Les Hauts-Geneveys facts for kids
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Les Hauts-Geneveys
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 Les Hauts-Geneveys
Location in Switzerland
Les Hauts-Geneveys
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| District | Val-de-Ruz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.95 km2 (3.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 986 m (3,235 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2011)
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| • Total | 909 | |
| • Density | 114.34/km2 (296.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2208
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| Surrounded by | Boudevilliers, Fontainemelon, Fontaines, La Chaux-de-Fonds, La Sagne | |
Les Hauts-Geneveys was once a small town, or municipality, in the Val-de-Ruz area of Neuchâtel, a canton in Switzerland. It is no longer a separate municipality.
On January 1, 2013, Les Hauts-Geneveys joined with many other towns. These included Boudevilliers, Cernier, Chézard-Saint-Martin, Coffrane, Dombresson, Engollon, Fenin-Vilars-Saules, Fontainemelon, Fontaines, Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Montmollin, Le Pâquier, Savagnier, and Villiers. All these towns became part of a new, larger municipality called Val-de-Ruz.
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History of Les Hauts-Geneveys
Les Hauts-Geneveys has a long history. It was first written about in the year 1342. Back then, it was known as Geneveis sus Fontannes.
Later, in 1599, its name changed. It was then called Haultz Geneveys. This name is very similar to its more recent name.
Exploring the Geography of Les Hauts-Geneveys
Les Hauts-Geneveys covered an area of about 8 square kilometers (3 square miles) in 2009. A large part of this land was used for farming. About 48.8% of the area was farmland.
Forests covered a big portion too, about 45.2% of the land. The rest of the land, about 6.3%, had buildings or roads. This shows it was a mix of nature and human settlement.
Land Use in Les Hauts-Geneveys
In the built-up areas, about 2.8% was for houses and other buildings. Roads and other transport areas made up 3.3%. The forests were mostly dense, covering 39.4% of the total land. Some smaller areas, 5.8%, had orchards or small groups of trees.
For farming, 3.6% of the land grew crops. Pastures for animals made up 12.3%. Another 32.7% was used for alpine pastures, which are high mountain grasslands.
Location and Views of Les Hauts-Geneveys
Les Hauts-Geneveys is located high up, at 986 meters (3,235 feet) above sea level. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) northwest of Neuchâtel, the canton's main city. This village sits on the eastern side of the Tête de Ran peak.
It is part of the Jura mountains. From this high spot, you can see amazing views. You can look down into the Val de Ruz valley. You can also see the Swiss plateau and even the Swiss Alps on a clear day.
Natural Features of Les Hauts-Geneveys
The former municipality includes a small part of the Val de Ruz valley. It stretches westwards up a wooded slope called Forêt de la Baume. This slope is part of the Tête de Ran mountain.
Further west, on the Jura highlands, there are large meadows. You can also find isolated groups of spruce trees. The highest point in Les Hauts-Geneveys is 1,422 meters (4,665 feet) high. This spot is on the Rochers Bruns, part of the Tête de Ran ridge.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of the Les Hauts-Geneveys coat of arms is quite specific. It is described as Azure, two Branches of Juniper tree Vert fructed Gules in saltire.
This means the background color of the shield is blue (Azure). On this blue background, there are two green (Vert) branches of a juniper tree. These branches have red (Gules) berries (fructed). They are crossed over each other, like an 'X' (in saltire).
Population and People of Les Hauts-Geneveys
In 2011, Les Hauts-Geneveys had a population of 909 people. In 2008, about 10% of the people living there were foreign nationals. Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the population slightly decreased.
Most people in Les Hauts-Geneveys speak French. In 2000, about 92.3% of the population spoke French as their main language. German was the second most common language, spoken by 3.5% of people. Italian was third, spoken by 1.7%.
Population Details in Les Hauts-Geneveys
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.5% were male and 50.5% were female. Most residents were Swiss citizens.
About 15.1% of the people living in Les Hauts-Geneveys in 2000 were born there. Many others, 44.3%, were born in the same canton of Neuchâtel. About 20.4% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 15.1% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Les Hauts-Geneveys
In 2000, children and teenagers (ages 0-19) made up 22.5% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) were the largest group, at 66.6%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 10.9% of the population.
Most households in Les Hauts-Geneveys were small. In 2000, there were 384 private households. On average, there were 2.3 people per household. About 125 households had only one person. Only 23 households had five or more people.
Economy and Jobs in Les Hauts-Geneveys
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Les Hauts-Geneveys was 3.8%. This means a small percentage of people looking for work could not find a job.
In 2008, there were different types of jobs available.
- The primary economic sector (like farming) had 8 people working in 5 businesses.
- The secondary sector (like manufacturing and construction) had 44 people working in 17 businesses.
- The tertiary sector (like services, healthcare, and education) had 196 people working in 18 businesses.
Overall, 482 residents of Les Hauts-Geneveys had jobs. About 42.5% of these workers were female.
Types of Jobs in Les Hauts-Geneveys
In 2008, there were 196 full-time equivalent jobs. In the primary sector, 4 jobs were in agriculture. In the secondary sector, 42 jobs existed. About 18 of these were in manufacturing, and 24 were in construction.
The tertiary sector had 150 jobs. Most of these, 121 jobs, were in healthcare. Other jobs included sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, finance, and education.
Commuting for Work in Les Hauts-Geneveys
In 2000, many people traveled for work. About 177 workers came into Les Hauts-Geneveys for their jobs. However, 376 workers left the municipality to work elsewhere. This means more people left for work than came in.
Most people used private cars to get to work, about 69.3%. A smaller number, 11.2%, used public transportation.
Religion in Les Hauts-Geneveys
According to the 2000 census, people in Les Hauts-Geneveys followed different religions. About 24.6% were Roman Catholic. A larger group, 42.4%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Some people belonged to other Christian churches, about 7.12%. There were also a few individuals who were Jewish or Islamic. About 22.89% of the population said they did not belong to any church. This group included people who were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Les Hauts-Geneveys
Education is important in Les Hauts-Geneveys. In 2000, about 35.3% of the population had finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school.
Also, 15.9% had completed higher education. This means they went to a university or a specialized college (a Fachhochschule).
School System in Neuchâtel
In the canton of Neuchâtel, where Les Hauts-Geneveys is located, the school system works in a specific way. Most towns offer two years of non-mandatory kindergarten. After that, children attend five years of mandatory primary education.
For secondary education, which lasts four years, students often travel to larger schools. These schools are usually in different towns. During the 2010-2011 school year, Les Hauts-Geneveys had one kindergarten class with 16 students. It also had two primary classes with 29 students.
In 2000, 13 students who lived in other towns came to school in Les Hauts-Geneveys. At the same time, 97 students from Les Hauts-Geneveys went to schools outside the municipality.
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Coat of arms of Les Hauts-Geneveys
See also
In Spanish: Les Hauts-Geneveys para niños
