Les Genevez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Les Genevez
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Rural Jura Region Museum in Les Genevez
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 Les Genevez
Location in Switzerland
Les Genevez
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Franches-Montagnes | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.63 km2 (5.26 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,035 m (3,396 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 516 | |
| • Density | 37.86/km2 (98.05/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2714
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| Surrounded by | Montfaucon, Lajoux, Saicourt(BE), Tramelan(BE) | |
Les Genevez is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Jura canton, which is like a state or region. This charming place is known for its beautiful countryside in the Franches-Montagnes district.
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A Look Back in Time
Les Genevez was first mentioned in official records way back in 1381. At that time, it was known as Les Geneveys.
Exploring the Geography of Les Genevez
Les Genevez covers an area of about 13.64 square kilometers (5.27 square miles). A large part of this land, about 53.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover another big portion, about 41.4% of the area.
About 3.6% of the land has buildings or roads. A very small part, 0.1%, is rivers or lakes. The remaining 1.0% is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Most of the built-up area is for houses and other buildings (2.1%). Roads and other transport areas make up 1.2%. In the forested areas, 36.3% is dense forest. Another 5.1% has orchards or small groups of trees.
For farming, 12.6% of the land grows crops. Pastures for animals cover 24.8%. Another 16.3% is used for alpine pastures, which are high mountain grasslands. All the water in the town is flowing water, like streams.
The municipality is part of the Franches-Montagnes district. It includes the main village of Les Genevez. There are also smaller settlements called hamlets, such as Le Prédame and Les Vacheries.
Some nearby towns are thinking about joining together in the future. These include Le Bémont, Les Bois, Les Breuleux, La Chaux-des-Breuleux, Les Enfers, Lajoux, Montfaucon, Muriaux, Le Noirmont, Saignelégier, Saint-Brais, and Soubey. They might form a new, larger municipality called Franches-Montagnes.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The blazon of the town's coat of arms is simple and striking. It shows a rooster's head, colored red, on a golden background. This design represents the town's history and identity.
Population and People of Les Genevez
Les Genevez has a population of about 508 people. As of 2008, about 7.4% of the people living here were foreign nationals. Over the past 10 years (2000–2010), the population grew by 1.9%. More births than deaths led to growth, but some people moved away.
Most people in Les Genevez speak French as their main language. About 94.6% of the population spoke French in 2000. German was the second most common language, spoken by 4.7%. A small number, 0.4%, spoke Italian.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 52.0% were male and 48.0% were female. Most residents were Swiss citizens.
Many people living in Les Genevez were born there. In 2000, about 53.9% of the people were born in Les Genevez. Another 17.2% were born in the same canton. About 19.2% were born elsewhere in Switzerland. Only 6.0% were born outside of Switzerland.
The population includes many young people. In 2000, children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 26.6% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) were the largest group at 56.8%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 16.7%.
Most households in Les Genevez are small. In 2000, there were 199 private households. On average, there were 2.5 people per household. About 56 households had only one person. Only 22 households had five or more people.
Most apartments (83.6%) were lived in all year round. Some (10.1%) were used only during certain seasons. A small number (6.3%) were empty. In 2010, about 3.16% of apartments were empty.
The chart below shows how the population of Les Genevez has changed over time:
Important Heritage Sites
Les Genevez is home to some important historical places. These are called heritage sites of national significance. They are protected because they are very important to Switzerland's history and culture.
One of these sites is farm house number 35. Another is the Rural Jurassien Museum. This museum shows what life was like in the Jura countryside.
The Economy of Les Genevez
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Les Genevez was 4.3%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work could not find jobs.
The town's economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary Sector: This involves working with natural resources. In 2008, 43 people worked in this area, mostly in farming. There were about 20 businesses in this sector.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things. About 259 people worked in this sector. Most of them (95.3%) worked in manufacturing, like making products. A smaller number (5.1%) worked in construction. There were 10 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This involves providing services. About 52 people worked in this sector, with 12 businesses. This included jobs in sales, transport, hotels, restaurants, finance, science, and healthcare.
In 2008, there were 306 full-time equivalent jobs in Les Genevez. This means if you add up all the hours worked, it equals 306 full-time positions.
Many people travel to and from Les Genevez for work. In 2000, 166 workers came into the town for their jobs. At the same time, 131 workers left Les Genevez to work elsewhere. This means more people come into Les Genevez for work than leave it. About 25.9% of the workers coming into Les Genevez were from outside Switzerland.
Most people used a private car to get to work (61.9%). A smaller number (3.8%) used public transportation.
Religious Life in Les Genevez
According to the 2000 census, most people in Les Genevez are Roman Catholic. About 75.8% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.
Another 10.3% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is a Protestant church. A small number of people (6.78%) belonged to other Christian churches. About 6.59% of the population did not belong to any church, or were agnostic (not sure if God exists) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Education and Schools
In Les Genevez, many adults have completed higher levels of education. About 36.6% of the population finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. Another 7.2% completed even higher education, such as university or a specialized college.
The school system in the Canton of Jura works like this:
- Kindergarten: Two years of optional kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school, which is required.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of required secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose to go to an optional three or four-year upper secondary school. They can also start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
During the 2009–10 school year, 45 students attended schools in Les Genevez. There was one kindergarten class with 7 students. The town also had 3 primary classes with 38 students.
There are only nine secondary schools in the whole canton. This means that all secondary school students from Les Genevez travel to another town for their classes.
In 2000, 4 students came to Les Genevez from other towns for school. At the same time, 31 students from Les Genevez went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Les Genevez para niños
