Hauterive, Neuchâtel Facts for Kids

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Hauterive

Laténium Museum in Hauterive

Coat of arms

Hauterive

Location in Switzerland

Hauterive

Location in Canton of Neuchâtel

Country

Switzerland

Canton

Neuchâtel

Area

• Total

2.13 km² (0.82 sq mi)

Elevation

501 m (1,644 ft)

Population

(Dec 2020 )

• Total

2,636

• Density

1,237.6/km² (3,205/sq mi)

Postal code

2068

Surrounded by

Cudrefin (VD), Neuchâtel, Saint-Blaise

Hauterive is a town in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It's a lovely place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.

A Look at Hauterive
Special Places to Visit
- Laténium Museum
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A Look at Hauterive

History of Hauterive

Hauterive was first mentioned around the year 1148. Its story truly began in 1443 when a group of monks started a monastery called Fontaine-André here.

Where is Hauterive?

Lake Neuchâtel at Hauterive

Aerial view of Hauterive from 1926

Hauterive covers an area of about 2.1 square kilometers (which is about 0.8 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 60%, is covered by forests. About 12% is used for farming, and the rest, around 30%, has buildings and roads.

The town is located at the bottom of a mountain called Chaumont, very close to the city of Neuchâtel. It also sits right by Lake Neuchâtel, offering beautiful views.

Did you know? A time period in Earth's history, called the Hauterivian Age (part of the Cretaceous period), is named after Hauterive! This is because important geological discoveries were made here.

Hauterive's Coat of Arms

The official symbol of Hauterive, its coat of arms, is a simple design: a golden cross on a blue background.

People and Languages

Hauterive is home to over 2,400 people. Many different people live here, including those from other countries.

Most people in Hauterive speak French, which is the main language. German is the second most common language, and Italian is the third.

Learning and Schools

Hauterive Primary School, built in 1922

Many people in Hauterive have finished high school, and a good number have gone on to college or other higher education.

In the canton of Neuchâtel, where Hauterive is located, children usually attend two years of kindergarten. After that, they have five years of primary school. Then, they go to secondary school for four years.

In the 2010-2011 school year, Hauterive had two kindergarten classes with 42 students. There were also five primary school classes with 101 students.

Working in Hauterive

Hauterive has different types of jobs. Some people work in farming, while others work in factories or construction. Many jobs are in the service industry, like shops, restaurants, and healthcare.

Most people who live in Hauterive travel to other towns for work. About 24% of the working population uses public transportation, and about 62% use a private car to get to their jobs.

Beliefs and Religions

People in Hauterive follow different religions. Many are Roman Catholic or belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who are Orthodox Christian, and some who belong to other Christian churches. A smaller number of people are Jewish or Islamic. There are also Buddhists and Hindus. About one-fifth of the population does not belong to any church.

Special Places to Visit

Laténium Museum

The Laténium is a very important place in Hauterive. It's the cantonal (regional) museum of archeology. This means it's a museum dedicated to studying human history through digging up old objects and buildings. It's considered a very important heritage site in Switzerland.

View of the Laténium museum
Exhibit in the museum
Bronze Age pins
Scale model of the lacustrine village of Cortaillod-Est
Model of the Colombier Roman villa
Female bear skull found in the Bichon cave (la Chaux de Fonds-Neuchâtel). 11000 B.C.