Le Chenit facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Le Chenit
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Le Brassus village church
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 Le Chenit
Location in Switzerland
Le Chenit
Location in Canton of Vaud
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Vaud | |
| District | Jura-Nord Vaudois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 99.19 km2 (38.30 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,013 m (3,323 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,595 | |
| • Density | 46.325/km2 (119.982/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1348 Le Brassus
1341 L'Orient 1347 Le Sentier |
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| Surrounded by | Arzier, Bassins, Berolle, Bière, Bois-d'Amont (FR-39), Chapelle-des-Bois (FR-25), Chaux-Neuve (FR-25), Gimel, L'Abbaye, Le Lieu, Longirod, Marchissy, Montricher, Mouthe (FR-25), Saint-George | |
Le Chenit is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Vaud area, which is like a state or canton. You can find it in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district, deep in the beautiful Vallée de Joux valley.
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History of Le Chenit
Le Chenit was first written about in the year 1489. Back then, it was called Chinit. This shows the town has a long history!
Geography and Landscape
Le Chenit is a large area, covering about 99.25 square kilometers (38.3 square miles). A big part of this land, about 66.4%, is covered by forests. About 28.7% is used for farming.
Only a small part, about 3.1%, has buildings or roads. There are also rivers and lakes, making up 0.2% of the area. Some land, 1.7%, is not used for anything.
Le Chenit is in the heart of the Jura Mountains. It sits right on the border between France and Switzerland. It's the biggest town in the upper part of the Vallée de Joux.
The area includes several villages like Le Brassus, Le Sentier, and L'Orient. There are also many smaller communities called hamlets. Interestingly, there isn't a main village actually named Le Chenit within the municipality itself.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Le Chenit is red. It shows a key standing upright, crossed with a rifle and a sword. All these items are silver. This design is a special symbol for the town.
People and Population
Le Chenit has a population of about 4,073 people. As of 2008, about 22.8% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the population has grown a little.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Le Chenit speak French. About 88.6% of the population uses French. After French, the next most common languages are Italian (2.9%) and German (2.5%).
Where People Come From
Many people in Le Chenit were born there. About 41.3% of the population in 2000 were born in Le Chenit. Another 18.7% were born in the same canton (Vaud). About 23.7% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
The population of Le Chenit includes people of all ages.
- About 9.7% are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 11.4%.
- Young adults (20-29 years old) are about 11.5%.
- Adults aged 30-59 make up a larger part, around 39.3%.
- Older adults (60 and above) are about 28.1% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were about 1,966 homes in Le Chenit. On average, about 2.1 people lived in each home. Many homes (about 38.9%) had only one person living in them. There were also many married couples, some with children and some without.
Most of the buildings in Le Chenit are single-family homes. About half of all inhabited buildings are single-family homes. Many of these homes were built between 1946 and 1960.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Le Chenit has changed a lot over the years. You can see how it has grown and shrunk from the chart below.
Important Sights
Some parts of Le Chenit are very special and protected. The villages of Le Sentier and Le Solliat, along with the small community of Chez-les-Aubert, are listed as Swiss Heritage Sites. This means they have important historical or cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
Le Chenit is a place where many people work. In 2010, the unemployment rate was 5.2%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
Main Job Sectors
- Primary Sector: About 100 people work in this area. This includes jobs like farming and forestry (working with trees).
- Secondary Sector: This is the biggest job sector, with about 3,448 people working here. Most of these jobs are in manufacturing, which means making things.
- Tertiary Sector: About 1,184 people work in this sector. These jobs include services like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare.
Many people also travel into Le Chenit for work. In 2000, about 3,809 workers came into the town from other places. This shows that Le Chenit is an important place for jobs in the region. Most people (66.6%) use a private car to get to work.
Religion
In Le Chenit, people follow different religions.
- About 29.2% of the population are Roman Catholic.
- A larger group, about 46.0%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- Smaller numbers of people belong to other Christian churches, or are Islamic.
- About 12.66% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education
Education is important in Le Chenit. Many adults have completed higher levels of schooling. About 34.2% of the population have finished upper secondary education. Also, 9.5% have gone on to university or other higher education.
School System
In the 2009/2010 school year, there were 489 students in the Le Chenit school district.
- Children can attend two years of pre-school, which is not required.
- Primary school lasts for four years. There were 253 students in primary school.
- Lower secondary school is required and lasts for six years. There were 229 students in these schools.
Some students from Le Chenit also go to schools outside the town. In 2000, 143 students from Le Chenit attended schools in other places.
See also
In Spanish: Le Chenit para niños
