La Côte-aux-Fées facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Côte-aux-Fées
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View of La Côte-aux-Fées from North-East
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 La Côte-aux-Fées
Location in Switzerland
La Côte-aux-Fées
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.83 km2 (4.95 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,041 m (3,415 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 458 | |
| • Density | 35.70/km2 (92.46/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2117
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| Surrounded by | Buttes, Fiez (VD), Les Fourgs (FR-25), Les Verrières, Sainte-Croix (VD), Verrières-de-Joux (FR-25) | |
La Côte-aux-Fées is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of La Côte-aux-Fées
The first time La Côte-aux-Fées was ever written about was in the year 1337. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: La Costa des Faies.
Geography and Nature
La Côte-aux-Fées covers an area of about 12.9 square kilometers (about 5 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures.
Almost half of the area is covered by forests. These forests are important for the environment and for local wildlife. A small part of the land has buildings and roads. There are also tiny areas with rivers or lakes.
The town is made up of about a dozen small villages, called hamlets. The most well-known of these is Les Bolles-du-Temple.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The official symbol of La Côte-aux-Fées is its coat of arms. It shows a white lamb walking on a green base, all on a blue background.
This design is a special kind of symbol called "canting arms." This means the picture on the coat of arms gives a hint about the town's name. The old name for the town, Coste eis Faes, meant "hill of the lambs." So, the lamb on the coat of arms represents this historical meaning.
Population and People
La Côte-aux-Fées has a population of around 469 people. A small number of these residents are foreign nationals. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has gone down a bit.
Most people in La Côte-aux-Fées speak French as their main language. A smaller number speak German, and even fewer speak Portuguese.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between men and women. About 30% of the people living in La Côte-aux-Fées were born there. Many others were born in the same canton or elsewhere in Switzerland.
Young people, aged 0 to 19, make up about 18% of the population. Adults, aged 20 to 64, are the largest group, making up about 57%. Seniors, over 64 years old, make up about 25%.
Most households in the town have about two people living in them. There are also some households with just one person.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in La Côte-aux-Fées was quite low, at 3.1%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
The town's economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming. Many people work in agriculture here.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things. Most jobs in this sector are in manufacturing, which means making products in factories. Some jobs are also in construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers jobs that provide services. This includes things like sales, transportation, working in hotels or restaurants, insurance, and especially healthcare. A large number of service jobs are in healthcare.
Many people who live in La Côte-aux-Fées also work there. Some people travel into the town for work, and others travel out to work in different places. About half of the working population uses a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in the Community
According to a census in 2000, many people in La Côte-aux-Fées belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number are Roman Catholic.
There are also some people who belong to other Christian churches. About 15% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Education and Learning
In La Côte-aux-Fées, about 30% of the adults have finished high school. About 11% have gone on to get higher education, like attending a university or a specialized college.
In the canton of Neuchâtel, where La Côte-aux-Fées is located, most towns offer two years of optional kindergarten. After that, children have five years of required primary school. Then, they have four more years of required secondary school. For secondary school, many students travel to larger schools outside of their home town.
In the 2010-2011 school year, La Côte-aux-Fées had a kindergarten class with 8 students and a primary class with 17 students. Some students from La Côte-aux-Fées go to school in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school here.
See also
In Spanish: La Côte-aux-Fées para niños
