Le Noirmont facts for kids
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Le Noirmont
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 Le Noirmont
Location in Switzerland
Le Noirmont
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Franches-Montagnes | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.39 km2 (7.87 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 971 m (3,186 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,914 | |
| • Density | 93.87/km2 (243.12/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Noirmonier | |
| Postal code |
2340
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| Surrounded by | Muriaux, Les Breuleux, Les Bois , Saint-Imier(BE), Charquemont(F), Charmauvillers(F) | |
Le Noirmont is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Jura canton of Switzerland. It's located in the Franches-Montagnes district. This area is known for its beautiful high plateaus.
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History of Le Noirmont
Le Noirmont was first mentioned way back in 1454. At that time, it was simply called Noirmont. It used to have a German name, Schwarzenberg, but people don't use that name anymore.
Geography and Landscape
Le Noirmont covers an area of about 20.4 square kilometers (about 7.9 square miles). A large part of this land, over 50%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 42.7% of the area. The rest of the land is used for buildings, roads, or is unproductive.
The town is on a high plateau, which is like a flat area high up in the mountains. This plateau stretches all the way to the Doubs river. Le Noirmont includes the main village and several smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets include Les Barrières, Le Cerneux-Joly, Le Creux-des-Biches, Les Esserts, Le Peu-Péquignot, Sous-les-Craux, and Les Côtes.
Some nearby towns are thinking about joining together in the future. This new, larger municipality would be called Franches-Montagnes.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Le Noirmont is quite unique. It shows a black deer's head facing forward. Between its antlers, there's a red cross with rays of light coming from it. Below the deer's head, there are six small hills, also in black. This design is called a blazon.
People and Population
Le Noirmont has a population of about 1,607 people. About 12% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 7.2%.
Most people in Le Noirmont speak French as their main language. About 91% of the population speaks French. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 3% of the people. A smaller number of people speak Portuguese or Italian.
In 2000, about 25.7% of the population were children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) made up about 59.1%, and seniors (over 64 years old) made up about 15.2%.
There are about 623 households in Le Noirmont, with an average of 2.4 people living in each home.
Important Buildings and Sites
A special farm house at Les Esserts 32 is considered a very important heritage site in Switzerland. This means it's a valuable historical building. The entire village of Le Noirmont is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, which helps protect its unique character.
Economy and Jobs
In Le Noirmont, many people work in different areas.
- Some people work in the primary sector, which includes jobs like farming and forestry.
- Many people work in the secondary sector, which means they work in manufacturing (making things) or construction (building things).
- Others work in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare.
About 41% of the workers in Le Noirmont are women. Many people who work in Le Noirmont travel there from other towns. About 57% of workers use a private car to get to work, while 8% use public transportation like trains.
Transportation
Le Noirmont has two train stations: Le Noirmont station and Le Creux-des-Biches station. The Le Noirmont station is a busy spot where two different train lines meet. These lines connect Le Noirmont to other towns like La Chaux-de-Fonds, Glovelier, and Tavannes.
Religion
Most people in Le Noirmont are Roman Catholic, making up about 74% of the population. About 10% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches or Islam. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education
The school system in the Jura canton, where Le Noirmont is located, has a few steps:
- First, children can go to two years of non-mandatory Kindergarten.
- Then, they attend six years of Primary school.
- After that, there are three years of lower Secondary school. Students are grouped based on their abilities.
- Finally, students can choose to go to an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years, or they can start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
In a recent school year, Le Noirmont had 260 students in 15 classes. This included 37 kindergarten students, 123 primary students, and 100 lower secondary students. Some students from Le Noirmont go to schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to school in Le Noirmont.
See also
In Spanish: Le Noirmont para niños
