La Chaux-des-Breuleux facts for kids
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La Chaux-des-Breuleux
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Old La Chaux-des-Breuleux railway station
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 La Chaux-des-Breuleux
Location in Switzerland
La Chaux-des-Breuleux
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Franches-Montagnes | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.12 km2 (1.59 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,016 m (3,333 ft) | |
| Population
(2003)
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| • Total | 96 | |
| • Density | 23.30/km2 (60.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2345
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| Surrounded by | Les Breuleux, Muriaux, Saignelégier, Tramelan(BE), Mont-Tramelan(BE), Courtelary(BE) | |
La Chaux-des-Breuleux was a small town, also called a municipality, in the Jura canton of Switzerland. It was located in the Franches-Montagnes district. On January 1, 2023, La Chaux-des-Breuleux joined with the nearby town of Les Breuleux. Now, it is part of the larger municipality of Les Breuleux.
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History of La Chaux-des-Breuleux
La Chaux-des-Breuleux was first mentioned in official records way back in 1397. At that time, it was simply known as La Chaux.
Geography and Landscape
La Chaux-des-Breuleux covers an area of about 4.12 square kilometers (1.59 square miles). A big part of this land, about 70.6%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 23.2% of the area.
About 3.5% of the land has buildings or roads. A tiny bit, 0.2%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The remaining 3.0% is land that isn't used for farming or building.
The town is located in the Franches-Montagnes district. It sits at a high elevation of 1,016 meters (3,333 feet) above sea level. This area is right on the border between the Canton of Jura and the Canton of Bern.
Some nearby towns, including La Chaux-des-Breuleux, have thought about joining together in the future. These towns are Le Bémont, Les Bois, Les Breuleux, Les Enfers, Les Genevez, Lajoux, Montfaucon, Muriaux, Le Noirmont, Saignelégier, Saint-Brais, and Soubey. They might form a new, larger municipality called Franches-Montagnes.
Coat of Arms Explained
The coat of arms for La Chaux-des-Breuleux has a special design. It shows a black horse standing on its hind legs. This horse is on a red hill, and the background is gold. The horse's tongue is also red. This design is called Or, on Coupeaux Gules a Horse rampant Sable langued of the second.
Population and People
La Chaux-des-Breuleux had a population of 96 people as of 2003. In 2008, about 9.4% of the people living there were from other countries. Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the population decreased by about 9.9%.
Most people in La Chaux-des-Breuleux speak French as their main language. In 2000, about 85.7% of the population spoke French. German was the second most common language, spoken by 12.2% of the people. A small number, 1.0%, spoke Dutch.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 50.6% were male and 49.4% were female. Most residents were Swiss citizens.
In 2000, about 34.7% of the people were born in La Chaux-des-Breuleux. Another 21.4% were born in the same canton. About 32.7% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 9.2% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in La Chaux-des-Breuleux
In 2000, children and teenagers (ages 0-19) made up 27.6% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) were the largest group, at 65.3%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 7.1% of the population.
Family Life
In 2000, there were 42 single people in the town who had never been married. There were 48 married people, 3 widows or widowers, and 5 divorced individuals.
There were 36 private households in the town, with an average of 2.6 people living in each. Nine households had only one person, and three households had five or more people. Most apartments (75.6%) were lived in all year round. Some (20.0%) were used only during certain seasons, and a few (4.4%) were empty.
The chart below shows how the population of La Chaux-des-Breuleux has changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites
One special building in La Chaux-des-Breuleux is farm house number 22. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national importance. This means it's a very important historical building for the whole country. The entire small village of La Chaux-des-Breuleux is also part of the ISOS, which identifies important Swiss heritage sites.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in La Chaux-des-Breuleux was 3%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work couldn't find jobs.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, there were 15 people working in the primary economic sector. This sector mainly includes jobs like farming. There were 6 businesses in this area.
Only 1 person worked in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like manufacturing or construction. There was 1 business in this sector.
The tertiary sector had 25 people working in it, with 1 business. This sector includes jobs in services, like hotels or restaurants.
In total, 50 residents of the town had jobs. About 46% of these workers were female. Most of the jobs in the primary sector were in agriculture. The one job in the secondary sector was in construction. All 23 jobs in the tertiary sector were in hotels or restaurants.
Commuting for Work
In 2000, only 2 workers came into La Chaux-des-Breuleux for their jobs. However, 34 workers left the town to work somewhere else. This shows that many people who lived in La Chaux-des-Breuleux traveled to other places for their jobs. About 16% of working people used public transportation, and 48% used a private car to get to work.
Religion in the Community
According to the 2000 census, most people in La Chaux-des-Breuleux were Roman Catholic, making up 56.1% of the population. Another 15.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
About 10.2% of the population belonged to other Christian churches. A small group, about 4.08%, were Islamic. Some people (15.31%) did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist. A few people (3.06%) did not answer the question about their religion.
Education and Schools
In La Chaux-des-Breuleux, about 27.6% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is schooling after primary school that is not always required. Also, 17.3% had completed higher education, like going to a university or a specialized college.
The school system in the Canton of Jura works like this:
- Kids can go to two years of non-required Kindergarten.
- Then, they go to six years of Primary school.
- After that, there are three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped based on their skills.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an optional three or four-year upper Secondary school. They can then go to a university or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
During the 2009-2010 school year, no students were attending school directly in La Chaux-des-Breuleux. In 2000, 6 students came from other towns to go to school in La Chaux-des-Breuleux. However, 21 residents of La Chaux-des-Breuleux went to schools outside of their town.
See also
In Spanish: La Chaux-des-Breuleux para niños
