Lignières, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Lignières
Location in Switzerland
Lignières
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.52 km2 (4.83 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 802 m (2,631 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 979 | |
| • Density | 78.19/km2 (202.52/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2523
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| Surrounded by | Enges, La Neuveville (BE), Le Landeron, Nods (BE), Prêles (BE), Villiers | |
Lignières is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the country of Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Neuchâtel.
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History of Lignières
Lignières is an old settlement! It was first written about in the year 1179. Back then, it was known as Linieres. A bit later, between 1212 and 1220, it was mentioned again as in Linieres.
Exploring Lignières' Geography
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Lignières covers an area of about 12.5 square kilometers (that's about 4.8 square miles). A big part of this land, about 60.9%, is used for farming. This means you'll see lots of fields and pastures.
About 31.8% of the area is covered by forests. The rest, about 7.4%, has buildings and roads. So, Lignières is mostly a mix of farms and forests.
The town of Lignières includes the main village, a small group of houses called Le Moulin, and some farmhouses known as Les Près sur Lignières.
Lignières' Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge! The coat of arms for Lignières is blue, and it shows a golden compass.
People and Population in Lignières
Lignières has a population of about 949 people. In recent years, the number of people living here has grown. About 11% of the people living in Lignières are from other countries.
Most people in Lignières speak French, which is about 91% of the population. Some people also speak German (about 5%), and a smaller number speak English.
The population is pretty evenly split between males and females. About 26.8% of the people are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults make up the largest group, at 63.2%. About 10% of the population are seniors (over 64 years old).
There are about 340 homes in Lignières, with an average of 2.6 people living in each home.
Economy and Jobs in Lignières
In Lignières, many people have jobs in different areas.
- The primary sector involves jobs like farming and forestry. About 55 people work in this area.
- The secondary sector includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 50 people work here, building things or making products.
- The tertiary sector covers services like shops, restaurants, transportation, and healthcare. This is the biggest job sector in Lignières, with about 164 people working in these roles.
Many people who live in Lignières travel to other towns for work. About 7% of workers use public transportation, while most, about 69.9%, use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Lignières
Many different religions are practiced in Lignières. About 20.5% of the people are Roman Catholic. A larger group, about 52.1%, 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 in Lignières
Education is important in Lignières. Many adults have completed high school, and some have gone on to university or other higher education.
In the canton of Neuchâtel, children usually start with two years of kindergarten. After that, they have five years of primary school. Then, they go to secondary school for four years. Many students travel to larger schools in other towns for their secondary education.
In Lignières, there are kindergarten classes and primary school classes for younger students. In 2010-2011, there were 35 kindergarten students and 71 primary school students.
See also
In Spanish: Lignières (Neuchâtel) para niños
