La Sagne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Sagne
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La Sagne village church
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 La Sagne
Location in Switzerland
La Sagne
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.55 km2 (9.86 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,039 m (3,409 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,058 | |
| • Density | 41.409/km2 (107.25/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2314
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| Surrounded by | Boudevilliers, Brot-Plamboz, Coffrane, Fontaines, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle, Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Les Hauts-Geneveys, Les Ponts-de-Martel, Montmollin, Rochefort | |
| Twin towns | Rosières-aux-Salines (France) | |
La Sagne is a charming town, also known as a municipality, located in the Neuchâtel area of Switzerland. It's a beautiful place with a rich history and stunning natural surroundings.
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A Look Back in Time
La Sagne was first mentioned in official records way back in 1332. This means people have been living and building a community here for many centuries!
Exploring La Sagne's Geography
La Sagne covers an area of about 25.6 square kilometers (around 9.9 square miles). Imagine an area about half the size of a typical city!
Most of this land is used for farming, about 59.8%. Forests cover a large part too, around 37.0%. The rest of the land, about 3.1%, has buildings and roads. A tiny bit, 0.2%, is made up of rivers.
The municipality used to be part of the La Chaux-de-Fonds district. This district system was changed on January 1, 2018. La Sagne is found in the eastern part of a valley called Vallée de La Sagne et des Ponts-de-Martel. It includes the main village of La Sagne and smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets include Les Cœudres, Le Crêt, Miéville, La Sagne-Eglise, and La Corbatière.
La Sagne's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town. La Sagne's coat of arms shows three green pine trees growing from three green hills. All of this is set against a silver background. It likely represents the natural beauty and landscape of the area.
Who Lives in La Sagne?
La Sagne has a population of about 968 people (as of December 2007). About 6% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 5.1%. This growth is due to people moving in and more births than deaths.
Most people in La Sagne speak French as their main language. About 94.9% of the population speaks French. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 2.9% of the people. A small number, 0.8%, speak Italian.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between men and women. About 49% were men and 51% were women. Many residents were born in La Sagne or in the same canton (area) of Switzerland.
About 23.8% of the population are children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) make up 55.6%, and seniors (over 64 years old) are 20.7%.
In 2000, there were 374 households in La Sagne. On average, each household had 2.4 people. Some households had only one person, while others had five or more. Most apartments in La Sagne are lived in all year round.
The chart below shows how the population of La Sagne has changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites
La Sagne has some very important historical buildings. The Double House and the Church are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national importance. This means they are protected because of their historical and cultural value. The entire village of La Sagne is also recognized as an important Swiss heritage site.
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The historic Double House
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The beautiful La Sagne-Eglise Church
La Sagne's Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in La Sagne was low, at 2.6%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Many people in La Sagne work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 89 people worked in this area, with 40 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 71 people worked here, with 15 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, healthcare, and education. About 222 people worked in this sector, with 30 businesses.
In 2008, there were 314 full-time jobs in La Sagne. Many people who live in La Sagne travel to other towns for work. About 9.9% of workers use public transportation, and 53.2% use a private car to get to work.
Religion in La Sagne
Based on a 2000 survey, about 17.8% of the people in La Sagne were Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 58.5%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, and a small number were Jewish or Islamic. About 16.25% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in La Sagne
Education is important in La Sagne. About 34.3% of the adults have finished high school. Also, 9.7% have gone on to higher education, like university.
In the Neuchâtel area, children usually attend two years of non-mandatory kindergarten. After that, they have five years of mandatory primary school. Then, they go to secondary school for four more years. Many students travel to larger schools in other towns for secondary education.
During the 2010-2011 school year, La Sagne had 1.5 kindergarten classes with 27 students. There were also 3 primary classes with 60 students. Most students from La Sagne attend schools outside the municipality for their higher education.
See also
In Spanish: La Sagne para niños
