Les Brenets facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Les Brenets
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Les Brenets village center
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 Les Brenets
Location in Switzerland
Les Brenets
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.53 km2 (4.45 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 849 m (2,785 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2007)
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| • Total | 1,104 | |
| • Density | 95.75/km2 (247.99/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2416
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| Surrounded by | Le Locle, Les Planchettes, Villers-le-Lac (FR-25) | |
Les Brenets was once a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It was a special place known for its beautiful nature. On January 1, 2021, Les Brenets joined with the nearby town of Le Locle to become one larger municipality.
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A Look at Les Brenets' Past
The first time Les Brenets was ever written about was way back in 1325. It was called chiez le Bruignet then. This shows that people have lived and worked in this area for a very long time.
Exploring Les Brenets' Geography
Les Brenets covered an area of about 11.5 square kilometers (about 4.4 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half, was covered by forests. Another large part was used for farming.
A smaller portion of the land had buildings and roads. There were also rivers and lakes, making up about 3.7% of the area. The rest was land that wasn't used for anything.
Les Brenets was located near Le Locle, on the northwestern side of the Jura Mountains. The Doubs river flows through the area and even forms part of the border with France. A beautiful lake called Lac des Brenets is also found here, right on the Doubs river.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Les Brenets tells a story about the town. It shows a waterfall coming down from mountains with pine trees. This waterfall represents the famous Doubs Falls (called Le Saut du Doubs in French). This natural wonder is located on the Doubs river, right between Switzerland and France.
Who Lives in Les Brenets?
In 2019, about 1,031 people lived in Les Brenets. Most people living there speak French as their main language. A smaller number of people speak German or Italian.
Many people who lived in Les Brenets were born there or in the same canton. Others came from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries. The population has changed a bit over the years, with some people moving in and others moving out.
What to See in Les Brenets
The entire village of Les Brenets is considered a special historical site. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means the village has important buildings and a layout that are worth protecting and remembering.
How People Make a Living
Many people in Les Brenets worked in different jobs. Some worked in farming, which is called the primary economic sector. A lot of people worked in manufacturing, making things in factories. This is known as the secondary sector. Others worked in services, like shops, restaurants, or healthcare, which is the tertiary sector.
In 2008, there were many full-time jobs available. Most of these jobs were in manufacturing. People also worked in sales, transportation, hotels, and education. Many people who worked in Les Brenets traveled there from other towns.
Religion in Les Brenets
According to a survey in 2000, many people in Les Brenets belonged to Christian churches. About 33.8% were Roman Catholic, and about 40.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches, or to Islam. A smaller number of people did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Les Brenets. Many adults have finished high school, and some have gone on to college or other higher education.
In the canton of Neuchâtel, where Les Brenets is located, children usually go to kindergarten for two years. After that, they have five years of primary school. Then, they go to secondary school for four years. Many students travel to larger schools outside their home town for secondary education. In 2010-2011, Les Brenets had one kindergarten class and three primary school classes.
See also
In Spanish: Les Brenets para niños
