Montsevelier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montsevelier
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Montsevelier river in Montsevelier village
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 Montsevelier
Location in Switzerland
Montsevelier
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Delémont | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.75 km2 (2.99 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 565 m (1,854 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 508 | |
| • Density | 65.55/km2 (169.77/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2828
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| Surrounded by | Mervelier, Corban, Bärschwil(SO), Grindel(SO), Erschwil(SO), Beinwil(SO) | |
Montsevelier is a small village in the Jura canton of Switzerland. It used to be its own municipality, which is like a small town or district. On January 1, 2013, Montsevelier joined with two other villages, Vermes and Vicques, to form a new, larger municipality called Val Terbi. It's located in the Delémont district.
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A Glimpse into Montsevelier's Past
Montsevelier has a long history! It was first written about in the year 1136. Back then, it was called Muzivilir. For a while, it also had a German name, Mutzwil, but that name isn't used anymore.
Montsevelier's Geography
Montsevelier is located in the upper part of a valley called Val Terbi. It covers an area of about 7.75 square kilometers (about 3 square miles).
Most of the land in Montsevelier is used for farming or is covered by forests. About half of the area (50.2%) is used for farms, where crops are grown or animals graze. A large part (45.8%) is covered in thick forests.
A smaller part of the land (4.1%) has buildings and roads. There are also a few rivers and lakes, but they make up a very tiny part of the area.
Montsevelier's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family, a town, or a country. Montsevelier's coat of arms is described as Argent, a Vol Gules. This means it has a silver background with a red "vol," which is a design showing two bird wings.
People of Montsevelier
In 2011, Montsevelier had a population of 508 people. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living here went down a little.
Most people in Montsevelier speak French. About 96.2% of the population speaks French as their main language. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 3.2% of the people.
In 2008, about half of the population was male (49.4%) and half was female (50.6%). Most residents were Swiss citizens.
Many people who live in Montsevelier were also born there. About 65.4% of the people in 2000 were born in Montsevelier.
The population is made up of different age groups. In 2000, about 24.3% were children and teenagers (0-19 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) made up 59.2%, and seniors (over 64 years old) were 16.5% of the population.
The chart below shows how Montsevelier's population has changed over many years:
Montsevelier's Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Montsevelier was low, at 2.9%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Many people in Montsevelier work in different types of jobs.
- The primary sector involves jobs like farming. In 2008, 32 people worked in this area.
- The secondary sector includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). There were 36 people working in this sector.
- The tertiary sector covers jobs in services, like sales, transportation, and education. About 25 people worked in this sector.
Overall, 238 residents of Montsevelier had jobs. About 37.4% of these workers were women.
Religion in Montsevelier
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Montsevelier are Roman Catholic. About 92.2% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.
A smaller group, about 3.8%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A few people belonged to other Christian churches or did not follow any religion.
Education in Montsevelier
In Montsevelier, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 35% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. A smaller number, about 3%, have gone on to higher education, like university.
The school system in the Canton of Jura works like this:
- There are two years of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, six years of Primary school are required.
- After that, students go to three years of required lower Secondary school. Here, students are grouped based on their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, 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.
During the 2009-2010 school year, Montsevelier had 45 students in 3 primary school classes. There were no kindergarten classes in the village. Students from Montsevelier go to secondary schools in other nearby municipalities, as there are only nine secondary schools in the entire canton.
Noted Local Individuals
- Sarah Marquis, a famous adventurer
Images for kids
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Montsevelier river in Montsevelier village
See also
In Spanish: Montsevelier para niños
