Le Locle (district) facts for kids
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Le Locle District
District du Locle
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Neuchâtel |
| Capital | Le Locle |
| Dissolved | 1 January 2018 |
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| • Total | 137.85 km2 (53.22 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,414 |
| • Density | 104.563/km2 (270.817/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 7 |
Le Locle District is one of the six districts in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Think of a canton like a state or a large region in a country. A district is a smaller area within that canton. The main town and capital of this district is Le Locle. As of 31 December 2020, about 14,414 people live here.
Towns and Villages
This section lists the different towns and villages, called municipalities, that make up the Le Locle District. Each one has its own unique character and history.
| Coat of Arms | Municipality | Population (31 December 2020) |
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Brot-Plamboz | 290 | 16.03 |
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La Brévine | 624 | 41.82 |
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Les Brenets | 1,014 | 11.53 |
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Le Cerneux-Péquignot | 313 | 15.67 |
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La Chaux-du-Milieu | 514 | 17.28 |
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Le Locle | 9,864 | 23.14 |
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Les Ponts-de-Martel | 1,230 | 18.23 |
| Total | 14,414 | 143.7 |
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