3.31% of the homes in the town were empty or available.
Historical Population Changes
The chart below shows how the population of the different villages that now form Haute-Ajoie has changed over time. Each color represents one of the original villages.
What are the Main Sights in Haute-Ajoie?
The entire village of Chevenez, which is part of Haute-Ajoie, is very special. It is listed as an Inventory of Swiss Heritage Site. This means it has important historical or cultural value that needs to be protected.
What is the Economy Like in Haute-Ajoie?
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Haute-Ajoie was 4.4%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted to work did not have a job.
Jobs and Businesses in Haute-Ajoie
In 2008, many people worked in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming, fishing, and forestry. There were 122 people working in this area, with 41 businesses.
The secondary sector involves making things, like in factories or construction. In Haute-Ajoie, 413 people worked in this sector, with 6 businesses.
The tertiary sector includes jobs that provide services, like shops, schools, or hospitals. There were 92 people working in this sector, with 21 businesses.
How Do People Get to Work?
Most people in Haute-Ajoie use a private car to get to work, about 57% of them. A smaller number, about 7.5%, use public transportation like buses or trains.
What is Education Like in Haute-Ajoie?
The school system in the Canton of Jura, where Haute-Ajoie is located, has a clear structure.
School Levels in Jura Canton
- Kindergarten: Children can attend two years of kindergarten, but it's not required.
- Primary School: After kindergarten, students go to primary school for six years. This is required for all children.
- Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students attend three years of lower secondary school. Here, students are grouped based on their abilities and what they are good at.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose to go to an upper secondary school for three or four years.
- Higher Education or Apprenticeship: After upper secondary school, students can go to a college or university (tertiary school). They can also start an apprenticeship, where they learn a skill or trade while working.
Haute-Ajoie School Information
During the 2009-2010 school year, Haute-Ajoie had 123 students in 8 classes. There were 2 kindergarten classes with 27 students. The town also had 6 primary classes with 96 students.
Because there are only nine secondary schools in the whole canton, students from Haute-Ajoie go to secondary school in a different town nearby.
See also
In Spanish: Haute-Ajoie para niños
