La Chaux-de-Fonds (district) facts for kids
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La Chaux-de-Fonds District
District de la Chaux-de-Fonds
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Neuchâtel |
| Capital | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| Dissolved | 1 January 2018 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 92.94 km2 (35.88 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 39,796 |
| • Density | 428.190/km2 (1,109.01/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 3 |
The La Chaux-de-Fonds District is a special area, like a county, in Neuchâtel, a canton (which is like a state) in Switzerland. Most people here speak French. The main town and capital of this district is La Chaux-de-Fonds. About 39,796 people live in this district (as of 31 December 2020).
Towns and Villages
The La Chaux-de-Fonds District is made up of three main towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government and helps manage the area.
| Coat of arms | Municipality | Population (31 December 2020) |
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La Chaux-de-Fonds | 36,915 | 55.66 |
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La Sagne | 1,058 | 25.55 |
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Les Planchettes | 210 | 11.73 |
| Total | 39,796 | 92.94 |
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de La Chaux-de-Fonds para niños
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