Movelier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Movelier
Location in Switzerland
Movelier
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Delémont | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.08 km2 (3.12 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,260 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 415 | |
| • Density | 51.36/km2 (133.03/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2812
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| Surrounded by | Soyhières, Mettembert, Pleigne, Ederswiler, Roggenburg(BL) | |
Movelier is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Jura canton in Switzerland. It's part of the Delémont district. The town is found on a flat area north of Delémont, close to the French border.
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A Look Back in Time: Movelier's History
Movelier was first written about in the year 1188. Back then, it was called Moderswilre. For a while, it was also known by its German name, Moderswiler, but people don't use that name anymore.
Movelier's Land and Nature
Movelier covers an area of about 8.01 square kilometers (which is about 3.1 square miles). A large part of this land, about 45.7%, is used for farming. This includes fields for growing crops, pastures for animals, and even areas for mountain pastures.
Almost half of Movelier, about 49.3%, is covered by forests. Most of this is thick forest, but there are also smaller groups of trees and orchards. The remaining land, about 4.6%, is where buildings and roads are located. This includes houses, other buildings, and transportation routes.
Understanding Movelier's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Movelier's coat of arms has a design that is described as Argent, a Mule Gules statant on Coupeaux Vert. This means it shows a red mule standing on green hills, all on a silver background.
Who Lives in Movelier: Population Facts
Movelier has a population of about 412 people, based on numbers from December 2005. In 2008, about 4.9% of the people living here were from other countries.
Most people in Movelier speak French. In 2000, about 76.4% of the population spoke French as their main language. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 22.8% of the people. A small number of people, 0.3%, spoke Italian.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 51.2% were male and 48.8% were female. Most of the people living in Movelier were Swiss citizens.
Many people living in Movelier were born there. In 2000, about 50.5% of the population were born in Movelier. Another 19% were born in the same canton (Jura).
Age Groups in Movelier
In 2000, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up about 25.1% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) were the largest group, at 59.5%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 15.4% of the population.
Households and Homes
In 2000, there were 157 private households in Movelier, with an average of 2.4 people living in each home. Some households had only one person, while others had five or more. Most apartments were lived in all the time.
The chart below shows how Movelier's population has changed over many years:
Movelier's Economy: How People Work
In 2010, Movelier had an unemployment rate of 5.3%. This means a small percentage of people looking for jobs couldn't find them.
Many people in Movelier work in different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In 2008, 27 people worked in this area, with 8 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. There were 8 people working in this sector, with 6 businesses. Half of these jobs were in manufacturing, and half were in construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs, like shops, transport, hotels, and education. 40 people worked in this sector, with 11 businesses. Many of these jobs were in sales, transport, or education.
In 2000, more people from Movelier traveled to other towns for work than people who came into Movelier to work. Most people used a private car to get to work, while some used public transportation.
Religion in Movelier
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Movelier are Roman Catholic, making up about 68.7% of the population. Another 14.1% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches. There were also a few people who followed Islam. About 11.28% of the population said they didn't belong to any church, meaning they were agnostic or atheist.
Learning in Movelier: Education System
In Movelier, about 33.8% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. A smaller group, about 5.9%, has gone on to higher education, like university.
The school system in the Canton of Jura works like this:
- Kindergarten: Two years of optional kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of required secondary school, where 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 go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
In the 2009-2010 school year, no students were attending school directly in Movelier. However, students from Movelier did attend schools in other towns.
Images for kids
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The parish church in Movelier.
See also
In Spanish: Movelier para niños
